JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival

July 19, 2025 3:00 PM –10:00 PM

Connect2Culture’s JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival launched in 2021 to celebrate the incredible local and regional musical talent in our area. A vibrant one-day event, the festival is designed to be fun and engaging for the entire community.

In an effort to boost community involvement and excitement, most of the performing bands are selected by public vote, giving attendees a direct role in shaping the experience.

This year’s lineup features Project Six, Here, Now, and Dance Monkey Dance! as well as Sunset Circle, Blister Soul, and Dawson Hollow.

No outside food, drinks, chairs, or pets permitted.

Blanket seating is available on the lawn, and chairs will be available for the patio.

Mad Science Presents Color Our World through Science

July 18, 2025 1:30 PM –2:30 PM

With the help of prisms and the diffraction of the white light, rainbows will appear. Volunteers from the audience will be needed to help the Mad Scientists out with all the experiments that will go with ROYGBIV’s world.

63rd Anniversary Featuring Nitro CHAOS

July 18, 2025 to July 19, 2025

Celebrate Mo-Kan Dragway’s 63rd anniversary with Nitro Chaos. You’ll witness 30+ ground-pounding nitro-fueled monsters blast their way down Mo-Kan Dragway’s famed race track. Racers from around the country will be competing for a prestigious win at Mo-Kan Dragway’s annual anniversary even

Free Movie Screening: Audrey’s Children

July 18, 2025 6:00 PM –9:00 PM

Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States for a free movie night featuring Audrey’s Children (2025), the inspiring true story of Dr. Audrey Evans—trailblazing oncologist and co-founder of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Enjoy fresh popcorn, Coca-Cola, and McDonald’s cookies as you watch this powerful film which highlights how one woman’s courage sparked a global movement to support families with sick children. We’ll also share our own local founding story—and the difference one determined family made right here in our community.

RSVP at rmhjoplin.org/events/audreys-children/.

Shoal Creek Water Festival 2025

July 19, 2025

Dive into the action with cardboard boat races for adults and shoebox boat races for kids. Don’t miss the rubber duck race! The Missouri Department of Conservation will also be hosting a fishing derby. Enjoy food, entertainment, and a variety of family-friendly activities.

CARTHAGE

Concert in the Park by Carthage Council on the Arts

The band “No Apparent Reason” concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM CDT in Central Park, Carthage, MO. The event is hosted by the Carthage Council on the Arts. 

Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Kids should bring swimsuits for the slip-n-slide.
Bring games if you like. There’s plenty of room to spread out and still hear the music!