Hard to believe it, but the last weekend of June is here! That means plenty of 4th of July celebrations are happening early. On top of festive celebrations, art shows and live music are on the line-up for weekend events.
The 30th Annual Have-A-Blast Patriotic Celebration will be held at J.R. Martin Park in Republic.
The fun begins at 6 p.m., Fireworks are set to begin at 10:30 p.m. Expect pyro-musical displays, food trucks, a kid’s zone and live music.
Willard’s Freedom Fest will be this Saturday. The Parade starts at noon at the Willard Middle School and will kick-off the start of Freedom Fest. Come participate in the Uncle Sam imposter contest. Fireworks will shoot off at dark.
Rogersville City Park will host their annual 4th of July celebration. The event begins at 3 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m.
The park will be packed with food trucks, live music, inflatables and fireworks at dusk.
Every Saturday from May to September, Live from Downtown is taking place on Park Central Square. Each week is free concert on the square. June 27th will feature Chemical Sun. The show begins at 7pm.
You still have time to celebrate the Mother Road with Two Voice, One Road: A Route 66 Centennial Exhibition by Randy Bacon and Heidi Herrman. The art gallery is an tribute to America’s most iconic highway. The story is told through the eyes of husband-and-wife artists. C-Art Gallery 208+212 East Commercial Street Springfield, Missouri 65803
The White Hart Renaissance Faire is celebrating 20 years of immersive magic. The Faire features over 100 vendors, live performances across multiple stages, along with family-friendly events. Costumes are encouraged. This is the third and final weekend of the festival. Hart’s Grove – 5651 State Highway F, Hartville, MO 65667.
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, College of the Ozarks will be hosting its annual Honor America celebration on Saturday, June 27. The event is a free, family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, food vendors and children’s activities. The firework and drone show is scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m.
