ANNUAL EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE CASSVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
& ROARING RIVER STATE PARK; CASSVILLE, MISSOURI
2008

Opening Day Roaring River State Park – March 1
Coffee served by Chamber members  along the banks of the river until gun goes off.  Prizes for largest trout caught in three divisions.

Spring & Fall Sidewalk Sale
The first Friday & Saturday in April & September
Merchants around town have sidewalk sale.  Great bargains for everyone.

Earth Day - April 26
Roaring River State Park

Kids Fishing Day - May 17 & August 16
Held at Roaring River State Park.

Dogwood Car & Truck Festival - May 10
An informal competition and display of 200 vehicles of various types.  Awards include 25 classes, plus dignitary plaques.  Music, games, parade of contestants.  Location – Roaring River State Park.  Open to public, no admission fee.

Free Fishing Weekend - June
Held at Roaring River State Park.

Rotary Rodeo - June 20 & 21
Held at Bill Hailey Arena.

Demolition Derby - mid September
Call 417-847-2814 for more information.

Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) – October 10, 11 & 12 
Roaring River State Par 

The Show - October 23, 25 & 26
A music/variety show produced and staged entirely by local entertainers.  Three performances in the Cassville School Gymnasium.  Advance tickets available.  General admission seating.

Fall Festival/Chili Cook-Off - October 25
Chili Cook-Off and craft booths.  Various music is also performed.

Halloween Around The Square - October 31
Cassville’s downtown merchants treat area children to goodies from their places of business.  Great fun for kids and merchants alike.

Christmas Open House - second Saturday in November
Area Cassville Merchants kick off the Holiday Season with special sales.

Christmas Lighting In The City Park - November 19 thru December 31
Scenes and numerous smaller lighting displays along Flat Creek area of the City Park.

Cassville Christmas Parade - December 6
One of the areas only nighttime Christmas Parade.  Features beautifully lighted floats, marching bands, antique vehicles, and drill teams.  Santa brings up the rear in his larger than life sleigh.