A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
The American Legion hosts a breakfast on the third Saturday of every month as a fundraiser. All you can eat and lots of options at a bargain price!
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
Country Gospel Music has it’s biggest event of the year July 16th, 17th & 18th as singers and musicians from all across America gather in West Plains, for the International Country Gospel Music Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Award Show. For three days and nights, Country Gospel Music artists will be performing their special brand of music to appreciative audiences at The Bridge Church, West Plains. This annual music convention brings together many of the genre’ s top artists for the occasion, with over 100 singers expected to perform.
The three day celebration begins Thursday July 16th, with daytime showcases beginning at 10:00 am, and continuing until 4:30 pm each day. The evening shows begin at 6:00 pm. The beautiful Gold Cross Awards Show is the highlight of the event. It is held on Saturday evening. I.C.G.M.A. Honors excellence in music in 26 categories, including the induction of artists into their prestigious Hall Of Fame.
The shows feature Country Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, and Southern Gospel music each evening. The talent lineup reads like a Who’s Who in Country Gospel. Performing this year will be Internationally known artists Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris, the legendary group White River, Chris Golden, James Payne, Jim Sheldon, host of the Music City Show, The Waymasters, Chuck Hancock, Joy Roberts, Wings of Love, Dan Duncan, Heather Van Deren, The Tiptons, Molly Corman, Chuck Hancock, Ava Kasich, Light of Grace,
Bill Baker, Victoria Steelman, Chuck Day, Melissa Evans, Terry and Debra Luna, and many many more. A number of new artists will be appearing, including artists from the rosters of two record companies from Nashville.
According to I.C.G.M.A. President Dan Duncan, the talent is terrific, and the entire event is free to the public. Those who attend will have opportunities to meet and visit with the artists at their individual booths.
The Bridge Church is located at 10105 south 63 highway, West Plains; just four miles south of Dairy Queen. For additional information you may contact I.C.G.M.A. president Dan Duncan at 417-372-1129.
More dates will be added as the flowers continue to bloom.
Hours: 6pm – After Sunset
Admission: $5 per person (cash and card)
You won’t want to miss the sunset at the flower field this year!
Grab your friend and camera and head to the McWilliams Pumpkin Patch in West Plains MO and snap a beautiful evening photo! We love to see your photos so tag us on facebook and instagram!
For those wondering about the zinnias… let’s just say it wasn’t their year 😞 The sunflowers have stolen the show. The zinnia field won’t be open for photos this year.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
Doors at 7 p.m. $10 donation suggested.
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Join us for a Sunday Funday featuring local favorites Harms Crossing for a rocking midday show (so we can all go home and go to bed early 😂)
Open at noon
Music starts at 3pm
Artist Fee $7
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
World Wars and the Ozarks is the topic for the fourth installment of “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” conversation series. Free to attend and open to the public, this event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) located inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains.
More about McCollom
This topic will be facilitated by MSU-WP Associate Professor Dr. Jason McCollom. In addition to teaching history on campus, Dr. McCollom is actively involved in preserving Ozarks history as a member of the steering committee for OHRC and directs the annual Ozarks Symposium, an annual gathering of scholars and community members dedicated to regional history. In 2015, Dr. McCollom was hired as an Assistant Professor of History, granted tenure in 2019 and then promoted to Associate Professor in 2020.
In 2025, McCollom received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. In May of this year, he received the 2026 Missouri State University Board of Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Affairs. Also, during the 2025-26 academic year, McCollom served as co-chair for the MSU-WP Strategic Planning Committee.
More about the Conversation Series
The conversations in this series will feature different eras of history that transformed America, and they will be facilitated by OHRC supporters and board members. Attendees will be invited to share stories and thoughts about how the Ozarks are part of the American tapestry. Tools and resources of the OHRC will be highlighted as components to preserve the cultural distinctions of the Ozarks.
The final topic planned in this conversation series is titled, “Modernity and the Ozarks” presented by Carol Silvey in August.
For more information about this event, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
Visit WP.MissouriState.edu/Ozarks for more information about OHRC news and upcoming events.
https://justinpayneandco.bandcamp.com/
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Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $7
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 4 p.m. until “dark thirty.”
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Jackson Martin & The Backroads is coming back to play at Shenanigans in our new location downtown. This talented rock group plays originals and covers hailing from SW Missouri. Incredibly talented group here you won’t want to miss!
Open at noon
Music starts at 8pm
Artist Fee $12
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Music at 3pm
Artist Fee $12
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Auditions for West Plains Playhouse’s Animal Farm directed by Jon Guilbert Jr. are coming July 27 and 28 at 6PM to the West Plains Civic Center! 🐖
Sign up here.
Ages 12 and up are welcome to sign up! Cast size is 6 to 12 any gender and expandable. If you are new to acting or the area, this will be a great opportunity to get onstage with West Plains’ theatre group. 👏
Rehearsals are August 3 – September 10 every Mon, Tues, and Thurs from 5:30PM – 9PM at the West Plains Civic Center. Tech Week rehearsals leading up to shows may run longer.
Performances are September 11 – 20 at the West Plains Civic Center.
“All Animals Are Created Equal, But…”
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Auditions for West Plains Playhouse’s Animal Farm directed by Jon Guilbert Jr. are coming July 27 and 28 at 6PM to the West Plains Civic Center! 🐖
Sign up here.
Ages 12 and up are welcome to sign up! Cast size is 6 to 12 any gender and expandable. If you are new to acting or the area, this will be a great opportunity to get onstage with West Plains’ theatre group. 👏
Rehearsals are August 3 – September 10 every Mon, Tues, and Thurs from 5:30PM – 9PM at the West Plains Civic Center. Tech Week rehearsals leading up to shows may run longer.
Performances are September 11 – 20 at the West Plains Civic Center.
“All Animals Are Created Equal, But…”
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686