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Free to the public for viewing during hours that civic center is open, typically 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m. From organizers: West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host an exhibition of works by area artists in the Gallery at the Center, West Plains Civic Center from March 30 through May 4, 2024. The Gallery, on

From organizers: An officially sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society BBQ Festival will be taking place this year in West Plains. On Friday there will be a Chicken Wing Cooking Contest, and a Hot Wing Eating Contest. On Saturday, the main event kicks off and will include food trucks, vendors, a cornhole tournament, and more. Live

From organizers: Craft brewers, distributors, and area restaurants will highlight the annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the Arena and Exhibit Hall at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors will open promptly at 5:30. Tasting glasses, sponsored by Southern Bank, will be available to the first

From organizers: Come help us kick off the new year by showing us your musician cred!!! Sesh starts on January 5 at 6 and ends at 9. We are once again in collaboration with our buds at The Yellow House to make this happen, come out with your gear and show us what you got!!!

From organizers: Welcome Kimberly Ruthanne back to Wages Brewing! Formerly with Seven Hollows, Kimberly is now out performing on her own with her wonderful voice performing originals and more with an indie folk songwriter vibe. Mellow and intriguing, we’re excited to have her perform the second-to-last show of 2023! Show at 7pm, no cover charge.