Contests and Games
Corn Hole Tournaments
July 3rd Blind-Draw Tournament:
This is a blind draw, double elimination tournament and the cost is $20 a person with an 50% payout. The other 50% goes back to the 4th of July fund for next year. There will be cash prizes awarded to the top three teams. This is a no bust tournament and you are welcome to bring your own bags.
July 4th Partner Tournament
This is a bring your own partner style tournament. The cost is $20 per person, with an 80% payout. The other 20% goes back to the 4th of July fund for next year. There will be cash prizes awarded to the top three teams. This is a double elimination, no bust tournament and you are welcome to bring your own bags.
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Contact Randall McCarty at 660-216-5774 or Bethany McCarty at 573-822-4241 for more information.
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Bingo
The Bingo Stand is open on the evening of July 3rd and on July 4th throughout the afternoon and evening. Various bingo games are played including traditional bingo and blackout bingo. Bingo winners receive half of the proceeds from each game. The other half goes back to the 4th of July fund for next year.
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Tractor Show, Tractor Games, and Hit and Miss Engines
The Tractor Show is on the west side of the square. All antique tractors are welcome. We encourage all tractors to join the parade. There will be prizes given away for best of show and first, second, and third place.
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There is a Poker Run on the day of the July 4th. Drive your tractors though the beautiful countryside to various stops. At each stop, you will collect a playing card. After five stops, return to the west side of the square and reveal your poker hand. The best poker hand receives a prize.
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Join the fun and participate in the Petal Tractor Pull. This event has an adult and children division. For these tractors, you provide the power. See who can pedal the furthest as the weight you pull increases. Prizes will awarded.
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Hit and Miss Engines are also on display on the west side of the square.
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Contact Leon McCarty 660-342-2362 or
Roy Hamlin at 660-216-9239.
Photo courtesy of Edina Sentinel
Car Show
There will be a car show on July 4th, on the south side of the square. There is $20 entry fee, and registration starts at 9 am. We encourage participants to join the parade! Judging will take place after the parade with trophies awarded at 1 pm. ​
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Please contact Jo Kincaid at 660-730-8228 for more information.
Baby Contest
Each year we host a baby contest on July 4th at 6 pm with multiple categories. There are boys and girls divisions with several age ranges. The ranges are: 0-6 months; 7-12 months; 13-18 months; and 19-24 months. Pre-register for the baby contest at 5 pm on July 4th.
