Calendar of Events

This is our Schedule of Events to date. All events are subject to change or adjustment - but this will give you a better idea of all the great activities and festivities we have planned for you! And remember, all events are FREE unless otherwise noted!

JULY 2^nd to 9^th -

ALL EVENTS WILL BE PRECEDED BY:
• The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag
• The Pledge to the State of Missouri
• The National Anthem

SUNDAY JULY 2^nd -

• 1PM to 6PM - Mobile Tours - Leaving every hour from Shelter House @ The Expo Center starting @ 1PM - last tour @ 5PM
• 2PM - City of Maples Repertory Theatre Presents: Arsenic and Old Lace ~ Tickets, if available, $20
• 2PM - Events @ The Macon County Park Grandstands start and run sequentially as follows:
  
  • Look-A-Like Contest
  • Baby Show
  • Little Mr/Miss Macon Sesquicentennial King/Queen Contest
  • Presentation of Certificates for Historic Homes in Macon
  • Opening Ceremony
  • 7PM - Non-Denominational Church Service

MONDAY JULY 3^rd -

• 9PM to 1AM - Over 21 Street Dance w/Live Music - Sponsored by The Wooden Nickel Proceeds go to the Randy Johnson Memorial Organization

TUESDAY JULY 4^th -

• 11AM - Sesquicentennial 4^th of July Parade - Downtown
• 1PM to 4:30PM - Macon County Park Events & Activities:
• Events @ Expo Center:
  • 1PM - Donna Ross Presents: No Foot Stomping or Tobacco Spitting Allowed
  • 2PM - Donna Ross Presents: Secrets of Love & Beauty from the Victorian Garden
  • Bill Franke Autographs his Macon County Photo History Books
  • Artisan's & Crafter's Demos, Displays & Sales
• Events Throughout Park:
  • Local Talent Show @ Grandstand Stage
  • Artisan's & Crafter's Demos, Displays & Sales
  • Period Style Children's Games
  • Miniature Pony Rides & Photos
  • Kids Straw Scramble
  • FlyWheel Museum Barrel Ride & Tours
  • Food & Drinks Available
  • PLUS Much More!!
• 5PM to 5:30PM - Opening Ceremony & Reading of Proclamations ~ Feature Presentation: Leon Shears - Northeast Missouri’s Newest Singing Artist!
• DUSK - Fireworks Display @ Macon Park Grandstands

WEDNESDAY JULY 5^th -

• 9AM to 12PM - Tours of Lolli’s Sale Pavilion Museum & Exotic Animals
• 2PM - City of Maples Repertory Theatre Presents: My Favorite Year ~ Tickets, if available, $20
• 7:30PM - City of Maples Repertory Theatre Presents: My Favorite Year ~ Tickets, if available, $20

THURSDAY JULY 6^th -

• 7PM to 9PM - Swim Pool Party For Elementary Age Kids @ Macon Public Swimming Pool [Cancelled if raining]

FRIDAY JULY 7^th -

• Lolli’s Exotic Animal Auction
• 5:30PM - Burial of Time Capsule @ Macon City Office
• 7:30PM - City of Maples Repertory Theatre Presents: My Favorite Year ~ Tickets, if available, $20
• 8PM to 11PM - Street Dance For Ages 13 to 19 in Downtown Macon @ Corner of Rollins & Vine [If rain, moved to Elks Lodge]
• 10:30PM - City of Maples Repertory Theatre Presents: My Favorite Year ~ Tickets, if available, $20

SATURDAY JULY 8^th -

• Lolli’s Exotic Animal Auction
• 11AM to 5PM - Home Tours ~ Tickets $8
• 1PM to 5PM - Events @ The Blees Museum:
• Antique Quilt & Toy Show
• Pictures with Blees Buggy and Blees 'Cutouts'
• Walking Tours of Downtown Macon
• Bill Franke Autographs Macon CO Photo History Books
• 1PM to 6PM - Art Show @ Elks Lodge
• 2PM - City of Maples Repertory Theatre Presents: Arsenic and Old Lace ~ Tickets, if available, $20
• 3PM to 6PM - Historic Postal Cancellation @ Courthouse Lawn
• 5PM to 5:30PM - Auction of Painting of the Macon Courthouse
• 5:45PM - Opening Ceremony
• 6PM - Cake & Ice Cream Served @ Courthouse Lawn
• 7:30PM - City of Maples Repertory Theatre Presents: My Favorite Year ~ Tickets, if available, $20
• 8PM - Team Sorting Sponsored by The Macon Saddle Club, Macon County Park

SUNDAY JULY 9^th -

• Trap Shoot @ The 63 Gun Club