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Visiting Kansas City, Branson, Springfield & Western Missouri

Missouri’s western region is full of sports, arts and culture, and plenty of history – let the Show Me State show you a good time. From Cameron and Brookfield in the far northwest, to the spellbinding and busy Kansas City along the border – western Missouri is never lacking in excitement for travelers. Lebanon, southeast of KC, is home to the Lebanon I-44 Speedway – races start in April. Make a plan to visit the world’s largest flower box in Neosho, set deep in the southwest corner of Missouri. Make your way around the western part of the state and explore.

Whether on foot, or by car, venture out and explore Kansas City. Home to professional sports, and rich in early American and music history, KC is great for a multi-day stay, or just a quick stop on your way to nearby Independence. Spring and summer are great for sports fans – head to Kauffman Stadium, and watch as the Kansas City Royals slug their way through the American League Central. Soccer fans fear not – head to Arrowhead Stadium and watch as Sporting Kansas City takes on the rest of the MLS in search of another MLS Cup. Take advantage of fine spring weather with a stroll through the Kansas City Zoo, or head inside and tour the American Jazz Museum, or the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Deep in the southwest of Missouri, you’ll find Branson. A fun, and charming little city, Branson is home to the College of the Ozarks, and is intersected by Lake Taneycomo. Early in February, don’t miss out on a unique event: the Annual Professional Ice Carving Event, at the Titanic Museum. Guests watch as ice carvers create masterpieces on the spot. Be sure to catch the Branson Collector Car Auction, at the Branson Convention Center in downtown. Music fans are in for a real treat, as Andy Williams and Glen Campbell perform at the Moon River Theatre – don’t miss out.

From Branson, head north into Springfield – the Queen City of the Ozarks. Here, revel in the wonderful spring and summer weather with a zip around Fellows Lake, or tour the campus of Missouri State University. Spring visitors can catch the Missouri State Bears Men’s Basketball team take on the rest of the Missouri Valley Conference. In late March into early April, the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds hosts Horsefest – featuring hundreds of horse related exhibits, displays, riding demonstrations and contests. 

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Kansas City, Branson, Springfield & Western Missouri Events

Updated 01/11/2012

February 2012

February 23, 2012
Black Jackets

See the Black Jackets at O'Dowd's on the Country Club Plaza. Great dancing and music, enjoy drink specials daily. In Kansas City.

March 2012

March 7 - 10, 2012
2012 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship

The Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship returns to Kansas City for the eleventh time, more than any other city in the conference.

March 11, 2012
Conservatory Singers

At the Country Club Plaza Area in Kansas City.

March 17, 2012
38th Annual Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade

From a cheery little walk around the block of a downtown bar, this parade has turned into the largest one-day celebration in the city.

March 25, 2012
Debby Boone

Debby Boone A killer band backs Debby Boone's Rat Pack-inspired performance of swing classics. In Overland Park.

April 2012

April 7, 2012
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt

Enjoy a hot breakfast prepared by Chris Cakes and a meet-and-greet session with the Easter Bunny. In Kingsville.

April 21, 2012
Earth Day Celebration

Learn how to implement green gardening practices in your garden during Powell Gardens' Earth Day Celebration. In Kingsville.

May 2012

May 4 - 6, 2012
Brookside Art Annual

In its 27th year, this art fair draws more people from the entire region and ranks in the top 25 shows according to Art Source. In Kansas City.

May 2012

May 5, 2012
Antique Show & Hop

Professional archaeologists will inspect your treasures and tell you their approximate age and by whom they were crafted. In Sibley.

June 2012

June 1 - 30, 2012
Chips Off the Old Block

A fine colleciton of wood carvings. At the Bingham-Waggoner Estate in Independence.

June 9, 2012
Family Fun Day at National Frontier Trails Museum

Free wagon rides and refreshments await. Make a memory book to record your impressions just like pioneers. In Independence.

June 19 - 21 and July 24 -26, 2012
Disney's 101 Dalmations

Musical performance of Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita happily raise their Dalmatian puppies. At the Barn Players Community Theater in Mission.

July 2012

July 7, 2012
13th Annual Firecracker 100 Bike Ride

The event consists of 3 different routes, 40-mile, 62-mile and 100-mile, and begins at Forest Park. In Ottawa.

July 12 - 14, 2012
Richmond Free Fair

Join the fun at the 82nd Annual Richmond Free Fair. Hundreds of people visit this quaint town in southern Franklin County for fun and games.

July 14, 2012
25th Annual Bingham-Waggoner Antique & Craft Fair

Over 150 antique and original craft dealers from a four state area. A variety of food and live music throughout the day. In Independence.

July 20 - 23, 2012
Franklin County Fair and Rodeo

URA rodeo, exhibits, demolition derby, 4-H displays, carnival and livestock auction and more. In Ottawa.

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