Join the fun at Wappapello in this week’s MAIN EVENT.
The Wappapello Corps of Engineers will host their annual Ranger Willie’s Wet and Wild Water Fest on Saturday.
Activities will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Redman Creek Recreation Area.
Families can join in inner tube races, the water balloon volley, sand sculpture and sand castle contests and more.
Fees for swimming will be waived for the day. Vendors and local businesses will also be on site.
Westwood Baptist Church is offering a free Christian music concert at 7 p.m. Friday. Two-time Grammy nominated artist Joseph Habedank is scheduled to perform at the church at 7 p.m. Love offerings will be taken.
Upcoming events include:
— Joseph Habedank in concert, 7 p.m. June 21 WHERE Westwood Baptist Church COST Free, love offerings will be taken. The two-time Grammy nominated Christian music artist will perform.
— Ranger Willie’s Wet and Wild Water Fest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 22 WHERE Redman Creek Recreation Area, Wappapello Lake WHAT Includes vendors and family activities, including a cardboard boat race. For information, contact the Project Office at 573- 222-8562.
— Movie in the park, at dusk on June 28. WHERE Spillway Recreation Area, Wappapello Lake COST Free WHAT For information, contact the Project Office at 573- 222-8562.
— Jason Aldean in concert, 7:30-11 p.m. June 28 WHERE Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park
— Cub Scout Twilight Camp - Jurassic Jungle, 5:30 p.m. July 1 WHERE Hendrickson Park WHAT Open to boys and girls ages 6-11, both those who are scouts and those who aren’t. Activities will include crafts, games and archery. For more information contact Camp Director Jennifer Graves 573-707-2655.
— Movie in the park, at dusk on July 1. WHERE Spillway Recreation Area, Wappapello Lake COST Free WHAT For information, contact the Project Office at 573- 222-8562.
— Independence Day celebration, 4 p.m. June 30 WHERE First Church of God Poplar Bluff, 3482 S. Westwood Blvd. WHAT The public is invited to join in an Independence Day celebration, including pickleball, cornhole tournament, horseshoes, bounce houses, free food and more. Live music will start at 5 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
— Fireworks at the Lake, at dusk on July 2. WHERE Wappapello Lake COST Free WHAT For information, contact the Project Office at 573-222-8562.
— Daily American Republic’s Independence Day Parade, 9 a.m. July 4 WHERE Leaves from the Whiteley Park area and travels along Ditch Road to Downtown Poplar Bluff. WHAT More than 100 vehicles and floats participated in the 2023 parade and more are expected this year.
— Poplar Bluff fireworks display, dusk July 4 WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff WHAT Sponsored by Briggs & Stratton, the fireworks will begin at dusk.
— Evening with the Hoggs, 7 p.m. July 6 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST $10 WHAT James Linden Hogg, a musician and songwriter with local ties, will perform.
— Hometown Throwdown Tractor and Truck Pull, 7 p.m. July 6 WHERE Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park COST $15, children 5 and under free WHAT Hosted by the Butler County Fair Board, this event will include multiple categories, including super stock and light mixed tractors, pro-stock diesel trucks and a local truck class.
— Ladies Day Out, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11 WHERE First Church of God, Poplar Bluff COST Free WHAT Hosted by John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, this event will include a keynote speaker, lunch and breakout sessions.
— Get Ready, SWIM, 7-9 p.m. July 12 WHERE Black River Coliseum Aquatic and Fitness Center COST $8 WHAT Hosted by Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland, this is open to girls of all ages.
— Opry at the Rodgers, 7 p.m. July 27 WHERE Rodgers Theatre WHAT The Moonpie Band will perform.