This week’s MAIN EVENT offers two opportunities to view early fireworks shows, as well as updates on Rock the Country.
Rock the Country kicks off Friday and Saturday at Brick’s Offroad Park. Both days will offer music from a variety of artists. The theme Friday will be “duck calls and overalls,” and Saturday, “party in the USA.”
Camping starts Thursday. Jason Aldean will perform Friday and Kid Rock on Saturday. Camping wraps up Sunday.
Tickets rang from $237-$389, with additional fees for parking and camping.
For those looking for something more budget-friendly, free events will be offered at Wappapello Lake and Poplar Bluff.
Visitors can enjoy a movie in the park Friday at the Spillway Recreation Area and fireworks Saturday will be visible across Wappapello Lake. Both events begin at dusk.
First Church of God of Poplar Bluff invites everyone to its Independence Day celebration starting at 4 p.m. Sunday. The day will include activities, food and live music. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
Other upcoming events include:
— 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 Brick’s Off Road Park
— Cruise In/events Wappapello Lake, 9 a.m.-noon June 29 WHERE Redman Creek Recreation Area WHAT Food vendors, activities and more will be onsite.
— Fireworks at the Lake, at dusk on June 29. WHERE 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.
JULY
— 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.
— 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.
— Downtown Cruise In, 5-9 p.m. July 12 WHERE Vine Street WHAT The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation hosts monthly cruise ins through October.
— 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.
— Silver Screen Sunday, 2 p.m. July 14. WHERE The Rodgers Theatre COST Free WHAT Downtown’s historic theater will show “A Face in the Crowd,” a locally-filmed movie featuring area high school bands as extras.
— Opry at the Rodgers, 7 p.m. July 27 (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) WHERE The Rodgers Theatre COST $10 per ticket. WHAT The Moonpie Band will headlines this annual country concert.