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Upcoming Events in Rolla Missouri


March

16 Annual St. Pat's Parade - St. Pat's parade and knighting. 5K and Beer Run.

Address: Downtown , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-3577 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.visitrolla.com/
Fee: Free

April

6 Rolla Cruise-In - Second Saturday - Please join members of the Rolla Cruise In for their annual summer event which showcases many new and classic cars and motorcycles. Lighted cruise area, live music, concessions, give-aways, and 150 -200 registered classic cars. 5:00 pm

Address: Big Lots Parking Lot, 1001 S. Bishop , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-0865 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: committee@rollacruisin.com
Web: visitrolla.com
Fee: Free

May

11 Rolla Hero Day Cruise In - Second Saturday - Please join members of the Rolla Cruise In for their annual summer event which showcases many new and classic cars and motorcycles. Lighted cruise area, live music, concessions, give-aways, and 150 -200 registered classic cars. 10:00 am

Address: Veterans Memorial Park Southview Drive (Behind Caseys on Hwy 72) , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-0865 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: committee@rollacruisin.com
Web: visitrolla.com
Fee: Free

27 Memorial Day Services - An annual event honoring those who have given their lives for our safety and their country. A military honor ceremony, 10 am, Ozark Memorial Gardens. 11 am.

Address: Rolla Cemetery , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-3577 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

June

31 - 1 Route 66 Summerfest - This is a family oriented festival held in downtown Rolla. During the festival you and your family will enjoy classic cars, food, musical entertainment, children activities/games, craft vendors, and sporting events. This is a must see event for the whole family. 6:00 PM.

Address: Steelville Winery , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-341-2562 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: cse@fidmail.com
Web: www.route66summerfest.com
Fee: Free

1 Summerfest Car Show - Competition events, arts & crafts, car show, children's games, live entertainment all day and street dance in the evening.

Address: Downtown , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-3577 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: committee@rollacruisin.com
Web: route66summerfest.com
Fee: Free

8 Rolla Cruise-In - Second Saturday - Lighted cruise area, live music, concessions, give-aways, and 150 -200 registered classic cars. 6-9 pm.

Address: J.C. Penny parking lot, Hwy 63 S , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-0865 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: committee@rollacruisin.com
Web: www.rollacruisin.com
Fee: Free

July

28 - 1 Rolla Lions Club Carnival - The Annual Rolla Lions Club Carnival is the largest annual event in the Rolla area and takes place on 4 days including the 4th of July. This carnival takes place in the wonderful Lions Club Park and includes rides, games, car raffle, midway, food, fireworks and fun. Information about the carnival is available on the Rolla Lions Club website.

Wednesday through Saturday
Ticket booths open at 5:30
Food stands open at 6 p.m.
Rides start at 6:00 p.m.
Carnival games open at 7 p.m.
WRISTBANDS
 Save money on carnival rides with a wristband.
 For $25 ($20 during the matinee), carnival goers get a
wristband that lets them on any ride.
 Weds: 6:00 p.m. – close ($25)
 Sat: 12:00 – 4 p.m. (matinee) ($20)
6:00 p.m. – close ($25)
FIREWORKS
 Sit lakeside and enjoy a state-of-the-art fireworks display.
 The show will feature designer aerial effects and ground
displays using the latest technology in the fireworks industry.
 To get the full effect, be on the carnival grounds.
 Weds: 11 p.m.
 Fri: 11 p.m.

CAR TICKETS
 $1 each or 6 for $5.
 Drawing for 2014 Ruby Red Ford Mustang Convertible at
midnight Sat.

 Drawings for other prizes at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday
 Proceeds benefit Rolla Lions Club Park and service projects

Address: Lions Club Park, US Highway 63 South , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-4386 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: lions@rollalions.org
Web: www.rollalions.org/carnival/
Fee: Free

6 Rolla Cruise In - Please join members of the Rolla Cruise In for their annual summer event which showcases many new and classic cars and motorcycles. There will also be food available for purchase. 5:00 pm.

Address: Big Lots Parking Lot, 1001 S. Bishop , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-0865 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: pritchett@somo.org
Web: visitrolla.com
Fee: Free

August

1 - 3 Phelps County Fair - The Phelps County Fair is four fun-filled days for one low price, including: carnival; bull riding; demo derby; truck and tractor pulls; pageants; livestock events; Remember Our Fallen; karaoke; talent contest; frozen t-shirt contest; kids games; horse shoe pitching; musical entertainment; exhibits; vendors; 4-H and FFA area. There is a lot of food and drink available. It doesn't matter if you are a child or 100+ years old, there is something for everyone. The exhibit halls are full of agricultural products; baked and canned foods; handmade creations; flowers; and 4-H and scout projects. The livestock barns are a popular attraction with beef and dairy cattle; swine; sheep; goats; and rabbits. Rolla is located along historic Route 66.

Address: 12860 Highway 63 South , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-6364 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: phelpscofair@yahoo.com
Web: www.phelpscountyfair.com
Fee: Season pass $25 Daily passes wednesday $10 Thursday-Saturday $15

3 Demolition Derby-Phelps County Fairgrounds - A multi-class demo derby event with a top prize pay out of $1000. Watch from the grandstand seating as class after class of modified cars slam into each other with the hopes of gaining the most points. For those with more adventurous spirit, a pit pass is available at an additional fee to get up close to the action. Class rules and registration information is available on our website for those interested in participating. An exciting way to spend a Saturday night in Mid-Missouri.

Address: 12860 Highway 63 South Rolla, MO 65401 , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-6364 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: phelpscofair@yahoo.com
Web: www.phelpscountyfair.com
Fee: $10 ages 12+, $5 ages 6-10 and 65+, 5 and under free

10 Rolla Cruise-In - Please join members of the Rolla Cruise In for their annual summer event which showcases many new and classic cars and motorcycles. There will also be food available for purchase. 5:00 pm.

Address: Big Lots Parking Lot, 1001 S. Bishop , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-0865 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: committee@rollacruisin.com
Web: visitrolla.com
Fee: Free

September

7 Rolla Cruise-In - Second Saturday - Please join members of the Rolla Cruise In for their annual summer event which showcases many new and classic cars and motorcycles. Lighted cruise area, live music, concessions, give-aways, and 150 -200 registered classic cars. 5:00 pm.

Address: Big Lots Parking Lot, 1001 S. Bishop , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-0865 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: committee@rollacruisin.com
Web: visitrolla.com
Fee: Free

October

5 Rolla Annual Arts & Crafts Festival - The annual Arts & Crafts Festival will have artists and craft vendors from around the area on hand featuring original and handmade creations such as jewelry, furniture, clothing, home accessories, paintings and prints, pottery, and more!

For more information, contact Amy Luebbert at 573-364-1221.

Address: Downtown , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-1221 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: rollavc@rollachamber.org
Web: visitrolla.com

5 - 6MO0608039e031 - Rolla Ozark Festival of Quilts Quilt Show - The Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild is again meeting and preparing for their upcoming October Quilt Show. The show will be held at Rolla Middle School on Saturday from 9-5 and Sunday from 12-4.

This year's raffle quilt, "Imaginary Day" designed by Smith Street Designs, is a stunning appliqued medallion quilt in blue, green, and purple fabrics. The quilt is bed size measuring 94 X 95. Raffle tickets will be sold during the show and the winner will be drawn on Sunday, at the conclusion of the show. If you would like to purchase tickets outside of the show please contact a guild member, send a message to the Facebook page, or email pieceandplentyquiltguild@gmail.com.

If anyone is interested in joining the guild, they are now meeting at The First Baptist Church Ministry Center located on 10th and Cedar. Meetings are held at 6: 30p.m. the first Thursday of the month.

Learn more about the Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild @https://www.pieceandplenty.com or on Facebook @Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild.

Address: Rolla Middle School, 1111 Soest Rd. , Rolla, Missouri
Email: pieceandplentyquiltguild@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/PieceandPlentyQuiltGuild
Fee: $5.00

12 Rolla Cruise-In - Second Saturday - Please join members of the Rolla Cruise In for their annual summer event which showcases many new and classic cars and motorcycles. Lighted cruise area, live music, concessions, give-aways, and 150 -200 registered classic cars. 5:00 pm.

Address: Big Lots Parking Lot, 1001 S. Bishop , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-0865 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: committee@rollacruisin.com
Web: visitrolla.com
Fee: Free

November

2 Annual Rolla Bulldog Holiday Bazaar - CANCELLED for 2021. This is the premier event during the Rolla Holiday Open House weekend. Enjoy a day of shopping from a variety of vendors including holiday decor, hair bows, handmade jewelry, local honey, homemade jelly, scarves, and much more! Beautiful jewelry, purses, and boutique items available as well.

Wyman, Truman, Mark Twain, and Rolla Middle School PTOs joined together to host the annual Rolla Bulldog Holiday Bazaar! We have taken over the Rolla Junior Club Annual Holiday Bazaar, and have moved to the first weekend in November!

You may also purchase raffle tickets for $1 a piece or Book of 6 for $5. Enter to win a variety of prizes donated by local businesses! Everything from items donated from our vendors to trips, ball game tickets, etc.

Address: Rolla Middle School, 111 Soest Road , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-247-0041 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.facebook.com/RollaBulldogHolidayBazaar/
Fee: Free to shoppers, $50 for vendors $5 added if need electric

9 Holiday Marketplace Craft Expo & Bazaar - Enjoy all the vendors ranging from crafts & gifts. Baked Goods, product vendors, handcrafted jewelry and raffles. 9:00 am

FREE ADMISSION!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Sponsored by the Rolla Technical Institute SkillsUSA Student Chapter

Address: Rolla Middle School, 1111 Soest Road , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 573-364-3577 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: visitrolla.com
Fee: Free admission

9 Holiday Craft Bazaar - Newburg Childrens Museum - The Newburg Children's Musuem will be hosting their annual Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday from 9 AM until 3 PM at the Eugene Northern Community Hall in Rolla. Crafters and artisans from the community will be offering a wide array of gift and decorative items and services. There will be prize raffles, homemade food, and music. Proceeds benefit the Newburg Children's Museum of Natural History. For more information call Karen at 573-762-2029.

Address: 400 W 4th St , Rolla, Missouri
Ph: 572-762-2029 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: newburgchildrensmuseum@yahoo.com
Web: newburgchildrensmuseum.org
Fee: Free

December

30 Christmas Parade - Ph: 573-364-3577 (Always call and confirm events)

Attractions and Upcoming Events

'Blue Bonnet Special' 1501 Steam Locomotive and Coach

One of 30, 1500 series engines. Built in 1923 for Frisco Railroad. 4,500 gal. oil burning boiler, weight 350,000 lbs., deeded to city of Rolla 6/13/1955.

Rolla, MO Railroad History

Memoryville, U.S.A.

One of the largest antique & classic automobile restoration shops & museum in the U.S. where we currently have news commentator Paul Harvey's 1938

Rolla, MO Museums


Historical Phelps County Courthouse

Built prior to the Civil War, it was used both as a hospital and storage space for horses'

Rolla, MO Historic Courthouses

Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology

A historical display of the state's geological history. Also a display of bones, rocks and fossils.

Rolla, MO Museums

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