July 2010
Salute to America
July 3-4
Join us for one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state! This year the celebration will include activities beginning on July 3. Activities will take place throughout the day on July 4, and will wrap up with an entertaining concert. The night wouldn’t be complete without the Fireworks Sky Concert extravaganza featuring enormous 16″ shells. With a full festival schedule, there will be plenty of fun-filled activities to entertain people of all ages. Whether it’s dancing to the sound of great music, enjoying some tasty cuisine or diving into the historic tradition of the Fourth of July, Jefferson City provides the experience through Salute to America. For more information contact Jill Snodgrass at (573) 761-0704 or (800) 514-0704 or info@salutetoamerica.org or visit www.salutetoamerica.org for a complete schedule of events. Click here for special hotel rates for this event.
Shakespeare in the Park
July 7-10
The Capital City Players present “Shakespeare in the Park.” Now in its 18th year, Shakespeare in the Park offers local theatre goers a taste of Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor theatre setting. The play will be performed four times, the evenings of July 7-10, at Memorial Park. For more information go to www.capitalcityplayers.com.
Wizard of Oz- “Stars Under the Stars” Outdoor Summer Movie Series
July 16
Enjoy your favorite movies on a giant inflatable screen under the stars and in the shadows of the Missouri State Capitol. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments (no alcoholic beverages permitted) and be entertained by these free family films shown on the south capitol lawn. Pre-show activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (573) 634-6482.
13th Annual Fall Bridal Spectacular
July 26
Brides to be…Central Missouri’s Largest Exhibiting Bridal Show Just Got Bigger!!! Arcobasso Promotions & Special Events announces its 13th Annual Fall Bridal Spectacular. The event will take place at the Truman Hotel and Conference Center on July 25, 20095. Vendors, including gift registry, photography, videographers, cake decorators, hair and makeup artists, florists and banquet halls, will be available from 12-4 p.m.; the fashion show will run from 4-5 p.m. Cost of admission is $5. For more information call Vicki Arcobasso at (573) 636-4094, e-mail arcobassopromotions1@embarqmail.com or visit www.CentralMissouriBridalAssociation.com.
Jefferson City Jaycee’s Cole County Fair
July 26- July 31
Join Cole County for a week of games, rides, crafts, food and entertainment, as they celebrate at the 2010 Cole County Fair. For more information call (573) 893-3950 or visit www.jeffcityjaycees.org.
Missouri River 340
July 27-30
Missouri River 340 is a 340 mile non-stop canoe and kayak race spanning the width of the state of Missouri from Kansas City to St. Charles. It is the world’s longest non-stop canoe and kayak race. The race starts on July 27 and ends on July 30 and is an endurance race across the state of Missouri. There will be five categories: men’s solo, women’s solo, men’s tandem, women’s tandem and mixed tandem. Participants are allowed exactly 100 hours to complete statewide long course. For more information e-mail scott@rivermiles.com or visit www.rivermiles.com.
