Fairs & Festivals

Springfest

The Springfest, a celebration of Spring, involves the schools and the entire community.  The first 3-day festival was held in 1987 and was dedicated to the memory of Dr. Paul C. Baker (1934-1986) a local physician and community leader who was instrumental in the origination of the Tulip Festival (original name).  The Springfest Committee schedules the activities of the festival and oversees the planting of tulip beds throughout the city.  A Springfest Queen is crowned, Maypoles are wound and community organizations provide a busy schedule of activities.  The festival is scheduled for weekend activities each year in the middle of April. 

Fall Heritage Days

To enjoy the wonderful rural setting of Owensville, the Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Heritage Days.  Many crafters line First Street to display their wares, as well as local organizations and churches provide food, kettle corn, cider and candies.  For more festival information, contact Vicki Edler at (573) 437-3230. 

Gasconade County Fair Parade

The parade is always held on Thursday evening at 5:30 PM, and the route is North on First Street to Memorial Park.  For entry information call Chris Gooch at (573) 437-4536.

Note:  As of January 31, 2006--All business vehicle entries will be required to submit a $10.00 entry fee.
Please make/mail your payment to :

Gasconade County Fair Parade
Chris Gooch, Chairman

801 Hillcrest Drive
Owensville, Missouri 65066

Gasconade County Fair

The last full week of July each year, Owensville hosts the largest county-wide event—The Gasconade County Fair.  The Fair Association is a non-profit organization, governed by a board.  All profits are used to make the succeeding Fair better each year.  Activities begin on Wednesday with entries of exhibits and livestock, carnival rides, food booths and the “Little Mr. & Miss. Gasconade County” contest and the “Miss Gasconade County Fair” contest.  For eligibility requirements for these contests, contact Stacey Misner, (573) 437-3203 or Shirley Lansford, (573) 437-2583.  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.  The Livestock/Ham Sale is held on Saturday beginning at 3:00PM.  Many local businesses and industries support the exhibitors.  For livestock questions: (573) 437-2837 or (573) 437-3751.  Also, each evening a stage show and musical entertainment is provided.  Tractor pulls and a Demolition Derby is also held during the 4-day fair.  

www.gasconadecountyfair.com
 

Gasconade County Fair Association Office: (573) 437-2559. 

President of Fair Board: Don Auferheide (573) 437-2806. 

Office Director: Rena Gerloff  (573) 437-3751