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Remembering Our Heritage …
where southern hospitality begins! Whether you are just passing through, enjoying a weekend getaway or a longer stay, you’ll find Sikeston, Missouri to be a treasure to remember!
Conveniently located on Interstate 55 and Interstate 57/US Highway 60, our community offers wonderful opportunities for recreation, family activities, dining, shopping, first class accommodations, historical and cultural events, and of course southern hospitality and historic charm!
We extend to you our warmest welcome andhope that you will come back again and again,remembering all that Sikeston has to offer!
Welcome to …
Many of these events are free to the public, while others may have a nominal admission charge. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information listed in this guide, all information is subject to change. Please call the phone numbers listed for complete details
prior to attending events. All phone numbers are area code 573 unless otherwise noted.
For additional information on events and attractions contact:
Sikeston Convention & Visitors Bureau573-471-6362 • www.visitsikeston.com
- Events to Remember -
Lunch with the Rodeo Clowns 380-3801Quilt Show • 471-3854
SeptembeRAnnual Jaycee Horsepower Festival Car Show • 472-3950American Legion CottonCarnival & parade • 471-9956
OCtObeRJudgement House • 471-1331Downtown Cotton Festival380-3801phobia Farm • 471-3879www.phobiafarm.comCotton Ramble bicycle Ride475-3725Kenny Rogers Charity Walk472-0397Jaycee Haunted Hayride472-3950Family Fun Day • 380-3801
NOvembeRAnnual bootheel Invitational Youth Soccer Classic471-2498veteran’s Day Celebration472-7525
DeCembeRDowntown merchants’ Holiday Open House • 380-3801Sikeston’s Christmas Gift Weekend & Santa at the Depot380-3801Christmas Home tours481-9967SemO Farm toy Show628-3643
Farm equipment Auctions 1st Mon of each month - 471-1060www.dewittauction.com
mARCHCivil War Re-enactment471-2566Kenny Rogers Center telethon472-0397www.kennyrogerscenter.org
ApRILeaster bunny brunch & easter egg Hunt • 380-3801Annual Redneck barbeque Contest • 471-2498Annual Sikeston in bloom380-3801
mAYYouth Fishing Derby472-3775memorial Day Remembrance Service • 472-7525Springfest • Late May or Early June - 471-2498
JuNeSikeston Farmers market 1st Sat in June until 1st frost 481-9967
JuLYAnnual “blues on the Green”472-6111www.bootheelgolf.comFishing, Fireworks, Flags,& Family Fun • 475-3725back to the 50’s Ice CreamSocial & Car Show • 380-3801
AuGuStRodeo 5K Run • 471-2498Annual Sikeston Jaycee bootheel Rodeo • 800-455-2855www.sikestonrodeo.comCowboy up! Arts Festival481-9967
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For more details visit www.visitsikeston.com(4) • Remember Sikeston for … History & Culture •
Historic Attractionsthe Sikeston Depot - 481-9967116 W. Malone - Housed in the city’s historically renovated train depot on one of the first rail lines constructed west of the Mississippi River, the depot features a historic museum recounting the most important aspect of the area’s culture; an art gallery in which local artists display their work; and a cultural center displaying traveling exhibits from national museums. Free admission.www.sikestondepot.org
Southeast missouri Agriculture museum - 471-3945Cty. Rd. 532 E. Sikeston - 6,000 plus pieces of antique farm equipment. Indoor display areas include main museum and five outer buildings of great historic interest, including two Missouri log cabins (circa 1880), one wooden railroad caboose, one relo-cated railroad depot, and a reconstructed 1920’s service station.
Sikeston public Library - 471-4140 • 121 E. North St.Features a collection of genealogy records focusing on southern Scott County, MO. Offers special programs throughout the year.www.sikeston.lib.mo.us
Historic Points of InterestCotton planting mural - 102 N. Kingshighway, DowntownCotton Country mural - Front & New Madrid St., Downtown
Sikeston timeline mural - 127 W. Center St., behindCraftmasters KidSMART. Sikeston is historically the northern-most city in America in which cotton is grown. The unique mu-rals in Sikeston’s Historic Downtown Business District portray the importance of agriculture and “King Cotton”.
he history of the Sikeston area is as rich as its soil. In fact, one of the most fascinating aspects of the heritage
of Sikeston is the story of the land upon which the community stands. As noted on the community monument in the historic district of downtown Sikeston.
“To know the story of this Missouri, look about you. Here from swamp and wilderness, stumps and clay,
our forefathers cut a home land” ---William Henry Hatch
When the first settlers came to the Sikeston region, they were welcomed by a wild and varied landscape. It was here that oceans and rivers once ran free, and cypress swamps, marshes and bayous covered the ground. Bottomland forests of oak, hickory, gum, cottonwood, and sycamore grew wild, and prairies stretched as far as the eye could see. The area, then known as the “Big Prairie”, was described as a “delightful spot inter-spersed with beautiful groves resembling small islands in a lake.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Little River Drainage District was formed to reclaim the land. An engineering feat, it is the largest drainage district in the nation, draining over 1.2 million acres of land. The drainage was accomplished from 1914 to 1928 through construction of over 950 miles of ditches and some 300 miles of levees. When the project was completed, more than one million cubic yards of earth had been displaced, a greater amount than was moved during the construction of the Panama Canal, and some of the nation’s richest farmland had been uncovered.
Today, seemingly endless fields of cotton, corn, wheat, soybeans and vegetables proclaim the richness of the legacy left by the rivers and swampland. These bountiful lands welcome visitors to the Sikeston area, where, amidst the nation’s most diverse agricultural re-gion, a modern-day community offers all the amenities travelers need and enjoy – restaurants, hotels, shopping, and service businesses.
Residents proudly preserve and share the region’s heritage with visitors, and we encourage you to explore that heritage with a visit to one of more of our historic sites.
TRemember Our Heritage …
American Legion park - Front St. & New Madrid St.Local historians say this park was the site of the original John Sikes’ (the city’s founder) home and store. During the Civil War, a band of outlaws, called guerillas, roamed the countryside making life miserable for area settlers. In 1864, the outlaws hanged him to an oak tree in front of the store. Mrs. Sikes, witnessing the incident and seeing that her husband was turning
blue in the face, took $100 hidden in a cotton sack on the porch and sent it to the gueril-las by a servant girl. Upon receiving the money, the gue-rillas cut Mr. Sikes down from the tree just in the nick of time. Today, American Legion Park is home of the city’s American Legion Monument.
the Civil War & the Conscription treeN. Kingshighway & Tanner St., Downtown SikestonOnly a small village during the Civil War, Sikeston’s position on the railroad and the King’s Highway gave it importance. Late in February 1862, Union Brigadier General John Pope marched into Sikeston, where the head of his column fell into a skirmish with 20 or more rebels headed by General Jeff Thompson – the legendary “Swamp Fox”. At one point, Thompson robbed a bank in Charleston, MO to pay his men and buy arms and sup-plies. Legend has it he hid part of his money under one of the giant oak trees that once stood on the corner of N. Kingshigh-way and Tanner St. During the war both Union and Confeder-ate forces recruited soldiers for their cause under this same tree.
the el Camino Real - U.S. Hwy. 61 – Kingshighway (Historic marker located at Kingshighway & Woodlawn Ave., Downtown Sikeston) Through history, Missouri and the Sikeston area has belonged to three nations: France, Spain, and the United States. In 1789, when the land was under Spanish rule, the King of Spain ordered the designation of an overland route to connect the cities of St. Louis and New Orleans. This route, superimposed over an old Indian and buffalo trail, was the most important north-south route in the Mississippi Valley. It was along this early frontier route, known as the El Camino Real or King’s Highway, that the City of Sikeston was founded in 1860. Now known as U.S. Highway 61, the route serves as
Remember the Sights …
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Remember the Sights …Sikeston’s Main Street and bisects the city, running parallel with the origi-nal route, Kingshighway. Kingshighway remains a major artery in the city of Sikeston. Here, you’ll find antique shops, cafés, and a number of Sikeston’s beautiful and historic homes, as well as the El Camino Real Historic maker, which identifies the city’s link to Spain. In 1939, the highway was the site of the Missouri Share-cropper Protest. Here and on U.S. Highway 60, nearly 1,000 sharecroppers – black and white – and their families gathered to protest the new farm policy, the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
the Columns - N. New Madrid St., DowntownThese six majestic pillars stand as a monument to the city’s religious heri-tage and the beautiful First Methodist Church, which was erected in 1879 and tragically destroyed by fire in 1968. This Church’s congregation represented the first Methodist church west of the Mississippi River.
Sikeston Community monument - Corner of Scott & North Streets, Downtown Sikeston. This historic monument proclaims the importance of earth and land in the area’s history.
Historic Homes & Architecture - Located throughout city. Fine examples can be seen in the N. Kingshighway area of Downtown Sikeston. To obtain a brochure, or for more information, call the CVB at 471-6362.
Harvey parks Air base & veterans parkOff Malone Ave. on Linn St. - intersection of Selma St. Anticipating WWII, General Hap Arnold planned Harvey Parks Air Base of Sikeston. Activated in 1940, the base served as a flight training school for pilots entering the U.S. Army Air Corps. One of only five Parks’ civil-ian air bases in the nation, the base is now the Sikeston Municipal Airport. The original gated entrance to Harvey Parks Air Base now serves as the entrance to the city’s Veterans Park.
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A brick walkway from the parking lot to a large monument in the center of the park is now inscribed with the names of veterans from the Sikeston area. Other park features include a 50 ton M60 battle tank and an F4 Phantom Jet fighter plane. The story of the base is told at the Sikeston Depot Museum.
malone park - Scott & North Streets, DowntownSikeston’s oldest park - established in 1906. Bandstand was built in 1912. Here, families gathered for concerts, picnics, and plays, which were common dur-ing the city’s early years. The cannon rests, facing north and south, guarded the city during the Civil War. Responding to an intensive WWII war effort, the cannons were placed in a scrap metal drive.
Geological FeaturesLittle River Drainage District / Sikeston RidgeAn engineering feat, it is the largest drainage district in the na-tion, draining over 1.2 million acres of land. The Sikeston Ridge is a geological feature left by the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811 and 1812. The ridge is best seen on Malone Ave. or W. Wakefield.
Visitor Attractions& RecreationFacil it iesFrom paintball to putting, “throwed rolls” to picnics in the park, there is always something to see and do in Sikeston!
Adventure & Action Attractionspaintball planet - 471-9197 Adventure awaits at Southeast Missouri’s largest “combat zone.” With four playing fields, a spectators’ arena, and pro shop, this facility offers great fun and competition. www.blodgettpaintball.com
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Remember the Activities …Sikeston Aviation - 471-9056 Offers airplane rides for a birds eye view of the region.
Cultural AttractionsSikeston Little theatre, Inc. Albritton mayer Center for the Arts - 481-0255State of the art facility for the performing arts.
Family EntertainmentJaycee bootheel Rodeo - 800-455-2855 Join us in August for this PRCA sanc-tioned rodeo. The largest in the state and one of the largest in the USA. Hosts nationally known country music nightly. www.sikestonrodeo.com
Annual Cotton Carnival - 471-9956 Join us in September when we celebrate the unique agricultural heritage of the region with a fun filled festival featuring art shows, historic exhibits, carnival rides, games, music & more!
beggs Family Farm & pumpkin patch 471-3879 - Opens every fall to the public. Events include: pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, glow in the dark mini-golf, barnyard express, farm animal displays, bee barn, pedal cars, and a gift shop with fall décor, fudge, and candles. www.beggsfamilyfarm.com
Lambert’s Café - 471-4261 The city’s number one tourist destination! Here, you can catch some fun (and rolls) at one of America’s
most entertaining restaurants. From the festive atmosphere and mule-ish décor to the flying food, this is a “you have to see-it-
to-believe-it” experience! Voted the “Number One Place to Pig Out” by the Food Network. www.throwedrolls.com
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSEmergencies .............................................. 911Highway Emergencies .........*55 (from your cell phone)
or (800) 525-5555Sikeston Police Dept. ....................... 471-6200Scott Co. Sheriff ............................... 472-3530MO State Hwy. Patrol ...................... 472-5200Road Conditions..................... (800) 222-6400Missouri Delta Medical Center ........ 471-1600
Local ServicesSikeston Municipal AirportJoliff Aviation ................................... 471-9056Enterprise Rent-A-Car ..................... 471-7300Ford Rent-A-Car .............................. 471-1255Sikeston City Cab ............................ 475-9800Jay’s Taxi Service ............................. 472-0564
Finding Your Way …
Visitor Information: (888) 309-6591(573) 471-6362 • Fax (573) 471-2499
Sikeston Convention& Visitors Bureau
For more details visit www.visitsikeston.com
malco trio Cinema - 471-8420 • All seats $5.00www.malco.com
Sikeston bowling Center & pro Shop - 471-243016-lane bowling alley, features one of the area’s largest game rooms, a pro shop, and a café.
SemO R/C Flyers Field - Hwy. H- North of Miner City HallRemote control aircraft flying field.
Golfbootheel Golf Club - 472-6111 1218 N. Ingram Rd. (18 holes, par 71) www.bootheelgolf.comSikeston Country Club 472-4225 • E. Malone Ave. (18 holes, par 72) www.sikestoncc.com
Parks/Recreation/SwimmingThirteen parks featuring playground equipment, sports facilities, picnic pavilions, and other amenities, more information on the parks listed below can be obtained from the Sikeston Parks & Recreation Department at 475-3725.
American Legion park - Between E. Front St. & Malone Ave.Armory park - Behind the National Guard Armory off of Main St.Central park - Northwest corner of Edmondson & Prairie St.Clayton park - Butler Ave. at Dempster & Carroll St. Dudley park - Off Applegate St.malone park - Scott St.mary Lou montgomery park - Illinois Ave.
North end park - Hawthorn DriveR. S. matthews park/C. p. Wing Lake - Colonel George Day Parkway at S. Ingram Rd.Roberta Rowe West end park -Alabama St. & Sunset Dr.Rotary park - North end of Industrial Dr.Sikeston Recreation Complex - N. Ingram Rd. veterans park - Linn St.vFW Stadium - Off Malone Ave. at Mitchell St.
YmCA - Fitness & Aquatics Center - 472-9622Opened in 2009. Includes fitness center, aquatics center with 6-lane pool: 15 foot high water slide, zero depth entry, underwater therapy bench, water bubblers and spray feature; a three-lane wide walking track; a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, and other court sports; a wee care nursery; locker rooms; sauna; and other facilities. www.ymcasemo.net
Racing Attractions Call for race schedules.
SemO Kart Race park - 471-4060
Sikeston Drag Strip - 471-9099 www.sikestondragstrip.net
Sikeston Race park - 620-6409 www.sikestonracepark.com
ShoppingSikeston offers a num-ber of fine shopping centers and specialty shops located through-out the city.
Enjoy a leisurely walk while you shop and sample the variety of businesses and ser-vices available in our Historic Downtown District. Located in the heart of the City of Sikeston, our downtown merchants offer everything from fine clothing to art, poetry to baked goods and even educational materials.
A visit to the Sikeston Factory Outlet Stores is a must forany shopping fan - www.sikestonoutlet.com. With more thana dozen stores, you are sure to find a bargain you can’t resist.
Speaking of bargains, check out the wares offered at the city’s numerous weekend flea markets and trade fairs, or scour the aisles of our fine antique shops for that one-of-a-kind collect-ible. You’ll find additional shopping opportunities around town including everything from large department stores to quaint specialty shops.
Remember the Fun …
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We know our merchants can meet your needs!
For more details visit www.visitsikeston.com
Applebee’s1260 South Main472-3111 applebees.com
Arby’s1203 South Main472-0969arbys.com
Burger King99 Matthews Lane472-0899bk.com
Burger King921 East Malone471-9242bk.com
Cheers Bar & Grill1212 Linn Street471-2006
Dairy Queen1101 South Main472-0206dairyqueen.com
Danny’s Place1102 Linn Street471-9984
Dexter Barbeque124 North Main 471-6676dexterbbq.com
Grillz2600 East Malone471-3211
Hardee’s1105 South Main471-1922hardees.com
Hog Heaven Bar & Grill1201 East Malone475-9876
Kentucky Fried Chicken924 South Main471-9646kfc.com
Kirby’s Sandwich ShopNorth Kingshighway471-1318
Lambert’s Café2305 East Malone471-4261throwedrolls.com
Papa Murphy’s Pizza331 North Main471-9992papamurphys.com
Bo’s Pit Bar-B-Que1609 East Malone471-9927
Buffalo Wild Wings231 North Main481-2993buffalowildwings.com
Country Boys Cookin’915 South Kingshighway472-2312
Cream Castle801 West Malone471-2714
Cronies Sports Bar & Grill1637 East Malone472-2242
Domino’s530 South Main471-2667dominos.com
Grecian Steak House531 Greer471-6877
IC’s Out Back2010 North Main471-7827
Jay’s Krispy Fried Chicken218 North Main471-8472
Jeremiah’s Fine Dining & Spirits102 (Rear) North Kingshighway472-4412
Long John Silvers Seafood/A&W1130 South Main471-8237longjohnsilvers.comawrestaurants.com
McDonald’s2605 East Malone481-1100mcdonalds.com
McDonald’s1301 South Main471-3111mcdonalds.com
Ruby Tuesday’s2612 East Malone472-2190rubytuesday.com
Pizza Hut1103 East Malone472-2778pizzahut.com
Pizza Inn1905 East Malone471-8590 pizzainn.com
Sonic Drive-In216 North Main472-3704sonicdrivein.com
Subway1405 East Malone472-1033subway.com
Wendy’s1701 East Malone472-3341wendys.com
Stan’s Wagon Wheel311 County Line Rd.471-2970
China Buffet1207 South Main472-9899
Hunan Seafood901 East Malone472-1800
El Bracero1103 South Main472-0616
El Tapatio 2113 East Malone 472-3888
El Torero213 North Main 481-2111
Taco John’s1205 East Malone471-3344tacojohns.com
Houchins’ Do-Nuts & Ice Cream903C South Main472-9415
Ray’s151 S Messmer St. Kelso, MO 264-1115raysofkelso.com
Hilltop Creations731 St. Hwy. ANew Hamburg, MO545-4349
Wine CountryRiver Ridge Winery / Fermentation Room Café County Rd. 321 Commerce, MO 264-3712riverridgewinery.com
Remember the Dining …
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Sonic Drive-In1320 South Main472-3446sonicdrivein.com
Subway1303 South Main(Inside Wal-Mart)472-3398subway.com
Vaughn’s Fish and Bar-B-Que Market105 North West471-1314
BG’s Fire Station / Vikings504 North Main471-9942
Peking901 S Kingshighway472-6190
Yang’s919 South Main472-3352
John’s Mexican Villa 211 Village Green Shopping Ctr.472-0802
La Ruleta1330 South Main471-7789
Taco Bell1165 South Main471-7500tacobell.com
Mancino’s420 North Main471-3306samuelmancinos.com
Susie’s Bake Shoppe& Restaurant 112 East Center471-8550
Schindler’s Tavern1029 St. Hwy. ANew Hamburg, MO545-3709
For more details visit www.visitsikeston.com
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For the traveler on the run, a number
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Remember the Hospitality …
best Western Coach House 63 $$ NB OP ALL YES Inn & Suites CB 220 South Interstate Dr.I-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62Telephone: (573) 471-9700Toll Free: (877) 471-9700bestwestern.com
Comfort Inn & Suites 64 $$ NB IP/ ALL YES109 Matthews Lane FB SPA I-55 Exit #67 and Hwy 62 Telephone: (573) 472-0197 Toll Free: (877) 424-6423choicehotels.com
Country Hearth Inn 40 $ NB J ALL YES100 Matthews Lane I-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62Telephone: (573) 472-4400Toll Free: (888) 294-6496
Days Inn 127 $$ NB NO ALL YES1330 South MainJunction of Hwys. 60 and 61Telephone: (573) 471-3930Toll Free: (800) DAYS-INN
Drury Inn & Suites 153 $$ NB IP ALL YES2608 East Malone OPI-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62 SPATelephone: (573) 472-2299 WHIRLToll Free: (800) 378-7946 POOL
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Holiday Inn express 55 $$ NB OP ALL YES120 South InterstateI-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62Telephone: (573) 481-9500Toll Free: (800) 465-4329holidayinnexpress.com
midtowner motel 32 $ NB NO MOST YES833 East Malone MAJORI-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62 NoTelephone: (573) 471-5267 Discover
pear tree Inn/thrifty Innby Drury 147 $ - $$ NB IP ALL YES2602 East Malone OPI-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62 WHIRLTelephone: (573) 471-4100 POOL
Toll Free: (800) 378-7946druryhotels.com
motel 6 45 $ NB NO ALL YES110 South Interstate DriveI-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62Telephone: (573) 471-7400motel6.com
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Super 8 63 $ NB NO ALL YES2609 East MaloneI-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62Telephone: (573) 471-7944Toll Free: (800) 800-8000super8.com
Rv CampingHinton park, Inc.2863 East MaloneI-55 Exit #67 and Hwy. 62 (2 Blks. East)Telephone (573) 471-1457Toll Free: (800) 327-1457Rates: $18-27Credit Cards: MC, VISA, DISCOVER
town & Country Camping & Storage1254 E. Hwy. 62I-55 Exit #65 or 67 and Hwy. 62Telephone (573) 472-1339Toll Free: (800) 771-1339Rates: $23-25Credit Cards: no
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Open year-round, amenities at this family-owned and operated camp include laundry facilities, full hook-ups, propane, tent sites, water, long level pull thru, 30-50 amp sites, showers and restrooms. Cable television and instant phone hook-ups available. Weekly and monthly rates. Shuttle service to Lambert’s Cafe.
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Open year-round, laundry facilities, showers and restrooms, full hook-ups, propane, ice, water, electric & sewer, cable television and Wi-Fi available. Weekly and monthly rates. Shuttle service to Lambert’s Cafe.
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For more details visit www.visitsikeston.com
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Other Area FestivalsApRILCharleston Dogwood Azalea Festival683-6509charlestonmo.netCape Girardeau Storytelling Festival335-3312capechamber.com
JuNeeast prairie Annual main Street party649-3057eastprairiemo.neteast prairie Sweetcorn Festival649-3057eastprairiemo.net
AuGuSt Chaffee German Days Annual Festival887-3558 or 887-8993chaffeechamber.com
Other Area Points of InterestGranny’s Antiques &Southeast missouri Agriculture museum471-9241visitsikeston.comHunter Dawson Historic Site, New madrid748-5340new-madrid.mo.usOld timer’s Antique mall, Dexter624-8288visitdexter.comAntique Centré, benton545-3553antiquecentremall.com
bootheel Youth museum, malden276-3600bootheelyouthmuseum.orgDiebold’s Apple Orchard, benton545-3571dieboldsorchard.commueller’s Farm market, bertrand683-6879muellersgreenhouses.commississippi County Historical Society Home, Charleston683-6740charlestonmo.netbig Oak tree State park649-3149mostateparks.com/bigoak.htmStars and Stripes museum, Bloomfield568-2055starsandstripesmuseumlibrary.org
SeptembeR benton Neighbor Days545-3558Oran Fall Festival
OCtObeR morley Fall Festival262-3636 or 934-0120beggs Fall Harvest Festival471-3879beggsfamilyfarm.com
DeCembeReast prairie Country Christmas Festival649-3057eastprairiemo.net
SIKeStON AReA FALL HARveSt tOuR - Three day/two night tour highlighting early fall harvest. Focus will be on row crops, vegetables and other specialty crops. Tour is designed to be an enlightening insight into agricul-tural diversity in southeast Missouri. Tour includes: Sikeston - Downtown Depot, Driving Tour of Sikeston, Lambert’s Café, Outlet Mall Shopping, Granny’s An-
tiques , Mid-Valley Irrigation, Blodgett - Begg’s Family Farm, Benton - Diebold’s Apple Orchard, Commerce - River Ridge Winery, Charleston - Lewis and Clark Memorial, Historical Society Home, Soybean Harvest, River Grain Terminal, east prairie - Big Oak Tree State Park, Caboose, & more!
A GLImpSe OF SpRING - Three-day/two night trip for flower lovers and garden enthusiasts. Learn tips from area garden-ing experts in a private seminar designed for your group, and visit beautiful area gardens for a first-hand glimpse of spring in the bootheel. Enjoy azaleas, tulips and dogwoods in their burst of color at the Charleston Dogwood/Azalea Festival. Tour includes: Sikeston
- Driving Tour of Sikeston, Downtown Depot, Garden Tour, Susie’s Bake Shoppe, Gardening Seminar, Shopping at Outlet Mall, Lambert’s Café, Charleston - Driving Tour of Charleston, Historical Society Home Tour, Plant Sale, Quilt Show, Lewis and Clark Memorial, & more!
AGRICuLtuRe IN tHe bOOtHeeL - Spring Planting TourThree day/two night tour highlights agriculture in the bootheel. Designed to give your group a close-up look at a variety of crops produced in the region. Row crops, vegetables and other specialty crops will be seen being planted, and a dinner/seminar will give special enlight-enment on agriculture relative to southeast Missouri.
Tour includes: Sikeston - Downtown Depot, Driving Tour of Sikeston, Agricultural Seminar, Outlet Shopping Mall, Granny’s Antiques, Lambert’s Café, Turnbo Vegetables, Mid-Valley Irrigation, Missouri Potato Company, East Prairie - GPS Demonstration by EDAT, Caboose, Wheat Field/Soybean Planting, Choate Farms, River Grain Terminal, Portageville - Delta Agri Center, New madrid - Rebecca Sharp’s, ADM or Rice Mill, Hunter Dawson Historic Site, New Madrid Museum, Higgerson School, & more!
Sikeston Area ToursThe Sikeston Convention & Visitors Bureau offers informative and exciting tours of the Sikeston area. Tours may be customized to fit your particular needs. Please contact Lynne Williams at 471-6362 for more information. Lynne will be happy help you create a customized itinerary specific to your interests!
