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Upcoming Events in Bolivar Missouri


June

6 - 8 Polk County Junior Livestock Show and Youth Fair - County tradition beginning in 1946. Includes Super Farmer contest and pie judging contest, also live performances by local bands. New this year non-profits can provide a booth with service or items to raise money for their organization.

Address: Fairgounds, SW of RT. , Bolivar, Missouri
Ph: 417-326-4916 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com

July

4 Celebration of Freedom - Annual 4th of July Event begins with community picnic on the lawn of the SBU Campus 6:30pm with patriotic program followed by fireworks at nightfall.

Address: SBU Campus , Bolivar, Missouri
Ph: 417-326-4118 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com
Fee: Free.

15 Beat the Heat Run - Saturday morning closest to July 4 - Annual foot race that draws 300-400 areawide participants.

Ph: 417-326-4118 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com

August

16 National Night Out - First Tuesday - Annual. Picnic and swim.

Address: Municipal Swimming Pool , Bolivar, Missouri
Ph: 417-326-4118 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com

September

24 Polk County Picnic & Reunion - The Bolivar Chamber will hold their annual Live Auction during the Polk County Picnic and Reunion on Saturday on the Bolivar Square. The auction will begin at 10am and last until Noon. Please plan to attend and bid on many items and gift certificates to your favorite stores! A great start on Christmas shopping!

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Address: Bolivar Square , Bolivar, Missouri
Ph: 417-326-4118 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com

24 Polk Co. Museum Craft Fair - Art and craft show on the lawn of the Polk Co. Museum in conjunction with the Bolivar Days Picnic and car show.

Address: 201 W, Locust St. Bolivar, Mo. , Bolivar, Missouri
Ph: 417-253-2605 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldsorrel2011@hotmail.com

October

28 Annual Bolivar Chili CookOff - Begins at 8am and continues to 6pm. Proceeds to benefit area charities including Alpha House.

Address: Fullerton Park BallFields on Aldrich , Bolivar, Missouri
Ph: 417-326-4118 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com

December

16 Bolivar Chamber of Commerce Bowl - First Saturday - Teams from the Heart of America and Mid-South conference will compete. The game will be played at Plaster Stadium of SBU.

Ph: 417-326-4118 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com

30 Bolivar Christmas Parade - First Saturday in December, 2pm - Christmas Parade sponsored by the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce.

Address: Bolivar Square , Bolivar, Missouri
Ph: 417-326-4118 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com
Fee: Free.

1 Festival of Christmas - First Sunday Evening - The Festival of Christmas is a community worship service inaugurating the Christmas season. It is attended by overflowing crowds. Area churches and schools participate. An offering is taken to assist the needy in Polk County.

Address: Mabee Chapel at BSU , Bolivar, Missouri
Ph: 417-326-4118 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bolchamb@windstream.net
Web: www.bolivarchamber.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Dunnegan Memorial Park

Bolivar living is enhanced by three public parks, Dunnegan Memorial Park is on the north side of Bolivar. It is equipped with pavilions, rest rooms, picnic tables and playground equipment, plus, a small lake populated with ducks, geese, and peacocks.

Located at 6

Bolivar, MO Recreation

Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art

The Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art is the permanent home of the Dunnegan and Wainscott art collections. The wide range of individualistic styles and subjects makes the gallery an ideal place for an "on the spot"

Bolivar, MO Arts

Polk County Courthouse

The Polk County Courthouse, completed in 1907, dominates the square in the county seat of Bolivar. Both the county and the city were organized in 1835. The county covers 642 square miles and is home to about 27,000

Bolivar, MO Historic Courthouses

Golf Courses

Bolivar Country Club is a nine hole golf course, located along Highway 32 West, is open to the public for daily green fees or membership.

Silo Ridge Country Club is a semi-private course with over 6,800

Bolivar, MO Golf Courses

Simon Bolivar Statue

Bolivar, the county seat, was laid out by William Jamieson in 1835

Bolivar, MO Arts

Things to do near Bolivar, MO

Bristle Ridge Winery

Winery sits on a hill with a panoramic view of vineyards and countryside. Picnic on patio....

Harry S Truman State Park

Swimming, boating and fishing are featured in park, which is located on the tip of the peninsula jutting into Truman Lake. Ma...

Frank E. Peters Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...

Johnson County Historical Society

Tour the museum, one-room school house and old court house where the Trial of Old Drum took place....

Old Drum Memorial

The statue is a replica of Old Drum. On the front of the base is the "Eulogy to the Dog" as given by Senator George Vest....