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KRPS Calendar of Event Info for the week of Tuesday April 28

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Fred SW Missouri events

The non-profit Historic Murphysburg Preservation in Joplin hosts the second annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt, a race to solve riddles, uncover clues, and explore the city's rich history. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026---rain or shine---in the west parking lot of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main Street.

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Molly Healy is the second performer at this year's Big Spring Concert Series in Neosho. Healy plays orchestral folk and cello. The performance is Thursday May 21 starting at 6:30. The concert is free to attend and hosted by the Neosho Arts Council.

Finally,

The Silver Sage Renaissance Festival is on the way in Joplin, taking place Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7th. This immersive, educational program creates an imaginative world that fosters curiosity, exploration, and ingenuity. It's taking place at Joplin Landreth Park. That's the Silver Sage Renaissance Festival in Joplin Starting Saturday June 6th.

Fred's SE Kansas events

Daymond John is a self-made entrepreneur, bestselling author, and investor on ABC’s business reality TV show, “Shark Tank,” will speak on May 8 at the Bicknell Center Family for the Arts as part of the ongoing Scott Speaker Series.

Also, 

The Treble Clef Club of Pittsburg, Kansas, is proud to present world-renown pianist, composer, and arrangerMark Hayes in concert Sunday, May 31, at 3:00 P.M. in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts

Finally,

Pittsburg Area Farmers’ Market will go from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday from April 18 to Oct. 31 at the Farmers’ Market Pavilion. At the Pittsburg Area Farmers’ Market, you’ll find fresh, locally-grown produce and farm-processed foods.

Raegan's events

May 1st and 2nd, motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to the annual A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas Bike Show and Rally at the Crawford County Fairgrounds. In addition to the show, there will also be live music and a cornhole tournament.

Also May 2nd is the Crawford County Historical Museum’s Cow Creek Wild West Town. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., see hands-on demonstrations, western skits and shows, trick roping and more.

And May 8th, entrepreneur Daymond John from Shark Tank will be speaking at Pitt State’s Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the PSU ticket office or online at pittstate.edu/tickets.

May 2nd, see how glass flowers are made at a Makerspace Live Demonstration at the Joplin Public Library. Attendees will also see basic glass-cutting techniques. That starts at 11:30 in the library’s community room.

May 5th, former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and others will be in Joplin for the 30th annual Charity Ride Across America. They’ll be at the Joplin 44 Petro at 2 p.m. Memorabilia will be available, and donations can be made to the children’s charity Victory Junction.

And starting May 7th, the Evans Carnival will be at the Northpark Mall in Joplin with rides, games and food. It will be open at 6 p.m. on weeknights and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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