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Missouri Liars Contest

Community Events,
Kids & Families

Missouri Liars Contest

A weekend of great storytelling in Joplin featuring a Friday night concert, Saturday morning workshop and children's storytelling program -then the MAIN EVENT: The Missouri Liars Contest! Original tall tales performed for live competition! This annual event is held in different locations each year and THIS year it is in Joplin! Don't miss out!

Joplin Ave Coffee Co

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM on Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Event Supported By

Mo-Tell Storytelling Inc

9038093899

motelljoyce@gmail.com

mo-tell.org

Artist Group Info

Sue Ann Godsey

sgodsey2@gmail.com

Joplin Ave Coffee Co

506 S. Joplin Ave

Joplin, Missouri 64804

http://joplinavenuecoffeecompany.com/