Community Calendar

We are open every Saturday, all year around! Come shop the largest selection of freshly picked and locally grown fruits and veggies in the area. Our farmers grow winter veggies in hoop houses and greenhouses. Support your local Farmers!!

"A party for children to decorate their bicycles, tricycles, strollers and other means of transportation in an Independence Day theme will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at The Well UMC church, 601 W. Well St. For the Carl Junction, Missouri 4th of July parade.

Carver Day will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This year commemorates the 83rd anniversary of George Washington Carver’s passing and the subsequent establishment of the National Park on July 14, 1943, the first one to honor an African American.

Guest speakers include Peter Duncan Burchard, Carver scholar and author of "George Washington Carver, A Great Soul." Sandra Knauf is a nature writer, author and publisher. Knauf’s presentation is entitled, "The Gospel of Regeneration: George Washington Carver’s Legacy in Soil, Society and Soul."

Music is a huge part of the Carver Day fun. Musical performers this year include Arlecia Elkamil & band. Arlecia is a multi-instrumentalist and singer. Kufara Marimba Band, a Zimbabwean- style ensemble, will perform and local church choirs are also invited. Gospel singing group Sensational Wonders return to the music tent.

Paxton Williams will perform his legendary role as George Washington Carver in his original one person show "Listening to the Still Small Voice."

Carver Day is also a time for kids to explore the park and connect to the child who was born here over 150 years ago. There will be guided tours, Junior Ranger activities, and more. Local area education resource exhibitors will also share information. The Diamond Lions Club will provide food concessions as well.

The event is free of charge.

For 18 years we offer Free, Family friendly, date night fun, walkability, on street parking, 6 or more inside venues monthly with receptions and artists to greet you! Live solo musicians at 3 venues.

We are open every Saturday, all year around! Come shop the largest selection of freshly picked and locally grown fruits and veggies in the area. Our farmers grow winter veggies in hoop houses and greenhouses. Support your local Farmers!!

For 18 years we offer Free, Family friendly, date night fun, walkability, on street parking, 6 or more inside venues monthly with receptions and artists to greet you! Live solo musicians at 3 venues.

We are open every Saturday, all year around! Come shop the largest selection of freshly picked and locally grown fruits and veggies in the area. Our farmers grow winter veggies in hoop houses and greenhouses. Support your local Farmers!!

Robert Peterson and The Crusade have officially announced their first live concert performance, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM at the Hughes Brothers Theatre in Branson, Missouri. The highly anticipated event will showcase the band's powerful blend of melodic Christian rock, soaring guitar tones, and classic arena-rock influence in the heart of Branson's entertainment district. 
The announcement comes as momentum continues building around the band's debut album, Change Coming On, and the breakout success of their song "Sometime," which debuted at #2 on the independent Christian Radio Chart Weekly Top 20.

Robert Peterson and The Crusade have officially announced their first live concert performance, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM at the Hughes Brothers Theatre in Branson, Missouri. The highly anticipated event will showcase the band's powerful blend of melodic Christian rock, soaring guitar tones, and classic arena-rock influence in the heart of Branson's entertainment district. 
The announcement comes as momentum continues building around the band's debut album, Change Coming On, and the breakout success of their song "Sometime," which debuted at #2 on the independent Christian Radio Chart Weekly Top 20.

We are open every Saturday, all year around! Come shop the largest selection of freshly picked and locally grown fruits and veggies in the area. Our farmers grow winter veggies in hoop houses and greenhouses. Support your local Farmers!!