Salute to America
July 3-4
Join us for one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state! This year the celebration will include activities beginning on Friday evening, July 3, with the parade at 6 p.m. and a concert on the Capitol Main Stage. Activities will take place throughout the day on Saturday, July 4, and will wrap up with another entertaining concert. The night wouldn't be complete without the Fireworks Sky Concert extravaganza featuring enormous 16" shells. With a full festival schedule, there will be plenty of fun-filled activities to entertain people of all ages. Whether it’s dancing to the sound of great music, enjoying some tasty cuisine or diving into the historic tradition of the Fourth of July, Jefferson City provides the experience through Salute to America. For more information contact Jill Snodgrass at (573) 761-0704 or (800) 514-0704 or info@salutetoamerica.org or visit www.salutetoamerica.org for a complete schedule of events.
Shakespeare in the Park
July 8-11
The Capital City Players present "Shakespeare in the Park." Now in its 18th year, Shakespeare in the Park offers local theatre goers a taste of Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor theatre setting. The play, "MacBeth," will be performed four times, the evenings of July 8-11, at Memorial Park. For more information go to www.capitalcityplayers.com.
Singin' in the Rain- "Stars Under the Stars" Outdoor Summer Movie Series
July 17
Enjoy your favorite movies on a giant inflatable screen under the stars and in the shadows of the Missouri State Capitol. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments (no alcoholic beverages permitted) and be entertained by these free family films shown on the south capitol lawn. Pre-show activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (573) 634-6482.
Missouri State Time Trial Championships
July 19
The best amateur and professional bicycle racers in the state of Missouri will compete on Highway 94 in an out and back race against the clock. The course is 12.5 miles and racers will begin at 1 minute intervals. The event is from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. and is free for spectators and $25 for participants, USA cycling license is required. For more information, contact Mike Weiss of Big Shark Bicycle at (314) 862-1188 or mike@bigshark.com. Information about the race will also be posted at www.bigshark.com.
Cruisin for MDA
July 25
Head to downtown Jefferson City from 5 to 9:30 p.m. the last Saturday of every month from March to September. Listen to the music supplied by COOL 97.5, grab some food sold by the Jefferson City Host Lions Club and look at the cars displayed on the streets. For more information call (573) 680-9458 or visit www.cruisininformda.com.
11th Annual Fall Bridal Spectacular
July 26
Brides to be...Central Missouri's Largest Exhibiting Bridal Show Just Got Bigger!!! Arcobasso Promotions & Special Events announces its 10th Annual Fall Bridal Spectacular. The event will take place at the Truman Hotel and Conference Center on Sunday, July 26, 2007 from 12-4 p.m. Vendors, including gift registry, photography, videographers, cake decorators, hair and makeup artists, florists and banquet halls, will be available from 12-4 p.m.; the fashion show will run from 4-5 p.m. Cost of admission is $5. For more information call Vicki Arcobasso at (573) 636-4094, e-mail arcobassopromotions1@embarqmail.com or visit www.CentralMissouriBridalAssociation.com.
Jefferson City Jaycee’s Cole County Fair
July 27- August 1
Join Cole County for a week of games, rides, crafts, food and entertainment, as they celebrate at the 2008 Cole County Fair. For more information call (573) 893-3950 or visit www.jeffcityjaycees.org.