Community Events
Each year Dexter, MO has several key events that you won’t want to miss. Our community is very active and loves to come together for a good time, and we would love to have your family as our honored guests. If you like food and fun in a family-friendly atmosphere, these are some dates you will want to make plans to be in Dexter for.
Farmers Market
East Park | 998 Hwy 114
Every Thursday | 4 PM – PM
Grille it Up!
Friday, July 12th 5:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday, July 13th 8:00am-4:00pm
East Park, Dexter, MO
Dexter Parks and Recreation proudly brings you Grille it Up! A community event created for the whole family.
CAR SHOW
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTS
13-16 CO-ED MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
16+ CO-ED MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
COOK OFF CONTEST
Featured at Grille it Up are food vendors and various snack vendors. Throughout the day, there will be a range of event vendors set up around the park for your enjoyment. Bounce houses, local crafts, and much more are expected to fill the East Park. Grab a seat, a meal, and a drink and enjoy all the excitement this community event has to offer.
We hope that everyone will come out to support the event and that it will continue to grow each year.
Music for the Mind
The Camp | Lake Wappapello, MO
Fri. Aug 16 & Sat. Aug 17
Music and Camping Festical
Featuring: Drake White, Maggie Rose, Paul Mcdonald & The Mourning Doves, Brit Taylor, Adam Chaffins, Pryor Baird.
All proceeds benefit “Music for the Mind” to promote mental wellness in Southeast Missouri and help those in need.
Union Pacific Watch Party
Friday, September 13th | 9:30 AM
Welcome Center & Train Depot
24 W. South Main, Dexter MO
Join us for a watch party!
Stoddard County Fair Parade
Tuesday, September 17th – 5:30 PM
Downtown Dexter
Contact the Chamber to Register
573-624-7458
karlee@dexterchamber.com
Fall Fest
Saturday, October 12th
Downtown Dexter, MO – Stoddard Street
Fall fest is a great time to get out and enjoy the community each year. Local businesses and vendors will setting up their booths to celebrate the fall in our community. Expect to see food trucks, craft vendors and perhaps some swag from businesses around the community.
There is plenty for the kids to do with bounce houses, games, a petting zoo and even some activities with the local fire department. Bring the whole family this October 12th!
Halloween Happening
Thursday, October 31
Dexter East Park
This is a safe, community event for families to truck or treat, eat and play.
Businesses, clubs, churches, and organizations are invited to set up a booth for FREE. Spaces can be reserved in the office or online.
Downtown Dexter Tree Lighting
Sunday, November 10th
10 W. South Main Street
Come down and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, Christmas carols, pictures with Santa, and Reindeer!
Moonlight Madness
Friday, November 15th
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dexter Welcome Center/Train Depot
Mad Money Drawing is at 9:15 pm. You MUST be present to win!
Light it Up
December 6 – January 3
East Park, Dexter MO
Drive through East Park and enjoy the Christmas displays!
