Events

Some of our biggest events are listed below. For a complete calendar of events, check out our calendar.

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!