Kirksville Events

7-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 23
Downtown Kirksville
A free concert on the courthouse lawn. The featured artist is Deadwood, a county/rock band.

Royal Oaks Sunrise Trail Race
6:30-11 a.m.
Aug. 24

Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 24
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.

Community Roots Festival
4-11 p.m.
Aug. 24
Take Root Café
A free festival celebrating local foods, sustainability, music and community.

Extreme Weather Film Series: “Ice on Fire”
7-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 29
Take Root Café

Summer on the Square
7-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 30
Downtown Kirksville
A free concert on the courthouse lawn. The featured artist is Truman Steel.

Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 31
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.

First Friday Reception
5-6:30 p.m.
Sept. 6
Gallery 104, 104 N. Franklin St.
The Gallery features one or more artists by exhibiting their work in a large window display. In addition, a public reception to meet Gallery artists and mingle with other art lovers takes place in late afternoon on the first Friday of the month.

Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 7
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.

Dancing Rabbit Open House
1 p.m.
Sept. 7
1 Dancing Rabbit Lane, Rutledge, Mo.
Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, a communal village, is committed to demonstrating ecological sustainability. This includes renewable energy, no petroleum, all buildings are renewable and/or sustainable, all gardening and agriculture is organic, composting of waste materials. Lunch, snacks and supper is available for purchase at the Milkweed Mercantile. Tours begin every half hour between 1-3 p.m.

New Student Welcome
5-7 p.m.
Sept. 8
Downtown Kirksville
Businesses, churches and organizations will have tables set up on the courthouse lawn offering coupons, product samples and more. There will be free food for students presenting a Truman ID. For more information, call 660.665.3766.

Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 14
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.

North Star BBQ Competition
4-9 p.m.
Sept. 14
Downtown Kirksville

Toast to Art
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 19
Gallery 104, 104 N. Franklin St.
A wine and paint party taking place every third Thursday and featuring a new artist each month. Cost is $40.

Midwest Antique Fest and Flea Market
Sept. 20-21
NEMO Fairgrounds
midwestantiquefest.com

Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 21
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.

Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 21
Downtown Kirksville
The 45th annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival is a juried event featuring regional artisans displaying and selling pottery, jewelry, painting, metals works, sewing and crafts. Also featuring music, dancing and food vendors.

Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 28
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.