Battle of Sand Ridge
Dozens of Civil War Reenactors will play out the Battle of Sand Ridge which took place in Sikeston. On Saturday, there will be a Downtown raid reenacting the Battle of Lawerence, Kansas.
Easter Bunny Egg Hunt
Come down to Malone Park to hang out with the famous Bunny. Enjoy a treat and let the kids hunt for eggs around the historic Band Stand and get a picture taken.
Sikeston in Bloom & 'Back Room' Sale at the Depot
Get ready for Spring in Downtown Sikeston by stopping by American
Legion Square and picking up your spring flowers and plants. Plenty of food and craft vendors will be there to ensure a good time.
Looking for a few old treasures?
Head across the street to the Depot Museum for their third annual Back Room Sale.
Farmers' Market
There’s nothing better than fresh fruits, vegetables and other homemade goodies, every Saturday morning (weather permitting) from 8:00am to 12:00pm in American Legion Square.
Ice Cream Social & Car Show
Dozens of beautiful vehicles from all eras will be on display at Malone Park for Downtown Sikeston's Car Show. And if seeing these gleaming beauties weren't enough, there's free Ice Cream too!
Cowboy Up! Arts Festival & Lunch with the Rodeo Clowns
The Depot Museum will host the Cowboy Up! Arts festival on Friday and Saturday with many food, craft and art vendors in American Legion Square.
Join HMDG on Saturday during the Festival to have lunch with the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Clowns.
Downtown Sikeston Trivia Night
Join HMDG for a night of trivia with special categories, prizes, and more fun than than you could ever squeeze into your head!
Cotton Ramble Bike Tour & Fall Family Fun Day
Hop on the trusty old ten-speed and get a tour of Scott County's cotton fields. Three different courses will be available with different distances. The trail leaves from the Depot parking lot. (More information to come later)
Food and craft vendors will be present in American Legion Square for a Fall Festival that day also.
Downtown Merchants Holiday Open House
Delight in a luminary-filled Downtown Sikeston, take a carriage ride and get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping with merchant sales. The fourth annual Downtown Sikeston Christmas ornament will be available for sale in select stores.
Sikeston's Christmas Gift Weekend
Santa at the Depot & Magic of the Holidays
Bring your list, make sure you’ve been good, and get your picture taken with Santa Claus at the Depot Museum on Friday night. While you wait, listen to Christmas carols and warm up with free hot chocolate & cookies.
Area business will be open late with great deals on Christmas gifts, and you'll even see a little magic in the air.
(More community events to be announced.)
2010 DOWNTOWN EVENT SCHEDULE
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March 27 ~
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Summer/ Fall ~
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December 3-5 ~
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*Additional events may be added. Please check back for updates. If you have any suggestions or would like to help, please call Promotions chair Susie Kenedy at 471-8550.
Feel free to attend our next Promotions committee meeting!
