Name: Party with a Purpose - West Plains
Start: 2026-04-10T17:30:00-05:00
Location: West Plains Civic Center

A new festival for the community is being planned for April 10-11, 2026. "Party with a Purpose," is a two-day celebration which will feature live music across several genres, food and drink, a variety of activities, contests, and more. That's the party. The purpose is to raise funds for the operational needs of Christos House.
The festival will be held in and around the West Plains Civic Center and admission is free to listen to the music, though food, beverages, and other activities will be available for purchase. It kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday with live music and a taco cook-off. A cash bar, snack bar, and raffles will be available both days.
Saturday's activities are set to start at 10:30 a.m. when vendors will be in place and live music gets underway. There will be a baked potato and slider bar, a ‘drink and dice’ stroll, costume and beard contests, trivia rounds, and a jigsaw puzzle competition.
Free activities on Saturday include a huge display of Preacher Roe memorabilia (author David Jerome, who has written a Preacher Roe biography, will be there selling books), storytelling by Danette House, telescope viewing with Howell County Stargazers, and a Quilt Show in the Magnolia Room.
See additional, specific information on the Explore West Plains page and individual event pages.
We’re confident everyone will find something to enjoy, and we’re leaning into the fun of the unusual mix of activities by calling it the most random festival ever!
To find out more about participating in the event as a vendor or if your business or organization would like to participate in the taco cook off, contact Melissa Wharton at [email protected] or 417-256-8835. Food truck applications are not being accepted for this event.
For sponsorship information, contact Kenya Cook at [email protected] or 417-256-3408.