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Greetings!
 Looking for a great way to unwind and have fun? Why not explore the Sikeston area? Spend the night with us. Strike out on an adventure, enjoy our unique restaurants and experience all our region has to offer!
Sikeston is conveniently located at the Intersection of Interstates 55 and 57 at the junction of U.S. Highways 60, 61 and 62. You'll find us just 2 hours south of St. Louis, or 2 hours north of Memphis . . . just off I-55. We invite you to enjoy our historic charm, festivals, shopping and dining. For more information call 888-309-6591 or visit www.visitsikeston.com. |
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Downtown Farmers' Market | | 
Every Saturday June through frost, 8 AM until sold-out. Held in Legion Square on Front Street in Downtown Sikeston. 573-380-3801. www.downtownsikeston.org |
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Arts and Antiques | | |
August 1-30: Creativity X 3 Art Exhibit
Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery, 116 W. Malone,
573-481-9967. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM
Enjoy the works of local artists Ann Berbling, Marilyn Schwaninger and Beth Thomas.
September 5-30: 28th Annual Bootheel Regional Judged Art Show
Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery, 116 W. Malone,
573-481-9967. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM
Artists from throughout the region display their best in the largest show of the year. www.sikestondepot.org.
September 14: Downtown Gallery Walk
Downtown Sikeston, W. Malone and Front Street.
Participants include the Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery, Sweetgum Gallery and Front Street Gallery & Studio.
Enjoy an artist's reception with music and hors d'oeuvres.
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Music Fesitvals and Shows | | |
August 31 - Sept. 1: Neighbor Days Festival
Fairgrounds, Chester St., Benton, MO. Celebrated since 1925, this festival features carnival rides, parade, mud race, greased pole climb and volleyball tournaments.
Sept. 8: Annual Horsepower Festival
 8 AM - 4 PM, Malone Park, Center St. at Scott St., Downtown Sikeston. This isn't your run-of-a-mill car show! More than 20 classes of vehicles competing - cars, trucks, and military vehicles. Call 573-703-4594 to register or obtain additional information. www.visitsikeston.com.
Sept. 15: Fall in Love with Downtown Wine Festival
6 - 10 PM, Center St. in Downtown Sikeston.
Relax and enjoy the very best wines from the region's top wineries. Live music with light hors d'oeuvres complement this outdoor event in Historic Downtown Sikeston. 573-380-3801, www.downtownsikeston.org top of page
Sept. 25 - 29: Sikeston Cotton Carnival
Sikeston Jaycee Rodeo Grounds, 1308 N. Ingram, Sikeston. Join us as we celebrate our cotton heritage! This annual festival includes carnival rides, games of skill, live music and entertainment, beauty contests and some of the best food around. Free admission and parking. www.visitsikeston.com top of page
Sept. 29: Sikeston Cotton Carnival Parade
10 AM, Sponsored by the Sikeston American Legion Post 114. One of the largest parades in the State, the route begins at Malone Avenue at Pine, continues west on Malone Avenue to Scott Street in Downtown Sikeston. This year's theme, "A Salute to our Reserve Forces: National Guard, Air Force, Marines and Navy". top of page |
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Suggested Itineraries | | |
Historic Homes Walking/Driving Tour
During the 1920s Sikeston was home to more millionaires than any city of its size in the U.S. Many of the homes and buildings constructed during that period remain today and can be viewed on this tour. Brochures available upon request. 888-309-6591 Download Historic Homes Info Sheet or visit www.visitsikeston.com. top of page
Wine Lovers' Trail
Fishing Trail
Veterans' Memorial Driving Tour
Visit a Civil War Cemetery, learn the history of Harvey Parks Air Base, visit the Stars & Stripes Museum, and see an M-60 battle tank, 1955 Sioux helicopter and an F4 Phantom Jet on this tour dedicated to our military veterans. Download the Veterans' Driving Tour Info or visit www.visitsikeston.com. top of page
Art & Antique Lovers' Trail
Nature Lovers' Trail
Unique Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs
Catch a roll at the world famous Lambert's Cafe--voted the #1 place to "Pig Out" by the Food Network for its generous portions and flying food, or visit the other area resaurants, cafes and pubs. You can dine in a bank vault, have lunch at intimate vineyard bistros, or enjoy down-home southern BBQ. Download Restaurant, Cafes and Pubs Info Sheet or visit www.visitsikeston.com. top of page |
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