MaZ00's Annual Maple Leaf Wine & Beverage Tasting
Hosted by: MaZ00's Liquor
10/15/2009
MaZ00's Liquor (2506 South Grand)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Featuring MaZ00's traditional Bloody Mary and the widest variety of local and import wines, liquors, beers, and mixes in Carthage. Free to the public. Must be 21 or older.
For more information, call 417-237-0415.
 
Maple Leaf Queen Pageant
Sponsored by: Hometown Bank & Froze in Motion Photography
10/9/2010
Located at the Carthage Jr. High Auditorium (714 S. Main)
7:00 p.m.
$50 sponsorship fee due by September 27. Registration forms available at sponsor locations or the Chamber of Commerce (402 S. Garrison).
For more information, call 417-358-2373.
Queen pageant entry form
 
Maple Leaf Junior Miss Pageant
Sponsored by: Hometown Bank & Froze in Motion Photography
10/9/2010
Located at the Carthage Jr. High School Auditorium (714 S. Main)
4:00 p.m.
Ages 5-9 yrs. $15.00 pre-registration fee due by September 27. Registration forms available at sponsor locations or the Chamber of Commerce (402 S. Garrison).
For more information, call 417-358-2373.
Jr Miss pageant entry form
 
Maple Leaf Princess Pageant
Sponsored by: Hometown Bank & Froze in Motion Photography
10/9/2010
Located at the Carthage Jr. High School Auditorium (714 S. Main)
4:00 p.m.
Ages 10-14 yrs. $15.00 pre-registration fee due by September 27. Registration forms available at sponsor locations or the Chamber of Commerce (402 S. Garrison).
For more information, call 417-358-2373.
Princess pageant entry form
 
Maple Leaf Little Miss & Little Mister Pageant
Sponsored by: Hometown Bank & Froze in Motion Photography
10/9/2010
Located at the Carthage Jr. High Auditorium (714 S. Main)
3:30 p.m.
For ages 2-4 yrs. $15.00 pre-registration fee due by September 27. Registration forms available at sponsor locations or the Chamber of Commerce (402 S. Garrison).
For more information, call 417-358-2373.
Little Miss & Mister pageant entry form
 
Maple Leaf Bike Ride & Eat Out
Sponsored by: Joplin Trails Coalition
10/9/2010
Kellogg Lake Park (Highway 96 East)
Registration: 7:30 a.m. Bike Ride: 8:30 a.m.
Pre-register online at www.CarthageMapleLeafRide.com.
Ride lengths of 15, 35, 50, 70 and 100 miles are offered. Costs for the road ride if prepaid by October 09, 2009: $20.00 for the 15 mile ride or $35.00 for the 35, 50, 70, and 100 mile rides. All ride prices increase by $10.00 if paid after October 09, 2009. Children under 10 ride for free with a paid adult and can get a T-Shirt for $10.00. East out $5.00 for non-riders.
For more information, call 417-781-1664.
 
Maple Leaf Festival Lighting Contest
Sponsored by: Carthage Convention & Vistor's Bureau
10/9/2010
Tour maps available October 5th at the CVB office, 402 S. Garrison, Carthage
Dusk til 10 p.m.
Carthage residents are encouraged to decorate yards and businesses to illuminate and celebrate the changing of the season. Prizes are awarded and displays are available for public night viewing. Registration forms available at the CVB office. Entry applications are due by October 1st to the CVB.
For more information, call 417-359-8181.
 
Maple Leaf 5K Run, Sprint Duathlon, High Heel Race, & More
Sponsored by: Fair Acres Family YMCA & Award Plus
10/9/2010
Fair Acres Family YMCA (2600 Grand Ave.)
Race Time 2:00 p.m.
High heel race to benefit domestic abuse victims. Registration forms available at www.fairacresymca.org or at the YMCA.
For more information, call 417-358-1070.
 
10th Annual CHS Alumni Football Game
Sponsored by: Carthage R-9 School Foundation
10/9/2010
K.E. Baker Football Stadium (13th and River)
7:00 p.m.
$2 adults, children 12 and under FREE.
For more information, call 417-359-7047.
 
TC's Fall Wine & Beer Tasting
Sponsored by: TC's Liquor Locker & Smoke Shop
10/12/2010
TC's Liquor Locker & Smoke Shop (321 E. Airport Dr.)
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
We'll be sampling beer and specialty wines and sharing recipes for your holiday gatherings. Free to the public. Must be 21 or older.
For more information, call 417-358-3455.
 
Maple Leaf Gospel Sing
Hosted by the Carthage Christian Ministerial Alliance
10/13/2010
Located at the Carthage Jr. High Auditorium (714 South Main)
7:00 pm
Free to the public although a love offering will be accepted.
For more information, call 417-358-3533.
 
Three Minutes of Fame Lip Sync Competition
Sponsored by: Grundy's Body & Frame Shop
10/14/2010
Carthage Jr. High Auditorium (714 South Main)
7:00 p.m.
Free to enter and free to the public. Cash prizes awarded. Registration forms available at Grundy's or the Chamber of Commerce office, 402 S. Garrison.
For more information, call 417-388-0997 or 417-358-2373.
Lip sync entry form
 
Maple Leaf Baby Show
Sponsored by: McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital
10/15/2010
Carthage Jr. High Auditorium (714 S Main)
6:00 p.m. (registration begins at 5:00)
Ages Newborn to 12 months (as of October 1, 2010). Pre-registration $5 before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 14th or $10 onsite. Pre-entries are accepted at Chamber office until Noon on the day of the event. Entry forms available at the Chamber of Commerce office, 402 S. Garrison.
For more information, call 417-358-2373.
Baby show entry form
 
Brats on the Square
Hosted by the Carthage Rotary Club
10/15/2010
Historic Carthage Square (South Side Courthouse Lawn)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
 
Music in the Woodshed
Hosted by: Emporium On The Square
10/15/2010
Emporium On The Square (311 South Main)
7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 417-358-5620.
 
Fire Department Pancake Feed
Hosted by Carthage Fire Department
10/16/2010
Carthage Fire Department (401 West Chestnut)
6:00 - 11:00 a.m. or until food runs out
$4 adults, children 8 & under $2. Includes pancakes, sausage, and drink.
For more information, call 417-237-7100.
 
Antique Car & Tractor Show
Hosted by Pistol Creek Liquors
10/16/2010
Central Park (Chestnut & Garrison)
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free to enter/Free to the public.
For more information, call 417-437-1534.
 
Maple Leaf Parade
Sponsored by: Leggett & Platt & Southwest Missouri Bank
10/16/2010
Historic Carthage Square
9:00 a.m.
Come see the largest parade in Southwest Missouri featuring the Marching Cobras. Entry forms available at SMB or the Chamber of Commerce office, 402 S. Garrison.
For more information, call 417-358-2373.
 
Brats on the Square
Hosted by Carthage Rotary Club
10/16/2010
Historic Carthage Square (South Side Courthouse Lawn)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Craft Booths & Food Vendors
Sponsored by: Carthage Chamber of Commerce
10/16/2010
Historic Carthage Square
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Browse the hand-crafted items around the courthouse square while eating some of the best foods around.
For more information, call 417-358-2373.
Craft booth application
Food booth application
 
Carthage FFA Petting Zoo
Hosted by: Future Farmers of America
10/16/2010
Jasper County Courthouse Lawn
8:00 a.m. - Noon
 
Maple Leaf Marching Band Festival
Hosted by the Carthage Tiger Band Boosters
10/16/2010
K.E. Baker Football Stadium (13th & River)
Noon-10:00 p.m.
For more information or registration information, call 417-359-7010 ext. 24108 or 417-437-4525.
 
Live Entertainment on the Square
Sponsored by: Arvest Bank
10/16/2010
Northwest Corner of the Historic Carthage Square
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FREE to the public. A variety of entertainment will be provided for those enjoying the festivities on the square.
For more information, call 417-237-8526.
 
Maple Leaf Dog Show
Sponsored by: Central Pet Care
10/16/2010
Central Pet Care (224 West Central)
1:30 p.m.-Onsite Registration 2:00-Showtime
Free to enter and free to the public. Pre-registration deadline is October 12th, 5:00 p.m. Lots of fun categories for handlers ages 2-14 with a Look-A-Like category for agest 14 & above. Handlers must be able to control their dog at all times.
For more information, call 417-358-1300.
 
Maple Leaf Outdoor Quilt Show
Sponsored by: Block-By-Block Quilt Shop
10/16/2010
Block-By-Block Quilt Shop, 530 W. Fir Road, across from Lowe's
Noon - 5 p.m.
Entry forms available at Block-By-Block or the Chamber of Commerce office, 402 S. Garrison.
For more information, call 417-358-2009.
 
World Famous Willie Arthur Smith's Marching Cobras
Sponsored by: Heritage State Bank & Beimdiek Insurance
10/16/2010
Carthage Jr. High Auditorium (714 S Main)
2:00 p.m.
Not only will the Marching Cobras be in the parade again this year but they will do a special performance in the afternoon. Cost is $3 adults, children 10 & under are FREE).
For more information, call 417-358-2373.
 
Celtic Wine Festival
Hosted by: White Rose Winery and the Ozark Mountain Wine Trail
10/16/2010
White Rose Winery (13001 Journey Road)
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
See our float in the Maple Leaf Parade, then join us for wine tasting, grape stomping, cork bobbing, tours of the winery and vineyard, games, and food!
For more information, call 417-359-9253.
 
Maple Leaf Auto Show
Hosted by the Maple Leaf Auto Show Committee
10/16/2010
CMC Complex (Fairview and Grand Ave.)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration: $8 per vehicle before October 1, $10 after October 1st. Entry forms available at the Chamber Office (402 S. Garrison in Carthage).
For more information, call 417-358-9337.
Auto show entry form
 
Annie's Tasting Party
Hosted by: Annie's
10/16/2010
Annie's (116 West 3rd Street)
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Come sample our new foods and wines! Must be 21 to sample wine.
For more information, call 417-359-1747.