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What's happening around Bennett Spring and Lebanon all year, plus the forecast for your stay.
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The year at Bennett Spring
Fishing seasons, local festivals, live music and our own deals, all year long. Tap an event name for details. Planning a fishing trip? Start with our Bennett Spring trout fishing guide.
November 2026
Holiday Hop
Lebanon's antique shops team up for four days of holiday shopping.
First Friday Live Music: The Sherrer Brothers
Boat Town Brewing, downtown Lebanon.
TC's Junk Vintage, Handmade & Gift Christmas Market
10th year at the Cowan Civic Center, with early access Friday evening.
Live Music: Dillon Hasten
Boat Town Brewing.
Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Parade Nov 7 and ceremony Nov 11 at 11 AM in Waynesville, about 35 minutes away.
Starboard Showcase Open Mic Night
Boat Town Brewing.
A Coat of Many Hits
Live music at Boat Town Brewing.
Winter catch-and-release trout season
Fly fishing only at Bennett Spring State Park. Trout and fishing permits required. Read our trout fishing guide.
Pre-dawn Breakfast & Chili Lunch
Hosted by the Bennett Spring Fire Department Auxiliary on opening weekend. Chili lunch at 10:30 AM.
Live Music: Randell Boggs
Boat Town Brewing.
Ella Mae Dixon
Live at the Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center.
Mayor's Tree Lighting
The holiday season kicks off at the Lebanon Farmers' Market.
Hometown Holiday Marketplace
150+ vendors and food trucks at the Cowan Civic Center.
Friends 2nd Chance Book Sale
Every item $1 at the Lebanon-Laclede County Library. Cash or check.
Live Music: Barak Hill
Boat Town Brewing.
Lebanon Turkey Trot
14th annual 5K at Atchley Park, plus a 1-mile Gobble Wobble for kids. Donuts and coffee after.
Live Music: Adam McCabe
Boat Town Brewing.
RK Gun & Knife Show
Collectibles show at the Cowan Civic Center.
December 2026
Light Up Pulaski County
A self-guided drive past decorated homes and businesses, about 30 minutes east.
Christmas in the Park
Holiday fun in Lebanon.
First Friday Live Music: Kimra
Boat Town Brewing.
Pancakes with Santa
Free pancake breakfast and a photo with Santa at Big Whiskey's.
Christmas Open House
Refreshments, drawings and discounts at Kinderhook Treasures gift shop in the library.
Live Music: Haley Powers
Boat Town Brewing.
Storytime with Santa
Santa reads at the library, then free photos, snacks and a craft.
Starboard Showcase Open Mic Night
Boat Town Brewing.
Christmas on Commercial
An evening downtown with the Light-Up Lebanon lighted UTV parade.
GT Arenacross
Indoor motocross racing at the Cowan Civic Center.
Live Music: Ali & Eli
Boat Town Brewing.
Live Music: Sarah Diamond
Boat Town Brewing.
Bennett Springs Clean-up
Volunteer to help keep the spring beautiful.
Last day to book Early-Bird 2027
Save 20% on any 2027 stay with code EARLYBIRD20.
January 2027
First Day Hike Date TBA
Guided 2.5-mile hike at Bennett Spring State Park. 2027 time and sign-up coming soon.
February 2027
Winter rates end
Last check-in date for WINTERBREAK10 and our email-only winter code.
March 2027
Trout Opening Day
Catch-and-keep season opens at Bennett Spring at 6:30 a.m. and runs through October 31. Read our trout fishing guide.
Molly Healey String Project
Live at the Cowan Civic Center.
Whobilation 5K
9th annual race at the Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks.
RK Gun Show (spring) Date TBA
At the Cowan Civic Center. Date coming soon.
April 2027
Eagles Tribute: One of These Nights
Live at the Cowan Civic Center.
Veterans' Free Fishing Day
Veterans and active-duty service members fish Bennett Spring free.
Route 66 Bunion Derby
5K, 10K, 15K and fun walk on historic Route 66 from the Lebanon Fairgrounds.
Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival Date TBA
A week of events in Marshfield, about 35 minutes away. Dates coming soon.
Camdenton Dogwood Festival Date TBA
Parade, carnival and vendors, about 40 minutes away. Dates coming soon.
May 2027
Kids Free Fishing Day Date TBA
Kids 15 and under fish free in a kids-only area at Bennett Spring. Date coming soon.
June 2027
Lebanon Route 66 Festival Date TBA
Parade, cruise-in, food trucks and a concert at Boswell Park. Dates coming soon.
Concert at the Castle Date TBA
Free outdoor orchestra concert at Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Date coming soon.
Missouri Free Fishing Days
Fish state waters with no fishing permit, trout permit or daily tag.
Route 66 Comic & Toy Convention Date TBA
Comics, cosplay and vendors at the Cowan Civic Center. Date coming soon.
Show-Me Gourd Society Art Festival Date TBA
Free gourd-art show and workshops at the Cowan Civic Center. Dates coming soon.
July 2027
Laclede County Fair
A week of rodeos and truck and tractor pulls. Opening night has a cruise-in and fireworks.
Marshfield Independence Day Parade
One of the longest-running Fourth of July parades west of the Mississippi.
Starvy Creek Summer Bluegrass Festival
Four days of bluegrass at Starvy Creek Park in Conway.
Central Missouri's Route 66 Yard Sale Date TBA
About 100 miles of yard sales along Route 66, through Lebanon. Dates coming soon.
August 2027
Fall Community Garage Sale & Marketplace Date TBA
150+ booths at the Cowan Civic Center. Dates coming soon.
September 2027
Starvy Creek Fall Bluegrass Festival Date TBA
Bluegrass weekend in Conway. Dates coming soon.
Conway Community Days Date TBA
Small-town festival in Conway. Dates coming soon.
Ladies Free Fishing Day Date TBA
Women fish Bennett Spring free, with instruction available. Date coming soon.
Whimsical Wonders Craft & Oddities Expo Date TBA
Crafts, antiques and oddities at the Cowan Civic Center. Dates coming soon.
October 2027
Cackle Hatchery Chicken Festival Date TBA
Free festival with hatchery tours, a crowing contest and duck races on Commercial St. Dates coming soon.
Tricks, Treats & Trout Date TBA
Bennett Spring's Halloween weekend with fly tying, night walks and trick-or-treating. Dates coming soon.
Last day of catch-and-keep trout season
Winter catch-and-release season returns in November.