2026 Celebrate Neosho

Join the community of Neosho on the last Saturday of every June as we celebrate independence, heroes, family, neighbors, the outdoors, the arts, and all things wonderful about our little corner of the Ozarks. With festivities returning to their downtown roots, this year's fun will take place on and around the historic downtown Neosho Square.

Activities include outdoor games, kids games and activities, a spectacular fireworks display at dark, and much more.

As always, entry to the event, fireworks, and many activities are free. Other optional activities, games, food, and more are also available at a reasonable cost.

• 4:15-5:30pm       Harmony Street
• 5:45-7:00pm      Rebecca Hawkins Project
• 7:15-8:30pm       The Lost Dogs

2026 Schedule

3:00pm

• Car show Sponsored by Flagship Auto Group REGISTRATION (W. Main Street)

4:00pm       

• Main Stage Opening Ceremony (W. Main Street & S. Wood Street)
  • Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer: Keith Brumfield 
  •  National Anthem: Laylah Rogers
• Bounce Houses/Water Slides Open (West side of Square)
• Giant Sandbox (East side of Square)
• Bungee Jump, Giant Swing, Pony Rides, Bucking Bull (E. Main Street)
• Cornhole (North side of Courthouse Lawn)
• Bright Futures Peanut Butter Drive (North Side of Square)
• Car show Sponsored by Flagship Auto Group (W. Main Street & S. Wood Street)
• Facepainting by Face Paint Us
• Cutest Dog Contest Sponsored by A Dog's Dream REGISTRATION(North West Side of Square)

4:30pm       

• Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest REGISTRATION (North East Side of Square)

5:00pm       

• Balance Bike Race Sponsored by Ron's Towing (North East Side of Square)
• Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (North East Side of Square)
• Explore A Truck Sponsored by Branco (South Side of Square)

6:00pm

• Kiddie Tractor Pull sponsored by Graphix Connection REGISTRATION (East Side of Square)
• Cutest Dog Contest Sponsored by A Dog's Dream (North West Side of Square)

6:30pm

Kiddie Tractor Pull sponsored by Graphix Connection (East Side of Square)

9:30pm           FIREWORKS

*Schedule is subject to change without notice