Good Times Ahead 🎡
When the weather warms up, Christian County, Missouri comes alive.
From longtime traditions to community celebrations and monthly markets, spring and summer are packed with opportunities to get outside, explore, and experience the local side of the Ozarks. Whether you’re visiting the area or looking for things to do nearby, there’s something happening almost every weekend across Ozark, Nixa, Clever, and surrounding communities.
Here’s a look at some of the top festivals and events happening across Christian County, Missouri this season 👇
🚘 Drag City Cruise-In
🗓 Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Starts at 12 PM
📍 Sparta Historic District | 217 Division St, Sparta, MO
Sparta Historic District presents Drag City Cruise-In, bringing classic cars and small-town charm together in the heart of Sparta. With oldies music and a community fish fry, it’s an easygoing afternoon built around cars and connection.
What to expect:
• Classic cars on display
• Oldies music throughout the event
• Fish fry and fixins’
• Main Street cruise through downtown (2 PM)
💲 Free to attend | Donations welcome
🎣 Nixa Suckerdays
🗓 Friday, May 15 | 5 PM – 10:30 PM
🗓 Saturday, May 16 | 9 AM – 10:30 PM
📍 Downtown Nixa | 109 S Main St, Nixa, MO
A tradition more than six decades in the making, Nixa Suckerdays returns for its 68th year. Known for its famous fried suckerfish and strong community roots, this two-day festival is packed with things to see, do, and taste.
What to expect:
• 100+ arts and craft vendors
• Food trucks and local eats
• Live music and entertainment
• Kid rides and bounce houses
• Free sucker fish samples
💲 Free to attend
🌎 Nixa Cultural Festival
🗓 June 6, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Downtown Nixa | 109 S Main St, Nixa, MO
Experience cultures from around the world right in the heart of Nixa. The Nixa Cultural Festival features live performances, global cuisine, and local vendors for a day full of connection and community.
💲 Free to attend
🦆 Sertoma Duck Race Festival & Balloon Glow
🗓 Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Finley River Park | 891 N Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO
10,000+ rubber ducks. One river. A whole lot of excitement. This unique summer event supports local children’s charities and brings a full weekend of activities to Ozark.
Event highlights:
🦆 Duck Race (Saturday at 7 PM)
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Glow (Friday at 9 PM)
🎆 Fireworks on the Finley (Saturday at 10:15 PM)
🛍 250+ craft and food vendors
🎶 Live music both nights
🍔 Food truck park
🍻 Beer garden
🏃 Duck Waddle 5K + pancakes in the park
🎯 Cornhole tournament
🚗 Car, truck, and bike show
🥧 Pie eating contest
🎆 Clever Freedom Celebration
🗓 Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Starts at 6 PM
📍 6800 W Veterans Blvd, Clever, MO
Celebrate summer with one of the area’s favorite traditions. Clever’s Freedom Celebration brings together food, entertainment, vendors, and a fireworks finale to close out the night.
🤠 Ozark Boosters Club Rodeo
🗓 July 17–18, 2026
📍 1200 N Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO
A summer tradition with a little western flair, the Ozark Boosters Club Rodeo returns for its 71st year with two nights of rodeo action and classic summer energy under the lights.
🛍 Ozark Market Days
🗓 First Saturday of the month (May–October) | 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Downtown Ozark Square | E Church St, Ozark, MO
A monthly favorite, Ozark Market Days brings together local vendors, handmade goods, food, and more on the historic square.
🍂 Fall Festivals in Christian County, Missouri
(More details coming soon. Mark your calendars 👀)
🎡 Billings Community Fair
🗓 September 4–5, 2026
📍 201-299 W Howard Ave, Billings, MO
A classic small-town fair with rides, food, and community traditions in Billings.
🍺 Sertoma Oktoberfest
🗓 September 12, 2026
📍 Downtown Ozark Square | E Church St, Ozark, MO
Beer, live music, vendors, and a full day of fall fun on the square in downtown Ozark.
🛍 Ozark Craft Fair
🗓 October 2–4, 2026
📍 Finley River Park | 891 N Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO
Browse handmade goods, seasonal finds, and local vendors at one of the most popular fall events in the area.
🌼 Get outside and Explore Christian County
Festival season is about more than just the schedule.
It’s the live music drifting through downtown, the smell of food trucks in the air, and those summer nights that turn into memories across Christian County, Missouri.
There’s always something happening in Ozark, Nixa, Clever, Billings, and surrounding communities, and new events pop up all the time.
📍 Know an event we should add? Submit it to the events calendar at ExploreCCMO.com or send it our way.
