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2021 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
July 15, 2021
As a partner in the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, the City of Springfield is canceling the 2021 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival due to COVID-19 concerns. The 2021 festival was planned for Aug. 13-14. A surprise kick-off concert that would have been announced for Aug. 12 is also canceled. The festival steering committee unanimously… Read More
Are you a Downtown Superfan? Get the swag to prove it with our new Downtowner Loyalty Program
July 01, 2021
The Downtown Springfield Association is calling on its Superfans to aid the neighborhood’s locally-owned small businesses on the road to recovery. Today the DSA launched a revamped Downtowner Loyalty Program. And, for the first time, it’s open to the general public. Anyone can be a Downtown Superfan and earn prizes for visiting the neighborhood and dining, drinking… Read More
Find Father’s Day Fun in Downtown Springfield
June 17, 2021
Don’t forget about Dad this weekend. Sunday, June 20, is Father’s Day. There’s plenty to do in Downtown Springfield, no matter what your Dad loves, including brunch, sports, arts and live music. Here are some of your best bets. Brunch All the usual Downtown brunch spots will be open and ready to serve you, of… Read More
Find some fun in Founders Park this June
June 03, 2021
Founders Park is hidden away from Downtown Springfield’s main thoroughfares. If you haven’t spent much time in this .7-acre park at 330 East Water St., this June is a great chance to fix that. Three regular events are scheduled for Founders Park, all of them free and all of them packed with family-friendly fun. Here… Read More
Hurts Donut Company announces National Donut Day charity partnership
May 28, 2021
Hurts Donut Company is partnering with The Warrior’s Journey for National Donut Day. The charity will receive 10% of National Donut Day sales from each Hurts Donut location on June 4. “National Donut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army,” Tim Clegg, Founder and CEO of Hurts Donut Company, said. “The original intent… Read More
Make Mother’s Day memorable in Downtown Springfield
May 06, 2021
It’s impossible to repay mothers for everything they do for us. We should at least try, though. Want to make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day? Take her to Downtown Springfield! The calendar is packed with fun events all weekend long, including several mom-centric events Sunday, May 9. Here are some highlights. Brunch Not… Read More
Volunteers needed for Artsfest, May 1 & 2, 2021
April 05, 2021
Artsfest is returning to Historic Walnut Street May 1 & 2, 2021! Once again, we’ll be relying on a team of wonderful volunteers to truly make this festival possible. While the heart and soul of Artsfest remains the same, there will be a few changes. The safety and security of all artists, vendors, patrons and… Read More
Tickets for Artsfest are on sale now!
April 02, 2021
Limited capacity means a limited amount of tickets will be available for the 40th Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street, presented by Great Southern Bank, May 1 & 2. Want to go? Get your tickets today! Artsfest will look different in 2021 as festival organizers work to keep the community safe from COVID-19. In the past,… Read More
40th Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street set for May 1 & 2
March 19, 2021
For the first time since 2019, Artsfest, presented by Great Southern Bank, is returning to Historic Walnut Street in Downtown Springfield! The Springfield Regional Arts Council and Downtown Springfield Association announced Friday morning that plans are moving forward to host southwest Missouri’s largest outdoor arts festival May 1-2. The festival will be open 10 a.m.-6… Read More
We’re ready to Rally For Recovery on #GiveOzarks Day. And we need your help.
March 17, 2021
Park Central Square has been far too quiet in the last year. We’re ready for that to change. As our community emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Springfield Association is ready to emerge from its events hibernation. But we can’t do it without your help. With that in mind, the DSA is participating in… Read More
