• Celebrate Neosho Returns June 28 with Music, Food, Family Fun, and Fireworks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2025

SUBJECT: Celebrate Neosho Returns June 28 with Music, Food, Family Fun, and Fireworks

NEOSHO, MO – The City of Neosho is excited to invite the public to Celebrate Neosho 2025, a free, family-friendly event set for Saturday, June 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Neosho. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

Event Highlights
Live Music Performances:
    • 4:15–5:30 p.m. – Mike Snow & Justin Caubill
    • 5:45–7:00 p.m. – Rebecca Hawkins Project
    • 7:15–8:30 p.m. – The Lost Dogs

Activities:
    • Free activities include bounce houses, water slides, giant sandbox, and cornhole
    • Activities for a fee include pony rides, kiddie train, bungee jump, giant swing
    • Community booths featuring kid’s fingerprinting, dunk tank, bubble activity, and water gun war
    • Car Show hosted by Flagship Auto Group

Special Contests:
    • 5:00 p.m. – Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
    • 5:00 p.m. – Balance Bike Race (ages 2–4; pre-registration required)
    • 6:00 p.m. – Cutest Dog Contest (35lbs and under, 36lbs and up)
    • 6:30 p.m. – Kiddie Tractor Pull (ages 3-8)

Food and Drink Vendors: Attendees can enjoy offerings from over 15 local vendors and restaurants, including: WH Farm Café, Sierra’s Chuck Wagon, Donut NV, Buffalo Creek BBQ, Song Bird’s Kitchen, Queen Bee Concessions, B & N Concession, and Los Chilangos Food Truck.

Celebrate Neosho is made possible through the generous support of local businesses and organizations and community partners. The City of Neosho extends its thanks to all sponsors who continue to invest in making Celebrate Neosho a success year after year.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the evening in the heart of Neosho. For a full schedule, registration links, and more information, visit neoshomo.gov/celebrateneosho.

About Celebrate Neosho: Celebrate Neosho is an annual community event held the last Saturday in June in Historic Downtown Neosho, Missouri, aimed at bringing together residents and visitors for a day of entertainment, food, and activities. The event celebrates the spirit and culture of Neosho, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.  

CONTACT
Jessica Johnson
Public Information Officer
jjohnson@neoshomo.gov
417-451-8050