April Third Thursday - Route 66 Fest
Schedule
Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Downtown Joplin | Joplin, MO
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Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.This April the theme is Route 66 Fest!
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March 19 - Go Green Downtown (sponsored by ALLO Fiber)
April 16 - Route 66 Fest
May 21 - Outdoors in the Ozarks
June 18 - You Belong in Joplin (Sponsored by You Belong in Joplin)
July 16 - Downtown Waterfest (sponsored by Missouri American Water)
August 20 - Dog Days of Summer
September 17 - Green and Gold (sponsored by MSSU)
October 15 - Harvest Festival (sponsored by Verts)
Third Thursday is a free community event for all ages. For more information or to sign up as a vendor, visit:
https://www.downtownjoplin.com/thirdthursday/
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Where is it happening?
Downtown Joplin, 145 W 4th St, Joplin, MO 64801, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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