Community Calendar
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Upcoming Community Events
Monthly Chamber Board Meeting
Stover Area Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
Location: Stover City Hall Multi-Purpose Room, W. 2nd St.; Stover, MO 65078
2nd Thursday of every month
5:30PM - 6:30PM
5th annual rock island festival
When the leaves are changing in Stover, Missouri the little town celebrates! Friends and family come back home to visit their family and friends year after year while attending one of the best festivals in the Midwest, the Stover's Rock Island Festival. Join with us as we welcome local artisan & crafters, tastes from across the Mid-West, Missouri's Best Wine Stroll and BBQ competition, and musicians from across the state. We can’t wait to see you there!
10 October 2026
9AM - 5PM
KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Contest
Are you the star of your backyard? Come prove it at our sanctioned back yard BBQ competition.
Event will be held Friday, October 9th, 2026 - Saturday, October 10, 2026 downtown Stover, Missouri
Three Categories: chicken, ribs & pork, people's choice
9-10 October 2026
Register for Event by 7 October 2026
Santa Comes To Stover
Santa will be at TBD this year. The Stover Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host Santa for a magical afternoon you won’t want to miss! Bring the kids, grab your cameras, and enjoy a joyful holiday visit with Santa.
Free visits with Santa
Perfect for family photos
Candy provided by Stover Community Actions.
5 December 2026
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Festival of Lights Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 5th, 2026 Parade line up at the Stover Bulldogs: Morgan County R-I High School parking lot. Line up begins at 4 pm. Parade Starts at 5 pm.
Parade route: From the school we go down Oak Street, turn left on Highway 52, to Mimosa turn right on Mimosa continue to third street through the nursing home parking lot, take third street to Hickory (135 south) turn left. Proceed to Second street, continue on second street until maple street turn right. Proceed on Maple until 52 Highway go across Legion drive through the park and disband back in the high school parking lot.
5 December 2026
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Christmas Decorating Contest
It’s that time of year, Stover! Let your holiday spirit shine bright! No need to register — if you live within Stover city limits and have lights up, you’re automatically entered!
Judges are completely unbiased and are not Stover residents! Judging will take place December 8th–12th, 2026. Winners will be announced on December 13th, 2026.
8-12 December 2026
Winners announced 13 December 2026
Christmas Yard Decorating
It’s that time of year, Stover! Let your holiday spirit shine bright! No need to register — if you live within Stover city limits and have lights up, you’re automatically entered!
Awards Given:
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place – Residential
- 1 Winner – Business Category
Judges are completely unbiased and are not Stover residents! Judging will take place December 8th–12th, 2026. Winners will be announced on December 13th, 2026.
Date
Judging - December 8–12, 2026
Winners - December 13, 2026
Time
Judges will be out after sunset
Location
Inside Stover city limits
2025 Winners
1st Place (Residential): House on Hughes
2nd Place (Residential): House on Hickory
3rd Place (Residential): House on Third Street
Honorable Mention (Residential): House on Park Ave — the Grinch display and the lights not on the house were priceless!
Business Winner: Golden Age Living Center — beautifully decorated and full of Christmas cheer!
Join Us in Building a Vibrant Community!
Participate in our upcoming events and make a difference in Stover! Whether you're looking to network, volunteer, or simply enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. Get involved with the Stover Area Chamber of Commerce and help us continue to connect, build, and grow our community.
Get in Touch with Us
Contact the Stover Area Chamber of Commerce
Have questions about our events or want to learn more about how you can participate? Reach out to us! You can contact the Stover Area Chamber of Commerce at (573) 746-1011 or email us at stoverchamberofcommerce@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!