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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!
Stover's Rock Island Fest is presented by Stover Area Chamber of Commerce
Enjoy Live Music
Enjoy a day of live music, local artisans & crafters.
In the Heart of Missouri
Stover, Missouri is located near beautiful Lake of the Ozarks
It's Almost Here!
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
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Vendors
INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR
Join hundreds of vendors from across the Midwest as we celebrate at one of top festivals in Central Missouri! The Stover's Rock Island Festival is the perfect opportunity to share your handcrafted arts & crafts, business, or civic/non-profit with hundreds of people! We would love for you to join us!
For more information call:
- Vendor Coordinator: Holly Horton 573-832-8853
BE A VENDOR AT THE STOVER'S ROCK ISLAND FESTIVAL
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor at the Stover Rock Island Festival on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, please download and mail the completed application along with your payment using the link below, or complete the online application, and we will send you an invoice for payment.
For more information:
- Vendor Coordinator: Holly Horton 573-832-8853
- Festival Activities & Culinary Coordinator: Pie and Chili Contest: Gina Engelbrecht at 573-789-0166
- Festival Experience & Marketing Coordinator: Live Entertainment, Sponsorship, Advertising, and Royal Court Competition: TBA
- BBQ Competition Coordinator: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
- Bike and Car Show: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
- Festival Treasurer & Apparel Coordinator: Bobbie Kroeschen 660-221-4359
Vendor Line Up
2026 VENDOR LINE UP
| Vendor Name | What the Vendor Offers |
|---|---|
| Back Yonder Farms | cookies, breads, rolls, brownies & cakes |
| Big Al’s Kettle Corn & Snack Wagon | kettle corn, lemonade, snacks |
| Bless This Burger | burgers |
| Bouquet of Flours LLC | cookies,brownies,cake slices,coffee cakes |
| Cathy's Jammin' Jelly Stand | candies, snacks |
| Daily Bread | sourdough,baguettes,macarons,croissants |
| Doggy Style Hotdogs | hotdogs, frito pies, nachos & drinks |
| Felicia's Bakery | bagels, pretzels, cookies, muffins, brownies, cinn roll |
| The Flooted Glooben | gluten free mini bundt cakes |
| Gracee’s Goodies | baked goods,craft kits |
| Grumpy G’s | bbq |
| Ivy's Sweet Treats | funnel cakes, fried oreos & snickers, corndogs,etc |
| Lattes by the Lake | espresso drinks, lotus plant energizers, breakfast foods, baked goods |
| Long Shots | drinks, dirty sodas and mocktails |
| Munchies 'N Hungries | Freeze-dried goodies / treats |
| Sunshine & Sugar KC | 4 oz Gourmet cookies |
| Sweet Treats by Xantha | baked goods |
| Twisted Whip | frozen non dairy dessert, fried oreos, apple nachos, etc |
| Vendor Name | What the Vendor Offers |
|---|---|
| Big Foot Wing Dust | Seasonings & Bigfoot merch |
| Bikers for Christ | give away of bibles,prayers & God’s love |
| Blessed Mama Tees | shirts, tumblers, mugs & more |
| Campbell Farm & Machine LLC | laser engraved items, hat patches |
| Caring Herbs | herbs, tallow products, creams, teas, hibiscus lemonade |
| Christine’s Fresh Car Scents | freshies, fishing gear, bracelets & anklets |
| Creative Palette | Slime & Squishy Bar |
| D & D Creations | handmade crafts & misc retail |
| Danika's Treasurer | |
| Delaney Bee Company | honey, herbal infused honey, skincare prods |
| Double Trouble Crafts | Quilts & handcrafted gifts |
| Elimae’s Sud Shop | soaps, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, lip balm |
| Fancypants Prints | heat pressed graphic shirts |
| Farmhouse Creations Boutique | crocheted plushies, toys, keychains |
| Froggy Acres Homestead | handcrafted artisnal goat milk soap, tallow body prods, herbal remedies, etc |
| Gryphons’s Dreams | fiber crafts, dream catchers, seed bead bracelets, |
| Hymer’s Designs | crafts, jewelry, 3D items, sublimations, apparel, |
| Kaitys Painted Faces | face painting |
| Kelly’s Crafts | 3D prints, wind spinners, coasters, |
| The Knotty Hooker | crochet hats, blankets, scarves, etc |
| Kurzava Leatherworks | handcrafted leather wallets, totes, purses, etc |
| Lake of the Ozarks Woodcarvers Club | raffle tickets |
| Leona Anson | tassel shakers, feather earrings, bracelets, skull wreaths |
| LOZ Woodworking & Outdoors | wood craft, insect repel, shirts |
| Mel’s Crafty Whatzits | loom knit items, resins, perler bead items |
| Miss B’s Crafts | pot holders, bowl/plate covers cozies, jar openers |
| Oak Street Designs | teas, coffee, spices, dip mixes, bath items, etc |
| PaPa’s Creations | solar lights, cutting boards, wooden boxes, coasters |
| Paws Printing | tumblers, permanent jewelry, sublimated gifts |
| Perfectly Imperfect Wild Creations | shirts, cups, keychains, puzzles |
| Punkabilly Kreations | tumblers, car coasters, soaps, candles |
| Quilt a Shape | quilts, table runners, hanging towels |
| Rod Knocker Jigs | hand tied crappie jigs |
| The Rusty Knob | handmade crafts, vintage & antique items |
| Show Me Layers 3D Printing | 3D printed items |
| The Sun & Rein Market | exotic house plants, plant care, handmade macrame, etc |
| Sunny Lane Designs | suncatchers, wind chimes, etc |
| Toni’s Tiers | Handcrafted 3 tier vintage china plate towers |
| Wibbly Wobbly Crafts | hand sewn items: aprons, scarves, tote bags, etc |
| Vendor Name | What the Vendor Offers |
|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | hardware |
| Forever in Bloom Jewelry | permanent jewelry |
| Giggles & Garments | Pete & Lucy children’s clothing & accessories |
| Norwex | microfiber cloths, chem free cleaning products |
| Pink Zebra/Hortons Woodcarvings | soy wax melts,room sprays, simmer pots, carvings |
| Red Ox Distillery/Big Meat Spice Co | liquor,mixed drinks,bbq seasonings |
| Salem Hemp Kings | wellness CBD balm,shirts,incense,stickers,education |
| Scentsy | warmers and wax |
| Spicy Cauldron Apothecary | herbal meds,teas,skincare prods,craft |
| Tupperware | tupperware |
| Victory Lane Watches | watches,squishes,jewelry & toys |
| Vendor Name |
|---|
| American Legion, Post 343 & Friends of Stover Legion Memorial Park |
| Friends of Rock Island State Park |
| Katy Trail Community Health |
| Versailles Masonic Lodge |
KCBS Backyard BBQ Competition
Enter The Kansas City Barbeque Society's Stover BBQ Competition
To compete in the KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition, please fill out the application below. Once we receive your completed application, we will send you an invoice for your entry fee. For more information call: BBQ Competition Coordinator Karen: 573-746-1011
Deadline to enter October 7th, 2026
Event will be held Friday, October 9th, 2026 - Saturday, October 10, 2026 downtown Stover, Missouri
Three Categories: chicken, ribs & pork, people's choice
- Entry Fee $175 plus $3.50 processing fee
- Only ribs and chicken will receive TOY points. No points will be given for pork only trophies , Money and bragging rights .
- Pork entry is not required to participate.
First thru Fifth place winners for each Catagory (15 trophies given)
- Fifth Place Winner: $100 cash plus trophy
- Fourth Place Winner: $125 cash plus trophy
- Third Place Winner: $150 cash plus trophy
- Second Place Winner: $175 cash plus trophy
- First Place Winners: $200 cash plus trophy
Reserve Champion Pit Master: $650 cash plus trophy
Grand Champion Pit Master: $1,500.00 cash plus trophy
For a total of 17 trophies and $4,400 prize money
Current Teams Registered
- Kingdom Que BBQ
- Rudes BBQ
- Six Pack Slabs
- Smoke N Poke BBQ
- Smoked by the Brooks
- Too Sauced BBQ
KCBS BackYard Rules 2026 (pdf)
Team Registration
Shows & Contests
Car Show
For more information call:
Bike and Car Show: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
Motorcycle Show
For more information call:
Bike and Car Show: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
Chili Cook Off
For more information call:
Pie and Chili Contest: Gina Engelbrecht at 573-789-0166
Pie Contest
For more information call:
Pie and Chili Contest: Gina Engelbrecht at 573-789-0166
Chili Cook Off Entry (pdf)
Pie Contest Entry (pdf)
Merchandise
2026 COLLECTIVE T-SHIRT
Online Store will open on September 2nd through September 18th
The Stover Area Chamber of Commerce Rock Island Festival T-shirts are here! Every town has a story t-shirts. We may have a limited supply the day of the festival at the chamber booth. Your support is the cornerstone of our community. It fosters growth, unity, and the vibrant heartbeat of our local chamber of commerce and community. Thank you so much!
Order Online Prior to September 18th to be Guaranteed a 2026 Rock Island Festival T-shirt
Schedule
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2026
Friday, October 9th, 2026
Downtown Stover, Missouri
Kickoff Evening
8:00 pm - Midnight
- Live Entertaiment by Ponch Burkhart
- Food &Margaritas - Veracruz Jr.
- Wine & Spirits by Timber Ridge Winery
KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition Check in at the American Legion Hall
7:00 pm
- Cook meeting with KCBS Representatives at American Legion Hall
Saturday, October 10th, 2025
7:00 am - 8:30 am
- Vendor Check-In & Setup
9:00 am
- Opening Ceremony in front of Dandelion Hill Market & Venue
- Opening Prayer: Michael Lowe
- American Legion, Post 343, Color Guard Presentation
- National Anthem: TBA
All Day Events, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown Stover
- Vendor Shopping
- Kids Zone Bounce Houses, Face Painting and Pony rides
- Food Court
- Car, Truck and Bike Display
9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Pie and Chili Competition contestant check-in at Dandelion Hill
11:30 am
- Pie and Chili Tasting and Judging at the Dandelion Hill Venue
KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition:
For more information call: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
10:30 am
- BBQ Judges Check in at the American Legion Hall
11:00 am
- BBQ Judges Meeting
12:00 pm
- BBQ Competition (Chicken) Turn-in at the American Legion Hall
12:30 pm
- BBQ Competition (Rib) Turn-in at the American Legion Hall
1:00 pm
- BBQ Competition (Pulled Pork) Turn-in at the American Legion Hall
Stover's Rock Island Festival Awards
Main Stage - Downtown Stover
2:00 pm
- Awards Presentations Begin
- Pie & Chili Contest Award Presentations
- Pie Auction
- Car, Truck & Bike Display Award Presentation
- KCBS BBQ Contest Award Presentation
4:00 pm
- Vendor tear down - End of Event
Stover’s Rock Island Fest Presented by the Stover Area Chamber of Commerce
stoverchamberofcommerce@gmail.com
For more information call:
Vendor Coordinator: Holly Horton 573-832-8853
Pie and Chili Contest: Gina Engelbrecht at 573-789-0166
Festival Experience & Marketing Coordinator: Live Entertainment, Sponsorship, Advertising, Website, Social Media: TBA
BBQ Competition Coordinator: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
Bike and Car Show: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
Festival Treasurer & Apparel Coordinator: Bobbie Kroeschen 660-221-435
Sponsors
| Sponsor | Sponsorship Level |
| The Backyard & Beyond | Dining Car |
| Circle K Bar Ranch | Caboose |
| Citizens-Farmers Bank | Caboose |
| Co-Mo | Caboose |
| KS95 | Caboose |
| Morgan County Health Center | Caboose |
| Nauti Tattoo | Caboose |
| Ozark Outfitters | Caboose |
| Vera Cruz Jr | Caboose |
| 4th Street Pizza | Passenger Car |
| Ace Hardware of Stover | Passenger Car |
| Baylie Stevenson of Lehman Realty Group | Passenger Car |
| Bronzwood | Passenger Car |
| Citizens Bank | Passenger Car |
| Dandelion Hill | Passenger Car |
| Fajen Lumber Co | Passenger Car |
| J & S Disposal | Passenger Car |
| Jason Moon Agency - Missouri Farm Bureau | Passenger Car |
| Karen Watkinson of Century 21 Landmark Realty | Passenger Car |
| Karna Thouvenel (Re/Max Lifestyles) | Passenger Car |
| Lake Luxury Cleaning | Passenger Car |
| Martin Supply Co | Passenger Car |
| Precision Land Management | Passenger Car |
| S & K Customs | Passenger Car |
| Siegel Quarry | Passenger Car |
| Stover Community Action Club | Passenger Car |
| Stover Milling Co | Passenger Car |
| the General Store | Passenger Car |
| the Wash Rack | Passenger Car |
| United Pentecostal Church of Versailles | Passenger Car |
| B & B Drive-In | Community Sponsorship |
| Big Al's Kettle Corn & Snack Wagon | Community Sponsorship |
| Bob Witte Insurance Agency | Community Sponsorship |
| Cathy's Jammin Jelly Stand | Community Sponsorship |
| Golden Age Living Center | Community Sponsorship |
| Grumpy G's | Community Sponsorship |
| Jaxpro Services LLC | Community Sponsorship |
| Patio 52 Bar & Grill | Community Sponsorship |
| Stover Quality Quilting | Community Sponsorship |
| The Morgan County Statesman | Community Sponsorship |
| Timber Ridge Winery | Community Sponsorship |
Engine Sponsor - $2500
- Acknowledgement throughout the event
- Logo on the back of festival t-shirts (will be placed at the top)
- Website advertisement
- Social media advertising mentioned on our social media platforms
- Included on our radio and other advertising as Presenting Sponsor
Banner on stage
Presidential Car Sponsor - $1500
- Acknowledgement throughout the event
- Logo on the back of festival t-shirts
- Website advertisement
- Social media advertising mentioned on our social media platforms
- Banner on stage
Dining Car Sponsor - $1000
- Acknowledgement throughout the event
- Logo on the back of festival t-shirts
- Website advertisement
- Social media advertising mentioned on our social media platforms
Caboose Sponsor - $500
- Logo on the back of festival t-shirts
- Website advertisement
- Social media advertising mentioned on our social media platforms
Passenger Car Sponsor - $250
- Logo on the back of festival t-shirts
- Website advertisement
Community Sponsor - $100
- Website advertisement
BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE 2026 ROCK ISLAND FESTIVAL
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who expressed interest in sponsoring the upcoming Annual Stover's Rock Island Festival. Your support means the world to us and we couldn't make this event possible without you!
For more details on how to become a sponsor and lend your support to this amazing event, please download the sponsorship forms below. We've included all the information you need to get involved and make a big difference.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to shoot us an email at stoverchamberofcommerce@gmail.com. We're here to help and we can't wait to see our community come together for an unforgettable festival! Deadline to be a sponsor is May 1st, 2026
Vendor Coordinator: Holly Horton 573-832-8853
Pie and Chili Contest: Gina Engelbrecht at 573-789-0166
Festival Experience & Marketing Coordinator: Live Entertainment, Sponsorship, Advertising, Website, Social Media and Royal Court Competition: TBA
BBQ Competition Coordinator: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
Bike and Car Show: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
Festival Treasurer & Apparel Coordinator: Bobbie Kroeschen 660-221-4359
Rock Island Festival Sponsorship Letter (pdf)
Rock Island Festival Sponsorship Levels (pdf)
Contact US
For more information call:
Vendor Coordinator: Holly Horton 573-832-8853
Pie and Chili Contest: Gina Engelbrecht at 573-789-0166
Festival Experience & Marketing Coordinator: Live Entertainment, Sponsorship, Advertising, Website, Social Media and Royal Court Competition: TBA
BBQ Competition Coordinator: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
Bike and Car Show: Karen Watkinson : 573-746-1011
Festival Treasurer & Apparel Coordinator: Bobbie Kroeschen 660-221-4359