2024 Event Schedule
SATURDAY, May 4
Missouri Beef Days Street Festival
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Street Festival!
Located at the Polk County Missouri Museum on May 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Here you can cheer on your favorite team in the cornhole tournament located by the Beer Garden, hosted by The Dunnegan Estate. Let the kids get in on some action at a games area, with bounce houses, just for them. And be sure to come hungry too, because the Street Festival will also host a Beef Cook-Off where the public can taste and vote with a $10 donation for their favorite selections. Your donation goes to the Central Care Cancer Center. The cornhole tournament is sponsored by Francka Pools and the Beef Cook-Off is sponsored by B&B Wrecker Service. This event is sponsored by Commerce Bank.
*Times & Pricing*
- Beef Cook-Off
- Check-In at 7:00 AM
- Registration at 8:00 AM
- 10 AM Start Time for the General Public
- Judging at 1:00 PM
- $25 entry fee for participants
- $10 for spectators to sample
- Corn Hole
- Time: 10:30am
- Pricing:$75.00 for pro teams
- Deadline to register is April 26
Boots & Bling
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Boots & Bling Banquet!
Located in the Diamond S Indoor Arena on May 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM. One of the most popular Missouri Beef Days events returns this year with a fresh lineup of food, recognition, fundraising, and fun! Doll up, lace up, or buck up and head out to the Missouri Beef Days Boots & Bling Banquet for a wonderful beef dinner followed by the presentation of this year’s Polk County Cattleman of the Year awards, featured speaker LeAnn Hart, a benefit auction to raise money for local ag-related scholarships, and, of course, plenty of photo opportunities! This event is sponsored by Edward Jones of Bolivar, MO.
*Times & Pricing*
- Doors open at 5:00 PM
- Dinner/Auction at 7:00 PM
- Single Seat – $100
- Sponsored Table of 8 – $1,000
- Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Member Single Seat – $75
SUnday, may 5
Cowboy Church with LeAnn Hart
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Cowboy Church!
Located in the Diamond S Indoor Arena on May 5, 2024. Doors open at 3:30 PM and service begins at 4:00 PM. Another exciting addition to Missouri Beef Days 2024 is a new Sunday lineup consisting of special guest LeAnn Hart and Cowboy Church Preacher Jason Mauck, live music, cowboy testimonies, games for children, and a meal available for purchase from the Polk County Cattlemen. All are encouraged to come enjoy this down-home Gospel meeting. There is no charge to attend.
Monday, may 6
Beef & Wine Pairing
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Beef & Wine Pairing!
Located in Mulligan’s at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club on May 6 at 5:00 PM. Combine perfectly prepared beef with a special selection of wine to elevate the tasting experience. This event is sponsored by Top Shelf and Mulligan’s at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club.
TUESDAY, MAY 7
Celebrity Chef Showdown
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Celebrity Chef Showdown!
Located in the Diamond S Indoor Arena on May 7, 2024. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the show begins at 6:00 PM. Two celebrity chefs each paired with local celebrities will go head-to-head in an entertaining showdown to win the Missouri Beef Days Iron Skillet. The Celebrity Chef Showdown is sponsored by Joplin Regional Stockyards.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Beef & Bourbon Pairing
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Beef & Bourbon Pairing!
Located in Mulligan’s at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club on May 8 at 5:00 PM. Combine perfectly prepared beef with a special selection of bourbon to elevate the tasting experience. This event is sponsored by Top Shelf and Mulligan’s at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club.
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Missouri Beef Days Rodeo & Market – Night One
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Rodeo & Market!
Building on last year’s wildly successful event that saw an overflow crowd, this year’s Missouri Beef Days Rodeo will be held on both Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Gates will open at 5:00 PM and the Rodeo will begin at 7:00 PM each night. This event is sponsored by Hawk Fertilizer.
Located at the Polk County Fairgrounds on May 9 & 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Promising something for everyone, in addition to the rodeo experience is an onsite rodeo market! The rodeo market will showcase vendors and food trucks of interest to rodeo attendees. Guests can watch tons of exciting action, and then head to the rodeo market when it’s time to get up and stretch. There will be a wide variety of food available!
FRIDAY, MAY 10
Ag Expo
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Ag Expo!
Located in the Diamond S Indoor Arena on May 10, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Here you can visit with vendors, expand your network, discuss your operations, pick up goodies, or just see the latest and greatest ag-related solutions.
Missouri Beef Days Rodeo & Market – Night Two
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Rodeo & Market!
Building on last year’s wildly successful event that saw an overflow crowd, this year’s Missouri Beef Days Rodeo will be held on both Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Gates will open at 5:00 PM and the Rodeo will begin at 7:00 PM each night. This event is sponsored by Hawk Fertilizer.
Located at the Polk County Fairgrounds on May 9 & 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Promising something for everyone, in addition to the rodeo experience is an onsite rodeo market! The rodeo market will showcase vendors and food trucks of interest to rodeo attendees. Guests can watch tons of exciting action, and then head to the rodeo market when it’s time to get up and stretch. There will be a wide variety of food available!
SATURDAY, MAY 11
MISSOURI BEEF DAYS PARADE
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Parade!
Saturday, May 11, 2024! Set-up is at 8:30 AM and the parade kicks off at 10:30 AM. The parade route starts at CMH and is free to attend. Bring your crew and enjoy a morning of floats, music, and more! B-Town and Blade Signs sponsor this event.
CONCERT
Join us for the 2024 Missouri Beef Days Ozark Mountain Daredevils Concert!
Located in the Diamond S Indoor Arena on May 11, 2024. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the concert begins at 8:00 PM. Join us for a night of incredible music, featuring the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and special guest Brian Lumlay and Red Dirt Underground, sponsored by Dusty Ross, Neighborhood Real Estate. Grab your $40 GA or $100 VIP tickets and come enjoy!