EVENTS
 Home
& Garden Show
In 1993 this show began with just a few exhibitors echoing in a half
empty hall and has gotten so large that now it has filled two floors and
a parking lot. Exhibitors come every April from several counties to
display their latest wares and to give demonstrations.
March
26th is the date for 2011 15th Annual Home Show
 Golf
Tournament
This is a very relaxed tournament in April where all the members of the
Chamber of Commerce and other business people in the community can enjoy
each other’s company. The food is great and the weather is almost always
perfect. There are always great prizes and a wide range of skill levels.
April
15th is the date for the 2011 tournament Rain Date April 22nd
 Installation
& Awards Banquet
This is an evening to reward all of those who have worked
throughout the year to bring about these events and those who work in
the community in other ways. It is also a time to enjoy some fine food
and entertainment as the new Chamber of Commerce Officers and Directors
are installed.
April
29th
is the date for the 2011 Installation & Awards Banquet
Outdoor
Extravaganza
2nd Annual Event. A fun-filled festival at Sheet Metal Contractors Inc. Vendors,
activities, and food throughout the day from 9-5pm followed by live music
and a beer garden from 6-11pm make this an event everyone can enjoy.
Watch for this event in 2011
WE ARE SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
 Fourth
of July in De Soto on July 3rd, 2010
Parade on Main St 10 AM
Theme: "Celebrate America!"
The spirit of Patriotism could not be higher than in De Soto. The many veterans groups, the National Guard Armory, and the
individuals whose home town upbringing have left them with a great pride
in their country, all turn out for one of the biggest parades in the
county. Parade at 10:00am
EVENING EVENTS
Food &
Drinks available by the DeSoto Rotary Club at Concession Stand
FIREWORKS SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF DESOTO, July 4th at
9:15 PM
Click here
to download parade application.
 20th
Annual DeSoto Fall Festival
September
18, 2010 9am-4pm in Walther
Park
Always a beautiful place for Fall, Walther Park hosts this annual event
for over 5,000 people to have an opportunity to enjoy the park, craft
and food vendors, entertainment and
much more. In cooperation with the police and park departments, the De
Soto Chamber of Commerce delights in bringing this event to its
community.
2010 Fall Festival Sponsored By:
Oak Sponsors-
D&S FENCING CO., Festus MO 636-937-8300
SHEET
METAL CONTRACTORS INC (SMCI)
Sheet Metal, Heating, & Cooling Contractors
1661 Veterans Dr, DeSoto 636-337-2150
Maple Sponsors-
Amvets
Post 48
Eagle Bank at Jefferson Square
Walnut Sponsors-
Rep.
Joe Fallert, Jr.
Off the Hook
First State Community Bank
Southern Commercial Bank
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Jokerst Paving &
Contracting
Metro Heart Group
Friends of the Festival-
Hovis & Associates
Dr. Thomas L. Monje, OD
Would you like to be a vendor
at the Festival? Click here for Vendor
Application
Events at this year's Fall Festival include:
*Volleyball Tournament (16 yrs & older)
- The Villas, DeSoto
*Washers Tournament (all ages)
- Sponsored by DeSoto Masonic Lodge No 119
Great Clips in DeSoto, Crystal City,
and Festus
*Basketball Tournament
(16 yrs & older)
- BP Gas & Convenience Store, Hwy 110 &
Athena School Rd.
*Hula Hoop Contest (all ages)
*Three-Legged Race
(all ages)
*Little Miss & Little Miss
DeSoto Contest (ages 3-5 yrs)
- Sponsored by Great Clips in DeSoto,
Crystal City, & Festus
Rep. Joe Fallert, Jr.
*Hot Dog Eating Competition
(16 yrs & older)
-
Sponsored by Save-a-Lot
Great Clips in DeSoto, Crystal City, & Festus
*5K
Walk/Run (all ages)
- Sponsored by Jefferson Regional Medical Ctr,
Jokerst Paving
Metro Heart Group
Get Healthy DeSoto
Rep. Joe Fallert, Jr.
Off The Hook
*Car Show
- Sponsored by Mahn Funeral Home
Hopson Lumber Company
Eagle Bank
Off the Hook
Glasstime L.L.C.
Donations made to Fall Festival by:
Imo's Pizza, Jefferson Square
Valvoline Express Care, State Rt. 21, DeSoto
Off the Hook, State Rt. 21, DeSoto
Pogolino's DeSoto
Drummonds Florist
Nature's Aglow
Wal-Mart DeSoto
Subway DeSoto
Dominos Pizza DeSoto
 Christmas
in De Soto
December
3, 2010 Christms Tree Lighting December 4,
2010 Christmas Parade
Theme:
To Be Announced
This holiday involves the entire community in the spirit of Christmas.
The beginning of the season will be celebrated with the lighting of the
Christmas tree in front of City Hall on Friday evening. With music
from the band, songs from the choir, and the sounds of the bell ringers,
you are sure to feel the Christmas spirit. Warm yourself with hot
chocolate and join friends and family as we listen to the reading of the
Christmas stories. On Saturday, the Christmas parade starts at 6:00pm, Santa House
will be open at the Chamber office after parade. Camaraderie with friends,
family, and other members of the community make this evening one to remember.
December
3rd is the date for the start of the 2010 Christmas season.
Santa House will be held at the
Chamber of Commerce office at 412 S. Main Street
Santa House Dates and Times December 7th thru
December 21st:
Tuesdays 6-8pm, Fridays 6-8pm, Saturdays 9-12am
(Pictures with Santa available on Saturdays)
Show your creativity in our decorating contest!!
"Yard of Distinction" Decorating Contest
Application
"Business of Distinction" Merchant Window Decorating Contest
Application
Entry Deadline: December 11th at 4:00pm
Judging Date: December 14th thru the 18th
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