Check out all the events happening in Springfield, Missouri in May 2022.
Gigs In The Garden
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and listen to live, local music at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park with Gigs in the Garden. The concerts are free to attend but a $10 donation is suggested. In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will move inside the adjacent Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
When: May 1, 8, 15, 22
Where: 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield
Springfield Cardinals Games
Attend a Springfield Cardinals home game at Hammons Field. Keep an eye out for special promotional days such as $2 Hot Dog Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Friday night fireworks.
When: May 3-15, 31
Where: 955 E. Trafficway St., Springfield
“Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: Opera Rocks”
Ozarks Lyric Opera is hosting the rock-and-awe fundraiser of the year with a glam-gala concert of your favorite rock hits performed by the cast of “Pagliacci” and the epic stylings of M-Dock Band.
When: May 5
Where: 325 Park Central E., Springfield
Corn Dog Kickoff
You don't have to wait until the fair to indulge in all your favorite fair foods. Tickets to the Corn Dog Kickoff include a full-size corn dog, two full-sized drinks, and endless fair food samples.
When: May 7
Where: 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield
NEEDTOBREATHE: “Into The Mystery Acoustic” Tour
See NEEDTOBREATHE perform at the historic Gillioz Theatre. The band has gathered one platinum single, four gold singles, and a gold album.
When: May 7
Where: 325 Park Central E., Springfield
“Springfield Symphony: Flamenco!” Concert
Join the Springfield Symphony for a thrilling performance of flamenco music with Kansas City’s own flamenco group, Ensemble Iberica. Hear the rhythms and melodies of Spain as the orchestra is joined by guitar, percussion, and vocals.
When: May 7
Where: 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield
Artsfest
Presented by Great Southern Bank and hosted by the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street returns for its 41st year. One of the largest outdoor arts festivals in southwest Missouri, the festival features more than 90 artists from all over the country, live entertainment and delicious food.
Advanced tickets are available at bit.ly/artsfest2022. There are two entry times to choose from each day: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free.
When: May 7-8
Where: Historic Walnut Street
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Planting Festival
Browse through thousands of varieties of plants and learn how to grow them at Baker Creek’s farm and pioneer village. Join thousands of gardeners at America's premier event of seeds, plants, music, culture, and the celebration of historic foods. Registration for the event is required. Guests can sign up here.
When: May 8-9
Where: 2278 Baker Creek Rd., Mansfield
The Springfield Symphony's 12th Annual Gala
Join the symphony for the Springfield Symphony's 12th Annual Gala. Reserve your table now for the party with fabulous music, live and silent auctions, delicious food, and dancing.
When: May 14
Where: 2546 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
Missouri Beef Days
The inaugural Missouri Beef Days is a week-long celebration of all things beef, hosted by Missouri’s top beef-producing counties in the Ozarks, and highlighting the industry’s importance to the region, state, and nation. Attend beef tours, dine on delicious farm-raised products, attend concerts, rodeos and the Beef Days parade. All events are scattered around Bolivar.
When: May 18-21
Where: Bolivar
Nixa Sucker Days
What started as a fish fry in 1957 has evolved into a three-day festival. Enjoy fried sucker fish, a parade, beer garden, live music, fair rides, arts and crafts vendors and more at Nixa Sucker Days.
When: May 20-22
Where: 205 North St., Nixa
“Paw Patrol Live!”
X barks the spot in PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”! It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration. But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. See what happens at their live performance at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
When: May 24-25
Where: 525 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield
39th Annual Mid-America Street Rod Nationals
See more than 2,200 pre-1986 specialty vehicles at the 39th Annual Mid-America Street Rod Nationals. Highlights include street rods, cool vehicle customs, pick-ups, restored muscle cars, pre-touring cars and other speciality cars on display for public viewing.
When: May 27-29
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