Major events in Columbia, 2010

November 25,2009

January

2—MU Basketball vs. Georgia

6—MU Basketball vs. Savannah State

9—MU Basketball vs. Kansas State

22—Artrageous Friday
During Artrageous Fridays, businesses in Columbia feature different works of art or artists. Residents can visit businesses all over Columbia and meet local artists, dancers, see demonstrations or participate in crafts.

February

3—MU Basketball vs. Texas A&M

5-7—Winter Fire School
The winter fire school offers more than 100 classes from participants to choose from. Topics are geared toward all levels of response from EMS, fire, emergency management and more. The fire school also hosts an Equipment Exposition.

10—MU Basketball vs. Iowa State

12-15—Missouri Grand Prix
MU Aquatic Center

17—MU Basketball vs. Texas

18-20—MSHSAA Wrestling Championships

24—MU Basketball vs. Colorado

25-28—True/False Film Festival

25-28—Show-Me State Games-Hoopin' It Up Basketball Grades 4-8

March

3—MU Basketball vs. Kansas

11-13—MSHSAA State Basketball Championships

17-20—MSHSAA State Basketball Championships

26-28—Tentative Show-Me Games Hoopin' It Up Grades 4-8

28-30—FCCLA State Conference

April

14-17—State Conference Future Farmers of America

18-20—Future Business Leaders of America

23—Artrageous Friday

23-24—MSHSAA State Speech & Debate

29-30—State High School Music Festival

May

1—State High School Music Festival

7-9—Stephens College & Columbia College Commencement

14-16—MU Spring Commencement weekend

28—Memorial Day

29-30—Salute to Vets Airshow

31—Memorial Day Parade

June

5-6—Tentative Art in the Park
The festival, which is held at Stephens Lake Park, features more than 100 artists from across the country. Art is displayed in paintings, glass, drawings and wood, among many other mediums.

July

16-18—Show-Me State Games Weekend I

23-25—Show-Me State Games Weekend II

August

6-11—Little League Midwest Senior League Regional Tournament
The tournament is for participants who are in 6th-12th grade.\

27-29—H.O.G. Rally
This motorcycle rally will include entertainment and activities for both motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts.

September

8-12—Bike MS Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Bike 2010
The ride to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society attracts more than 3,000 cyclists from across the country. Riders can form a team or ride individually.

11—MU Football vs. McNeese State

18-19—Heritage Festival
This festival, sponsored by Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department, features cowboys with their chuck wagons, traditional tradesmen and artisans and handmade crafts.

25—MU Football vs. Miami (Ohio)

October

1-2—Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival

9—MU Football vs. Colorado

23—MU Football vs. Oklahoma
This is MU's Homecoming. The weekend will feature a parade as well as other events to celebrate the university's homecoming game.

November

13—MU Football vs. Kansas State

December

31—First Night Columbia
This alcohol-free celebration takes place in downtown Columbia and on the Stephens College campus on New Years Eve.