Local Events

Spring Fever Days

Spring Fever Days, an annual event, was held May 8,9 and 10 in 2008.  2009 Dates are May 7,8 and 9.  Most activities are located on Main Street.  Festivities begin Thursday evening with a Bluegrass Jam session at the Main Street Pavilion, gospel music usually showcased on Friday evening on the Main Street Pavilion stage.   Friendly faces, good food, games, crafts and lots of activities.

The fun continues into Saturday beginning with the Spring Fever Day Parade at 10 a.m., a classic car show and motorcycle show and great entertainment throughout the day at the pavilion. And the 3rd annual "Ellington Idol" contest in the evening.

Be sure to stay around for the horse show at 7 p.m., hosted by the Ellington Saddle Club, located at the horse arena.

The carnival is also located on Main Street, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with armbands offered each day.   Fun for the whole family.
Come see us during Spring Fever Days, hosted by the Ellington Chamber of Commerce.

 

Ellington Saddle Club Horse Show

An annual event held at the Ellington Horse Arena that usually coincides with Spring Fever Days on Saturday Night.

4th Of July Fireworks Display

An annual event featuring a glorious display of light is set off at dusk, at the junction of Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 106.  Fireworks display hosted by the Ellington Chamber of Commerce.

Reynolds County Fair

To be held Labor Day weekend 2009.  Fair Begins on Thursday night and continues through Saturday.   Come join us for three full days of county fair fun! Carnival rides, bullriding rodeo, 4 wheeler event, mule jumping, games for the kids, good food, beauty pageants, crafts, great entertainment, horse shows, team penning, stock dog show, fair exhibits, etc. Located at the Reynolds County Fairgrounds, five miles West of Hwy 21 on O Hwy in Redford, MO.

Annual Rotary Halloween Parade

To be held Saturday, Oct. 25th, 2008.  Parade begins at 10:30 a.m.  The Rotary auction and barbecue follows the parade at 11:30 a.m.  Hosted by the Ellington Rotary Club.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Visit From Santa

This year's festival will be held December 5th in the old gym at the Ellington High School.  The Ellington Chamber of Commerce will light the community Christmas tree to kick off the Holiday Season.  Santa visits with all of the children and presents them with a picture of both.  Refreshments.

Ellington, Missouri Chamber of Commerce; 573 663-7997; PO Box 515, Ellington, MO 63638