Hootin’ an Hollarin’ Days, Gainesville

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 20; 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 21; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on the Gainesville Square. Don’t miss this annual three-day event that features everything from turtle races to outhouse races and everything that makes celebrating the Ozarks fun. There will be plenty of live music, crafts, food, contests and games. Go to hootinanhollarin.com or search for it on Facebook.

Marionville AppleFest

Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 21 and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 22, downtown Marionville. There will be crafts, food, retail booths, live music and a free carnival for kids. A parade starts at 10 a.m. Sept. 22, followed by a car show, a slew of contests including a husband-calling contest and fireworks. www.marionvilleapplefest.com or search for “AppleFest Festival” on Facebook

Billings Fall Harvest

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22, throughout Billings. A day of shopping, food, music, antiques and more, hosted by Billings Merchants Association.

Fall on the Frisco

8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 22, downtown Jackson Street, Willard. Arts/crafts vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, live music, dog costume contest, ComicCon hero and villain walk, beer garden and more. Free admission. 417-742-2442

9th Annual Meadfest, 7C’s Winery

Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 23, 7Cs Winery, 502 E. 560th Road, Walnut Grove. This medieval celebration will include competitions, recreations and living history. Bring the family and enjoy the fun. Free wine and mead tasting. Free admission. Souvenir mead tasting glasses are $5. 417-788-2263

Black Walnut Festival, Stockton

Sept. 27-29. Free. This huge festival is in its 58th year and will feature loads of booths, bands, a parade and much more. For information: stocktonlakesertoma.com/black-walnut-festival or search for “2018 Black Walnut Festival” on Facebook.

5th Annual Sertoma Oktoberfest

11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 29, Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St. Jam-packed with bands, the Alpine Good Will Games, Brat Eating Contest and the popular Running of the Wieners. Food and drink vendors. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students w/ID, kids 12 and under are free. Come in traditional Bavarian dress for free entry. 417-886-8606, ext. 102

Pioneer Day Festival, Mountain View

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29, downtown Mountain View. Kick off the day with quilt, tractor and car shows, enjoy a costume contest and dancers and listen to live music before the parade starts at 4 p.m. Free. mountainviewmo.com or 417-934-2601

2018 EGGfest — Smokin’ the Ozarks

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29, Outdoor Home, 882 W. Tracker Road, Nixa. Celebrate the versatility of the Big Green Egg and taste what the cooking teams come up with. Through Sept. 9, tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple. Free T-shirts are included. Outdoorhome.com or 417-761-7611

Norwood Farmer’s Day Festival

8 a.m. Sept. 29, downtown Norwood. The celebration includes a 5K fun run/walk, parades, pie and cobbler contests, live music, raffles, a home-run derby and an annual alumni baseball game. Free. Search for “Norwood Farmer’s Day” on Facebook or call 417-746-4613

Rockin’ Rogersville

4-10 p.m. Sept. 29 on Constitution Boulevard, in the Jamestown subdivision, Rogersville. This outdoor music festival features Machine Gun Symphony and benefits the community of Rogersville. Tickets are 10 in advance or $15 at the gate; children ages 8 and younger get in free. For tickets, go to rockinrogersville.com or pick them up at Citizens Bank of Rogersville or Legacy Bank.

Fair Grove Heritage Reunion

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29-30, grounds of historic Wommack Mill, 38 S. Main St., Fair Grove. Arts and crafts, period entertainment, music, dancing, demonstrations and parade on Saturday. 417-833-3467

52nd Annual Maple Leaf Festival, Carthage

Oct. 1-27: Don’t miss the monthlong festival held in the heart of Carthage featuring exhibitions, pageants, live music, a parade, tons of food and art, a carnival, dodgeball, a bike tour and 5k run, car show, tractor show and so much more. The parade kicks off at 9 a.m. Oct. 20, but be sure to go to www.carthagechamber.com for the very full calendar of events.

Republic Pumpkin Daze

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6, Main Street, Republic. Celebrate the season of all the great pumpkins at this annual celebration. republicpumpkindaze.com or 417-732-6210

Pioneer Heritage Festival of the Ozarks, Ava

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6; 10 a.m. service and festival resumes 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7, Ava. Celebrate the pioneer spirit with this festival, which features demonstrations of weaving, spinning, blacksmithing, flint knapping and much more. Entertainment includes live bands, and folks are encouraged to bring a musical instrument and a lawn chair. Parking is free, but donations of $5 are suggested at the gate. www.heritage417.com or search for “Pioneer Heritage Festival of the Ozarks” on Facebook.

Ozarks Older Iron Club Fall Tractor Show and Pull, Cabool

10 a.m.-close Oct. 12-13; 310 Cannaday, Cabool. Step back in time with demonstrations of old-fashioned equipment, including gas engines, sawmills, blacksmithing, cider pressing and more. Concessions are available. A parade of tractors will be held at 11 a.m. both days as will tractor pulls. Free, with free parking. Search for “OOIC Fall Tractor Show and Pull” on Facebook.

52nd Annual Apple Butter Makin’ Days, Mount Vernon

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 12; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14. 101 S. Hickory, Mount Vernon. More than 400 booth spaces will be filled with handmade crafts and loads of food. Also on the schedule are a parade, wiener dog races and a car show. Free. www.mountvernonchamber.com or 417-466-7654

Hollister Grape and Fall Festival

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 13, Downing Street, Hollister. Celebrate the grape harvest and Hollister’s history at this event that features a 5K fun run, live entertainment, food and craft vendors and a beer and wine garden. Live music and a street dance kick off at 7 p.m. Free. Hollisterchamber.net or 417-334-3050

5th Annual Ozarktoberfest, West Plains

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 13, 1368 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains. This beer fest features homebrew competitions, live music and German fare. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area. Ozarktoberfest.org or search “Ozarktoberfest” on Facebook.

24th annual Art in the Park

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14, Sequiota Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine. Enjoy and be inspired by some of the best art in the Ozarks in the beauty of the park. Free. Artcraftguild.org or search for “SW MO Art & Craft Guild” on Facebook.

Sparta Persimmon Days Festival

Noon-8 p.m. Oct. 19 and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 20, Roller Park, 837 Division St., Sparta. The schedule for this annual two-day event has not yet been posted, but it promises live entertainment throughout both days, arts and crafts and, almost without question, food. Search for “2018 Sparta Persimmon Days Festival” on Facebook or call or text 417-838-1854.

Pets & Pumpkins Festival 2018

Pets & Pumpkins, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 20, Park Central Square. A fall festival for the entire family, including games, activities and a costume parade/contests. Admission is $2 for each attendee (adult, child or pet). www.petsandpumpkins.com or 417-830-8121

Warsaw Heritage Days

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21; Drake Harbor, West Harrison Street, Warsaw. Visit more than 200 vendors offering everything from handcrafted items to food and enjoy a 19th century Ozark Highlands at Kaysinger Bluff. There will be period clothing demonstrations and other displays. warsawchamberofcommerce.com or 660-438-5922

Glade Top Trail Flaming Fall Revue Music and BBQ Festival

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21 Caney Picnic Area, Ava. This event celebrates the colors of fall with food, dessert auction, pumpkin and face painting, live music and breathtaking views. Dinner will be served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Choices are pulled pork and sides, $6; ham and beans with cornbread, $4; or hot dog and chips, $3. Directions: From Ava, take Missouri 5 south, turn right on Highway A and follow the signs to the picnic area on Glade Top Trail. avachamber.org or 417-683-4594

Cassville Chili Cook Off

Oct. 27. Schedule in development. Main Street, Cassville. This annual event historically features live music, craft booths and pet parade and, of course, chili and salsa tasting. www.cassville.com or 417-847-2814