Visit Benton Como

Sloughfest
2022-05-07 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Swap Meet held at Main Street Arena 815 Gasoline Alley (behind Beth’s Mini Mart)
May 7, 2022 8 am to 6 pm
May 8, 2022 8am to 4 pm

Vintage Treasures, antiques, handmade items, animals, crafts, food trucks, much more
Contact 660-723-6052 for booth rental information

Mother's Day Nature Crafts
2022-04-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 | MO
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we want to help kids make some unique nature gifts to celebrate their loved ones. We will have two sessions on Saturday, April 23rd from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Stations will be set up where you can make spinner blade earrings and decorate clay heart ornaments with pressed flowers. We will also have a station to make a card and wrap your gifts. This class is for children ages 4-15 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Please register each participating child online at: Events | Missouri Department of Conservation (s3licensing.com).
For more information or help with registration, please contact Kara Entrop at 660-438-4465 Ext. 6402 or by email at Kara.Entrop@mdc.mo.gov.

Family Fishing
2022-04-15 12:30 - 14:30 | MO
Spring is a great time to get the whole family out to fish! This catch and release event is open to anyone ages 2 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Staff and volunteers will be on site to assist anglers. Fishing equipment and bait will be provided, however anglers are welcome to bring their own equipment and any bait not carried in water. Registration is required. Please be sure to register everyone in your group that is fishing as space is limited. Inclement weather may cancel the event.
Register online at www.mdc.mo.gov/events under Benton County.
For more information, contact Kara Entrop at 660-438-4465 Ext. 6402 or by email at Kara.Entrop@mdc.mo.gov.

Hope5one Run with Purpose 5K Run/walk
2022-04-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Drake Harbor, Warsaw, MO, 65355, United States
5K Run/walk to raise awareness and increase survivor services for survivors of human trafficking

Down & Dirty Mountain Bike Race
2022-04-09 | truman lake mountain., MO, 65355, United States
An off road running 5k on Saturday.
Mountain Bike Racing on Sunday.

Warsaw Pubs & Poker
2022-03-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Warsaw Main Street, Warsaw, MO, Main Street, Warsaw, MO, 65355, United States
Warsaw Pubs & Poker – Are you ready for a fun night out that includes good friends, great drinks and a fun time? Mark this event on your calendar!​
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 FROM 4-7PM
$15 pre-registration fee per person (no souvenir tshirt) – NOTE: This year if you pre-register (on or before 3/15/22) you will get an extra card at check-in to be used as a 6th card (best 5 out of 6 cards used at the end). Day-of registration fee is $18.
Check-in will be at Nix on or before 4pm (be sure and allow yourself enough time to get to all five pubs and enjoy their drink specials and return your poker hand to The Landing no later than 7pm)
**Pre-registration recommended and tickets can be purchased online or available for pre-sale at the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce until 3/15/22).
1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes depending on participation​. Pubs participating in the Warsaw Pubs & Poker are: Nee Nee’s Italian Restaurant, The Landing, Nix, Drake Harbor Trading Company and Missing Link Bootleg BBQ.
You will be given a poker sheet at check-in/registration (Nix outside). Stop by each pub and collect a poker card. Bring your poker sheet to The Landing on or before 7pm and the best poker hand at the end wins. No particular order of pubs but be sure and stop by all of them with drink specials at each pub. Winners will be announced at 7:15pm at The Landing and prizes awarded.​ If you are caught cheating, you will be asked to leave the event and your registration fee will not be returned.
Be sure and come to The Landing at 7pm for door prizes drawings.
This event is organized by Benton County Tourism & Recreation to raise funds for marketing efforts and the promotion of tourism.​
Notice: Must be a minimum 21 years old to attend. BCTR and the City of Warsaw are not liable for any accidents and you are encouraged if you drink to drink responsibly. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!​
Pre-registration fees are non-refundable but are transferrable. This event is rain or shine.​ T-shirts available for for pre-sale.

Bird Seed Ornaments
2022-03-18 13:00 - 14:30 | MO
Friday, March 18, 2022
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Lost Valley Hatchery
Looking for a fun and easy way to feed the birds? Join us to learn how to make bird seed ornaments. We will show you how to make an easy recipe and then participants will press the mixture into cookie cutters. While we wait for them to dry a little bit, we will talk about things you can do to help birds and attract them to your yard.
All participants must be pre-registered. Register online at www.mdc.mo.gov/events under Benton County.
For more information, contact Kara Entrop at 660-438-4465 Ext. 6402 or by email at Kara.Entrop@mdc.mo.gov.

Benton County Career Fair
2022-03-15 10:00 - 13:30 | Warsaw Community Building, 181 West Harrison Street, Warsaw, MO, 65355, United States
Looking for a new career or job be sure to join us. Bring your résumé and dress professionally.

WHS Class of 2022 Project Graduation Chili/Soup Dinner, Bingo & Silent Auction
2022-03-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Warsaw Community Building, 181 West Harrison Street, Warsaw, MO, 65355, United States
The WHS Class of 2022 Project Graduation committee will be hosting a chili/soup dinner, Bingo and silent auction at the Warsaw Community Building! Bingo cards are available for purchase and there’ll be a chance to win half of the pot! Admission will be $5. Among silent auction items donated, Kansas City Chiefs tickets WITH parking passes! The fun starts at 6:00pm! Bring a friend!
