Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host October’s Third Thursday Event, ‘Harvest Festival’ on October 15

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, Spire, and Vert’s Neighborhood Dispensary partner for “Harvest Festival” during the last Third Thursday of the year on October 15! Come enjoy an evening in downtown Joplin with over 145 vendors, live music, and fun activities.

This month’s Third Thursday sponsor, Spire, is once again supporting this year’s Harvest Festival and will have energy-saving tips available. “As a natural gas provider, it’s important to us that we use our energy to support the communities we serve. We’re excited to once again support this fun, family-friendly event and help families learn ways to save energy,” says Mike Fornelli, Spire Southwest Regional Manager. “And, as we head into cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to start preparing your home to be more energy efficient.

Visit Spire on the 400 block for games, giveaways, and energy-saving tips all night long.

Vert’s will also be set up on the 400 block along with their friends (like Curio Wellness). Enjoy product education, free merch, and many surprises!

The evening’s events will include:

• Live music all night from Paul Blakely, The Forget-Me-Nots, and Baylee’s Music Academy.
• The annual Thriller Flash Mob from the Joplin Family YMCA once it turns dark.
• A native plant sale and mum fundraiser hosted by the Youth Volunteer Corps at their booth.
• The return of the Third Thursday Gathering, courtesy of Creative Car Audio (located at 7th Street and Main). Come show off your car, boat, motorcycle, ATV, or whatever your ride is! Come in on the back side of the store and staff will help you get parked. Even if you aren’t showing a vehicle, come down and check out the others.
• Patio and on-street dining throughout the event, including at Vino Noir and The Main Event.
• A vintage car cruise on the 100 block.
• An artisan market on the 500 block.
• More than 130 vendors, including 30+ food and beverage options.

Lori Haun, executive director of the Downtown Joplin Alliance, states, “Our 19th season of Third Thursday has been full of great moments. We hope you’ll come join us as we close out the year!”

Third Thursday is held from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month from March through October.

This season’s events are made possible thanks to KSN/KODE and JoplinRecycles.com: “From plastic bottles to metal cans, recycling in Joplin is easy. Get rolling—request your recycling cart today. Recycling benefits us all. Learn more here. Recycle. It’s how we roll.”

Sponsors for the 20th anniversary 2027 season are currently being sought. Please contact lori@downtownjoplin.com for more information.

Reference:

Ivy Hagedorn, Assistant Director
Downtown Joplin Alliance
928.514.7713
ivy@downtownjoplin.com