(Joplin, Mo) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Downtown Lofts Tour, a ticketed fundraiser to be held on May 2, 2026, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm and that the final slate of property locations has been revealed.
This tour will give participants a glimpse of what it’s like to live downtown, by showcasing historic properties available to rent or buy in the downtown area.
This tour will take you into some of downtown’s most fascinating properties–some units will be fully furnished and occupied, others will still be in process of renovation. Through the years, visitors to the tour should be able to see the progress made at certain locations as they go from from rough industrial locations to luxe condos and lofts. Volunteer docents of varying expertise will be onsite at each stop.
This tour will allow you to visit spaces that have otherwise limited access–including, for the first time, a few spaces destined for more commercial or flexible purposes (including the Joplin Carnegie Library)!
Joplin Carnegie Library (830 S Wall)
Eureka Flats (824 S Main)
Muir Building (903 S Main)
Independent Apartments Building (223 W 3rd)
Empire Block (524 S Main)
Pennington Lofts (514 S Virginia)
Christman’s Lofts (501 S Main St)
Moss-DeGraff Building (906 S Main St)
Hollcroft Stults Lofts (401 Virginia Ave)
Tour visitors are also welcome to stop into the Starry Eyed Lounge, to cool off (or warm up, it is Missouri after all) and grab a a drink and a snack. This is located at Starry Eyed Girl, in the plaza.
Tickets are $25 per person and will grant entry to all properties on the tour, as well as a commemorative guidebook. Purchase tickets here.
Separate tickets are also available for Tip Top Toast: A VIP Reception Under the Stars, to be held on the roof of the historic Columbian Building at 418 S Main St from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Live music, signature cocktails, catered small plates from Starry Eyed Girl, and a keepsake rocks glass will be provided, as well as stunning views of downtown Joplin. Tickets are $75 each and limited in quantity (a Lofts Tour ticket is included in purchase price).
This is a rain or shine event–no refunds given, though there is a backup location for the Rooftop Reception in case of poor weather.
All proceeds will benefit Downtown Joplin Alliance, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to the revitalization of our historic downtown district.
Reference:
Ivy Hagedorn, Assistant Director
Downtown Joplin Alliance
928.514.7713
ivy@downtownjoplin.com
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