# Meetups Events | List Of All Upcoming Meetups Events In Joplin

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming meetups events in Joplin, find information & tickets for upcoming meetups events happening in Joplin.
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Explore all upcoming meetups events in Joplin, find information & tickets for upcoming meetups events happening in Joplin.

## Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: 11th VW500 Annual Memorial Day Weekend Cruise
  - **Description**: Save the date: Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (May 23-25) is going to be one you don’t want to miss! 

It’s the 11th Vw500 Memorial Day Weekend Cruise. One of the largest Volkswagen Road Rallies/ Cruise/ Rolling Car Show in the Midwest. 

If you have an old Vi
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am – Mon May 25 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/11th-vw500-annual-memorial-day-weekend-cruise/200028329710430
  - **Venue**: Route 66
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  - **Categories**: memorial-day, car-shows, trips-adventures, camping
- **Event Name**: Poverty Tour 2025
  - **Description**: i’m just simply copying and pasting this information from Dalton‘s post. I am not an organizer. I don’t have the official location or start time just what he posted.

Here's your ROUGH Itinerary for Poverty Tour 2026. Thanks to Big Mike Sullivan for helpi
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  - **Date**: Mon Jun 01 2026 at 11:00 am – Mon Jun 01 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/poverty-tour-2025/200029374912638
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin, Missouri
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  - **Categories**: meetups, trips-adventures, flea
- **Event Name**: Storyteller Songwright Meetup @ Palen Music Joplin
  - **Description**: This is a casual meetup for local songwrights to network, share experiences, and learn more about what is going on behind the scenes of the Storyteller Songwright Collective.

This event is open to all songwriters interested in attending. 

This event wil
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri May 15 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/storyteller-songwright-meetup-palen-music-joplin/200029966316008
  - **Venue**: Palen Music Joplin
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- **Event Name**: CAN’s Spring Quarterly Meetup: Joplin
  - **Description**: Launch into the summer with CAN!  Join us for an evening of space-themed activities and snacks.  Enjoy time with everyone from the CAN community and apply for the summer program!

Where:

Joplin Public Library
East & West Community Rooms
1901 E 20th S
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/can’s-spring-quarterly-meetup-joplin/200029966302049
  - **Venue**: Joplin Public Library
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- **Event Name**: BBB Coffee Connections
  - **Description**: Join us for BBB Coffee Connections, a free, come-and-go meetup for BBB Accredited Businesses and anyone interested in learning more about BBB. 

Stop by the Rottler Pest Solutions office in Joplin, MO (1301 W 4th St, Joplin, MO)  to connect with other BBB
  - **Date**: Wed May 06 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed May 06 2026 at 09:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/bbb-coffee-connections/200029966332310
  - **Venue**: 1301 W 4th St, Joplin, MO 64801-3082, United States
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  - **Categories**: Meetups

## Trending Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: May Third Thursday - Outdoors in the Ozarks
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: June Third Thursday - You Belong in Joplin
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: September Third Thursday - Green and Gold
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: July Third Thursday - Downtown Waterfest
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Mother Road Mayhem 2026 - Lifted & Lowered Trucks, Cars, Jeeps, sxs, & more
  - **Description**: Join Us for the 6th Annual Mother Road Mayhem

May 15th–16th, 2026 | Joplin, Missouri

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend at Mother Road Mayhem 2026, the ultimate lifted & lowered truck, car, Jeep, SXS & automotive showcase, returning to
  - **Venue**: 3980 W Birdsong, Joplin Mo 64801
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- **Event Name**: October Third Thursday - Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO
  - **Description**: 🥳Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival Joplin, Mo returns  Aug. 28-30th 2026🎈💜

Three days of family friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, food truck and vendor's market,
  - **Venue**: Missouri Southern State University
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- **Event Name**: August Third Thursday - Dog Days of Summer
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: JOMO Pridefest 2026 - "Pride on 66"
  - **Description**: Our BIGGEST PRIDE YET! Take a Trip on Route 66 Celebrating 100 Years of Pride on the Mother Road for Southwest Missouri's Largest FREE 3-Day Pride Festival! Big announcements in store stay tuned! Until then mark your calendars for September 4-6th 2026 for
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Joplin?
  - **A:** 11th VW500 Annual Memorial Day Weekend Cruise (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am at Route 66), Poverty Tour 2025 (Mon Jun 01 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Joplin, Missouri), Storyteller Songwright Meetup @ Palen Music Joplin (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 am at Palen Music Joplin), CAN’s Spring Quarterly Meetup: Joplin (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:30 pm at Joplin Public Library), BBB Coffee Connections (Wed May 06 2026 at 08:30 am at 1301 W 4th St, Joplin, MO 64801-3082, United States).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Joplin in April 2026?
  - **A:** CAN’s Spring Quarterly Meetup: Joplin (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:30 pm at Joplin Public Library).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Joplin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Joplin on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Joplin?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Joplin include Route 66, Downtown Joplin, Missouri, Palen Music Joplin.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Joplin include Richard Black, Storyteller Songwrights, Compass Academy Network.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Joplin.

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