May Third Thursday–Route 66 Fest

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.

This May, join our sponsors and vendors as we celebrate all things Route 66, including the National Corvette Convention that will be taking over several blocks of downtown!

Here is the full schedule for our 17th season of Third Thursday!
March 21: Go Green
April 18: Be a Hero!
May 16: Route 66 Fest
June 20: You Belong Celebration
July 18: Downtown WaterFest
August 15: Dog Days of Summer
September 19: Green & Gold (MSSU)
October 17: Harvest Festival

Third Thursday is a free community event for all ages. For more information or to sign up as a vendor for May 2024, visit https://www.eventeny.com/events/may-third-thursday-10290/