October 2025 Newsletter

October 2025

Happy Fall! Thank you to everyone that supported our 3rd Annual Wayne County Outdoor Expo last Saturday. We loved welcoming all of you for the event and enjoy watching it grow. NOW it's OZARK HERITAGE FESTIVAL time! We are still accepting applications for food trucks and vendors! We are also excited to offer a variety of sponsorship/advertising opportunities. We will continue to publish the Ozark Heritage Festival Booklet this year, and we are excited to see it grow. Please consider sponsoring this great event as a way to advertise your business. Applications for vendors, sponsorships and the booklet can be found on our website, www.visitpiedmontmo.com, under the events tab or by contacting the Chamber office at chamber@visitpiedmontmo.com. Vendor spaces and booklet ads can also be purchased with a credit card through our online store at Products – Piedmont Area Chamber of Commerce. It's also time to be getting those float's ready! This year's theme is "All About Fall". Parade lineup begins at 9am at Clearwater H.S. with the parade starting down Main St. at 10am. There is no registration necessary, we will have volunteers there to help you lineup.

This Month:

Oct. 2: Clearwater Coffee Co Student Night

Oct. 2: Canvas & Custard at Gooch's

Oct. 3-4: Wayne County Fair

Oct. 4: City Wide Cleanup

Oct. 6: Wayne Co Saddle Club Meeting

Oct. 9: Chamber Board Meeting

Oct. 11: The Longest Table

Oct. 11: Greenville Jack O Lantern Jubilee

Oct. 12: Silent Book Club

Oct. 14: City Council Meeting

Oct. 17-18: Ozark Heritage Festival Oct. 18: Greenville Jack O Lantern Jubilee

Oct. 24: Henson Transfer Station 20 th Anniversary Celebration

Oct. 25: Chow Hall Trivia Night

Oct. 25: Wayne Co Saddle Club Round Up

Oct. 25: Greenville Jack O Lantern Jubilee

Oct. 25: River Rd Park Trick or Treat Oct. 31: Halloween - Main St Trick or Treat

Coming Soon:

Nov. 1: Wayne Co Saddle Club Trail Ride

Nov. 7: Small Town Big Scenes Art Walk

Nov. 1: Otahki Lake Monster Dash 5K

Nov. 3-6: Rotary Auction

Nov. 29: Christmas Parade

Dec. 6: Pancakes with Santa

Advantage Home Care

Bootheel In Home Care

Clark's Mountain Nursing Home

Country Valley Mercantile

Eagle Sky of the Ozarks

FCC Behavioral Health

Genesis Home Care

Impact Fisheries

Missouri Highland Healthcare

Robbi's Zephyr Cafe

Saint Francis Healthcare

The Chow Hall

Town & Country

Tractor Supply Co

Walk in Wonders

Z Manufacturing

City Wide Cleanup

The City of Piedmont has scheduled the Mayor's Annual Citywide Fall Cleanup for Saturday, October 4th. The event will be held from 8am - 12pm for city residence (proof of residency required). Pick up will be held at the corner of East Green and North 1st Streets. Curbside pickup will be done for elderly and handicap only. Calls for pickup must be made to City Hall at 573-223-7660 between Monday, September 29th and Friday, October 3rd no later than 1pm.

Trinity UMC's The Longest Table

Trinity United Methodist Church invites you to The Longest Table on Saturday, October 11th. The event will be held on First Street, behind the Farmers Market, beginning at 5pm and will include a FREE shared meal for anyone that wishes to atttend. Guests can expect great food, fun, a chance to connect with others and a commuinty building experience.

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Henson Trash and Transfer Station 20th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for the 20th anniversary celebration of Henson Trash and Transfer Station on Friday, October 24th from 11am - 2pm. Enjoy free burgers and hot dogs, giveaways and door prizes while you visit their new location at #10 Sugar Creek Rd. We will also be having a ribbon cutting at 12pm. Help us celebrate this long-standing community business!

Small Town Big Scenes

Join us for the very first Small Town Big Scenes First Friday Art Walk — a celebration of creativity, community, and connection! Downtown businesses will stay open special evening hours and host local artists and artisans showcasing their work. Shop local, experience the Arts, enjoy the vibe.Whether you’re an artist, maker, or simply love supporting local talent, this is your chance to discover unique creations and connect with your community. So mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come be part of the magic on Main Street!

This event is being planned by The Nature Cottage owner, Jessica McMahan, with help from the Piedmont Small Business Owners group. If you are interested in showcasing your art work please reach out to Jessica.

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Piedmont Rotary Club Auction

This year's Rotary Auction will be held November 3rd to the 6th. Rotary members will be reaching out to businesses and individuals in the area for auction donations. By donating to the auction you not only get free advertising on the radio, you also get to support the Rotary Club of Piedmont, Mo. Funds raised from this auction go back into the Wayne County community in the form of scholarships, team sponsorships, local scout groups, school support, and many other things in the community. Every dollar raised touches every Wayne County resident in some form. Please consider supporting Piedmont Rotary Club with this long tradition of the Rotary Auction. You can reach out to any Rotary member to donate.

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Clearwater School Foundation October Calendar Fundraiser

The Clearwater School Foundation OCTOBER CALENDAR GIVEAWAY begins NOW!!! If you haven't purchased your ticket, it's not too late. Just $20 will get you entered into at least 31 drawings (at least one per day). Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below or reaching out to a foundation member. All of this year's funds raised **WILL BE MATCHED!** This year all proceeds will go towards installing a basketball court on the upper elementary playground where there is currently an unusable section with standing water. Help the Clearwater School Foundation continue making these kinds of improvements for our kids!

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Patterson Community Center Benefit

The Patterson Community Center is planning an evening of food, fun and fellowship at their Benefit Auction and Dinner on Saturday, October 11th. The event will be held from 4pm until sell out and include a dinner of chili, hot dogs, drinks and dessert. Other events for the evening will include an auction by Haven Willis, 50/50 raffle and door prizes.

Wayne County Fair

The 2025 Wayne County Fair will be held this weekend, October 3rd - 4th! Located in Silva at the Wayne County Fairgrounds the annual event will include two nights of rodeo, an arts and craft show, live music, baked pie contest, 4-H rodeo pageant, 4-H and FFA auction and MORE! Check out the flyer for the full schedule of events and times and make your plans to attend!

Piedmont Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join in on the fun for the 3rd Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest! Decorate your best, most creative scarecrow, display it at your business and on the Greenway during the Ozark Heritage Festival then let the community pick their favorite! Voting begins today but it's not too late to get involved. All funds raised will go toward the "Piedmont Scavenger Hunt". For more info or to participate contact Jessica McMahan.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT- People's Community Bank

Peoples Community Bank in Piedmont, was built as an addition to the community in November 1996. Our bank representatives are fully experienced and ready to help you in any way possible. We support our community through volunteerism, sponsorships of community events, and involvement with our local schools. Stop by for a visit and we will discuss the products that are just right for you, or your business.

Peoples Community Bank offers many types of loans with competitive rates, fast approval, decisions made locally, low closing costs and confidentiality. Please reach out to them today at 573-223-4000 for all of your banking needs!

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573.561.0058