Come to downtown Cape Girardeau this weekend, September 17-18, for a weekend full of live music, food, drinks, and a unique outdoor experience for the entire family. The 3rd annual Shipyard Music Festival kicks off Friday at 6 pm and continues on two stages through the day and evening Saturday. There are 18 musical acts ... Read More
As a federal holiday, Labor Day acknowledges the contributions and achievements of American workers and for many people, symbolizes the end of summer and start of the school year. If you’re looking for family-friendly activities to do this weekend, Cape has you covered! Friday evening, bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs to Tunes at Twilight, ... Read More
Did you realize you could be eating Chicago deep dish pizza in less than two hours…in Chicago? Yum! The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport is a full-service airport offering daily flights to Chicago, whether your destination is The Windy City…or beyond! You can fly from Cape Girardeau to Chicago then take a flight from Chicago to ... Read More
It’s August. Teachers are setting up their classrooms, school supplies are flying off the shelves and vacations are over. But wait – did you get everything crossed off your family’s summer bucket list? Don’t worry! There’s still time to squeeze in some summer fun. Here’s a list we’ve compiled of a few favorite summer family ... Read More
August is National Golf Month! What a great time of year to dust off your clubs and explore our area’s four fabulous courses! They each offer facilities to entice beginning golfers to start a new hobby as well as challenge long-time, expert golfers. Established in 1921, and celebrating their centennial this year, Cape Girardeau Country ... Read More
When was the last time you took a bite out of a juicy summer peach? Even if it was recently, now is the time to do it again! July is National Peach Month, so get to the Cape Riverfront Market or the Cape Farmer’s Market and get some! Peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach pie…or ... Read More
“If summer had one defining scent, it’d definitely be the smell of barbecue,” said Food Network host Katie Lee. We agree! But never fear, if backyard grilling isn’t your thing or if you want to take a break and dine in the air-conditioned indoors, Cape Girardeau has some mouth-watering BBQ options. Check out Bandana’s BBQ ... Read More
After a canceled 2020 season due to the pandemic, Cape Girardeau’s baseball team, the Cape Catfish, is back in action this summer. And they are the team to watch! In 2019, the Catfish won the Western Division in the 12-team Prospect League, a collegiate summer wood bat league and they’re off to a great start ... Read More
Cape is definitely a pet-friendly town! There are many places that welcome pets including restaurants and parks. Local wineries Hunter Valley Winery and River Ridge Winery offer ample outdoor seating areas and often have live music on the weekends and welcome the furry members of your family. Katy O’Ferrells Irish Pub and Restaurant’s sidewalk seating ... Read More
Join us in celebration of our nation’s birthday at several events over the weekend! Fort D, the only remaining one of four Civil War forts that protected the City of Cape Girardeau from Confederate attack, is always a good place to kick off the 4th of July weekend! The soldiers of Fort D celebrated the ... Read More
