It’s been almost 4 years since the spectacular total solar eclipse of 2017 that swept from Oregon, across the United States, through the middle of Missouri. It was the first total solar eclipse to touch the contiguous 48 states in 38 years, and the first since 1918 to go from coast to coast. Remember? The ... Read More
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
On the heels of the success of the Muddy River Marathon on May 1, VisitCape is gearing up to host and celebrate several other modes of transportation. We are thrilled to welcome these events and visitors to our community! First up, Missouri’s ONLY cross-state bicycle ride – Big BAM (Bikes Across Missouri) will pedal through ... Read More
The Great Race is coming back to Cape Girardeau! You won’t want to miss the action and excitement as vintage cars from across the country make their way into our beautiful river city June 22. The Great Race is an antique, vintage and collector car endurance road rally which takes place on public highways from ... Read More
Mark your calendars for a year of fun, engaging events in Cape Girardeau, Missouri! Here’s what’s happening, month by month, and you can see all of these events – and many more! – on our event calendar. January Winter Tree ID Cardinal Caravan Bootheel Bluegrass Festival Cinderella: The Opera John Mceuen STOMP February First Friday ... Read More
The holidays are here in Cape Girardeau! We’ve gathered local holiday happenings and Christmas classics in one spot so you can get seriously festive this holiday season. Christmas at the Glenn House Christmas at the Glenn House opens for their annual holiday tours the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 24th, and you can wander through this ... Read More
Do you have a Christmas wish list to pass on to Mr. Claus, or have a little one who does? Here’s where you can find Santa this holiday season in Cape Girardeau! Downtown Christmas Open House Plan to attend the Downtown Christmas Open House on Friday, December 1st and take pictures with Santa in his ... Read More
Experience eras ranging from Columbus’ seafaring days in the late 1400s to early days in our river city in the 1700s all the way to WWII and everything in between September 29th, 30th and October 1st in Cape Girardeau at a weekend packed with history of all shapes and sizes! (Psst: This custom map covers ... Read More
Fair week is upon us – the SEMO District Fair kicks off Saturday, September 9 and runs through Saturday, September 16! We put our heads together to come up with everything you need to know so you can have the most fun humanly possible at the SEMO District Fair. 1. Start the party with a ... Read More
August 21, 2017 was a day to remember! The sky put on quite a show, and we got to enjoy the day at the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex along with 3,000 new friends. We welcomed folks from 18 U.S. States, five countries – England, Mexico, Canada, Lithuania and Australia – and filled up every hotel room, ... Read More
