Warrensburg Area Promises Active Weekend

Want to see an air show, watch a baseball tournament or attend an art auction?  Warrensburg is your place the weekend of May 18-20.  The big event on the 19th & 20th is Wings Over Whiteman, a major air show at Whiteman AFB.  Make sure you visit the faq's for entry instructions.

NCAA Division II baseball fans can enjoy a 6-team regional tournament starting at 3 PM on Thursday; it runs through Sunday.  More info is available at the UCM website.

Art aficionados can pick up art by well-known area artists at the MMA Scholarship Art Auction, Friday evening starting at 6 PM.   This benefit auction raises funds for annual art scholarships.

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Posted by Bill Wayne, Cottage on the Knoll at Cedarcroft Farm, Warrensburg, Missouri

BBIM Blog Training at School House Bed and Breakfast 2012

BBIM held a Blog training workshop at School House Bed and Breakfast in Rocheport on May 9, 2012 to assist members of BBIM in creating blogs for their region.

The class was taught by Brian Slind and there were a total of 13 people in attendance for a 4 hour workshop.

The attendees will take the information they receive and begin writing blogs for the four new regional blogs of Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri.

Stay tuned for the announcement in the coming weeks about the new regional blogs which will be on each regional page of BBIM.  We know you will be excited to hear about events, activities and other submissions by our members.

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Submitted by Brian Slind of the University Avenue Bed and Breakfast in Columbia Mo.

Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Airshow, Columbia

The Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Airshow in Columbia Missouri invites the public to come for this 24th Annual FREE two-day Salute to Veterans Airshow over the Memorial Day Weekend May 26-27, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Columbia Regional Airport.

Admission is absolutely FREE to the Airshow. Shuttle service will be available from the Hearne’s Center in Columbia and the Jefferson City Airport for a minimal fee.

The 6-Day Celebration includes among other activities the FREE Salute To Veterans Parade at 9:55 am, Monday, Memorial Day, May 28th on Broadway in downtown Columbia, and concludes with the Military Ceremony at the Boone County Courthouse immediately following the Parade.

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Submitted by Brian Slind of the University Avenue Bed and Breakfast in Columbia Mo.

National Travel and Tourism Week Missouri Better Way to Stay

As National Travel and Tourism Week nears, BBIM invites you to come to Missouri, the Heartland of America for your next vacation.

This year the National Travel and Tourism Week is May 5-13, 2012 and there is plenty of time to plan for a Missouri Better Way to Stay vacation.

The Annual Salute to Travel and Tourism in America is the first full week of May and has annually been recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week since 1984.

Nationally, localized events are presented in cities, states and travel businesses to champion the power of travel.  It was established as National Tourism Week when the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution in 1983 designating the week to be celebrated in May.

As you think about your vacation plans for this year, be sure to include Missouri and BBIM in your travel plans.

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Submitted by Brian Slind of the University Avenue Bed and Breakfast in Columbia Mo.

Caves of Missouri offer tours, Bat Fest and family fun

Caves of Missouri offer tours, Bat Fest and family fun for those adventurous enough to climb down into the deep caverns.

Missouri has been called the 'Cave State' because of the high concentration of caves within the state.  Some of the well known caverns are Bridal Cave, Cathedral Cave, Mark Twain Cave and Meramec Caverns all of which have wonderful tours guests can take.

Some also have festivals such as the Missouri Bat Festival at the Onondaga Cave State Park that is coming up on April 21, 2012.

What ever your reason for going deep into Missouri Caves plan your trip by visiting one of Missouri's truly great landmark caverns.

For a complete map of caves in Mo, click HERE.

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Submitted by Brian Slind of the University Avenue Bed and Breakfast in Columbia Mo.

Spring Things in Warrensburg

Spring is time for fun activities in and near Warrensburg. On Saturday, April 14th, Warrensburg is "going to the dogs" with Old Drum Days festival at the Old Courthouse Square in "old town." There'll be plenty of activities for both humans and dogs, including the Old Drum Day 5K Run/Walk, Re-enactments of the Old Drum Story, Best Friend Dog Show, Classic Car Show, Vendor Booth, Gift Basket Raffle, Doggone Fun Games for Kids, Live Concert on the Lawn and Book Signings. See Jocomohistory.org for more information.

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Posted by Bill Wayne, Cottage on the Knoll at Cedarcroft Farm, Warrensburg, Missouri

University Concert Series final upcoming shows

The University Concert Series final upcoming shows as the series begins to wind down for another season include the following:


David Sadaris on Saturday April 21

Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake on Tuesday May 1

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils on Friday May 4

Ang Li, Pianist on Monday May 7

Blind Boone Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival on June 11-13

For these and other shows, please visit the University Concert Series website by Click Here

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Submitted by Brian Slind of the University Avenue Bed and Breakfast in Columbia Mo.