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TC'S Junk Fest - May 21st and May 22nd - ➡️ Antiques, Shabby Chic, Farmhouse, Boutiques, Food Trucks, and MORE! ⬅️

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TC's Junk will showcase some amazing junk shows throughout the year! Bringing you Fabulous Junk, One of a Kind Finds, Antiques, Shabby Chic, Farmhouse, Handmade, Boutiques, and MUCH MORE! Their first show of the year will take place on May 21st and May 22nd in Iberia, MO featuring over 100 vendors at their wedding barn. Just a short drive from Fort Leonard Wood, you won't want to miss this event if you love hunting some of the best "junk", antiques, home decor, and more! Read on to get the details!  TC's JUNK FEST Friday, May 21st, 12pm - 7pm Saturday, May 22nd, 9am - 3pm At The Barn at Honeysuckle Farms 41 Tavern Creek Road  Iberia, MO 65486 Admission is $5 Early Access $10 (12-1 on Friday 9-10 on Saturday) Kids 12 and under are FREE -- Parking is FREE Vintage, Farmhouse, Handmade, Boutiques, One of a Kind Finds, Primitives, Antiques, Shabby Chic, Jewelry & SOO MUCH MORE!! There is something for the entire family to enjoy while you're shopping at the bar...

Hanna Hills Disc Golf Course Located near Fort Leonard Wood!

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Hannah Hills Disc Course is located just within 4 miles of Fort Leonard Wood. They will be hosting a Professional Disc Golf Association Open on April 17th and you won't want to miss your opportunity to play at this gorgeous course! Read on to learn more about the course and Hanna Hills Open III!   About Hanna Hill Disc Golf Course Hanna Hills Disc Golf Course is located in the beautiful Ozarks. Cliff-top views with major elevation change throughout. Donations to help with upkeep and improvements are appreciated. Entrants must register at the map course marquee. Disc Golf - A Growing and Popular Sport!  The sport is growing and becoming increasingly in high demand across the US! Last year, over 180 players played at Hanna Hills Disc Golf Course in May alone! Players came from the local area, across Missouri, and even several out-of-state players from California, Maine, Texas, and Louisiana! Players have rated the Hanna Hills Disc Golf Course 4.8 out of 5, which ties them ...

31st Annual 4j Production Horse Sale! March 27th in Waynesville, MO

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4-J Horse Sales invites you to their barn in Waynesville, MO for their 31st Annual 4J Production Horse Sale! The Laughlin Family breeds and trains quality, gated trail and show horses and if you are in the market for a new horse, you won't want to miss this sale. Read on to get all the details from Fort Wood Hotels !  About 4J Big Piney  The Laughlin Family welcomes you to 4-J Big Piney Horse Camp, LLC! For over 50 years, we have combined beautiful trail riding scenery with warm hospitality and wonderful home-cooked meals. Join us for a relaxing vacation on horseback... outdoor fun for the entire family! The Laughlin Family also breeds and trains QUALITY, GAITED TRAIL, and SHOW HORSES. If you are looking for a well-bred, well-broke horse, contact 4-J today! We specialize in matching horses & riders for the best possible riding experience. Make plans to attend a 4-J Horse Sale for the horse of your dreams! Join us for our 31st Annual 4-J Production Horse Sale on Saturday, ...

Kickin' It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge March 27th-28th!

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This month, the Kickin' It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge will be coming back to St. Robert, MO! Over forty BBQ competitors will be competing for the title of next KC BBQ champion! This event is open for the public to enjoy and you won't want to miss the opportunity to enjoy some of the best BBQ in the state! Read on to get all the details for this event! Kickin' It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge  March 27th -28th, 2021 St. Robert Community Building  114 J.H Williamson Dr, St. Robert, MO 65584 KCBS is the largest society of barbeque competitor enthusiasts in the USA! We think there are going to be some of the BEST competitors we've had at our event! Some of these competitors have been on famous TV shows like Chopped and Pitmasters! There will be plenty to keep you busy whether you want to be a competitor, taste-tester, or bring the kids for some fun kid-friendly competitions! Below are a few of the fun activities you can expect! Some of these competitors have been on famous T...

Grapes & Grain 5k at St. James Winery Vineyard Cottage!

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Looking for something fun to do this summer or a way to restart those New Year's fitness resolutions? It's time to lace up your running shoes and start training for a 5k in the Vineyards! St. James Winery along with Public House Brewing Company is hosting a 5K fun run! Read on the get all the details!  Grapes and Grain 5k in the Vineyards  June 12th, 2021 10 am St. James Winery Vineyard Cottage  19506 Co Rd 1000 St. James, MO 6559 The Grapes & Grain Fun Run is an off-road 5K run/walk around the St. James Winery’s vineyards. This event will be chip-timed this year! Start & finish will be located at: St. James Vineyard Cottage, 19506 Co Rd 1000, St. James, MO 65559. 5k Fun Run - $30 (Before June 1) $35 after June 1 - Registration includes run, wine glass or pint glass, wine & beer samples along 5k route, and a ticket for a post-race beer or glass of wine. Awards: Top 3 female and male runners will receive a 6-pack of beer or bottle of wine as well as a medal. 1s...

Employee Spotlight: Juan Cotto!

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Fort Wood Hotels has five award-winning  hotels in St. Robert, Mo , and this wouldn't be possible without our incredible employees! Our mission at Fort Wood Hotels is to serve our guests, our community, and each other. Our team of top-notch employees make our mission a reality through community involvement and always serving our guests with Ozarks Hospitality! Read on to learn more about our Guest Service manager at the Comfort Inn, Juan Cotto!  Juan Cotto Comfort Inn, Guest Service Manager Q. How did you get started with Fort Wood Hotels? A. I started as Security for the company working only weekends. Q. What brought you to the St. Robert, Missouri area?  A. I was stationed in FLW as an Instructor for the military. Q. What are some of your favorite things to do when you are not at work? A. I like to spend time with my family and ride my motorcycle. Q. What do you like most about your job?  A. The people that I work with and the different people that I get to mee...

Fun Wintertime Activities in and Around Fort Leonard Wood!

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In the dead of winter, it can sometimes feel like there are minimal fun activities to keep us entertained. While the activity list certainly decreases, there is still plenty of fun entertainment in and around Fort Leonard Wood to keep you entertained! Need a few ideas to get you through the winter or planning a trip to the area soon? Read on to get a few ideas from our hotels in Fort Leonard Wood !   Route 66 - Driving Tour in Pulaski County A fantastic resource for finding fun things to do in the area is to utilize the wonderful resource Pulaski County USA has put together! Discover the historic roads and sites of Missouri with their Historic Driving Tours! These are self-guided tours but with the brochure they provide, they also offer an audio tour and lots of great resources on their website.  View the Driving Tour Brochure HERE  Uranus Fudge Factory Uranus Missouri on Historic Route 66 is a Family Fun Destination located in the Beautiful Ozarks in South Central ...