City

Date/Time

Event

St. Louis

Sat, 9/5

Gateway Cup - St. Louis Hills Races

St. Louis

Sat, 9/5

Stage 2 - Tour of Missouri Women’s Series

St. Louis

Sat, 9/5

Kid’s Races

St. Louis

Sat, 9/5, evening

Tour of Missouri Women’s Soiree

Featuring a photography exhibit and music by The Unconscious.

St. Louis

Sun, 9/6

Gateway Cup - The Giro della Montagna

St. Louis

Sun, 9/6

Stage 3 - Tour of Missouri Women’s Series

St. Louis

Sun, 9/6

Kid’s Races

St. Louis

Sun, 9/6

Trailnet Ride - Tour of the Tour of Missouri Route

St. Louis

Sun, 9/6

Liquigas/Cannondale Autograph Event (Giro)

St. Louis

Sun, 9/6

Tour of Missouri Black Tie Gala Team Presentation (City Museum)

Charity silent auction benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters.

St. Louis

Mon, 9/7

Gateway Cup - Tour of Missouri Criterium

St. Louis

Mon, 9/7

Stage 4 Finale - Tour of Missouri Women’s Series

St. Louis

Mon, 9/7

Kid’s Races

St. Louis

Mon, 9/7

Autograph Alley (prior to Stage 1 start)

St. Louis

Mon, 9/7

Tour of Missouri – Stage 1 start and finish in downtown St. Louis

Stage 1 - Bike valet parking (provided by St. Louis Bike Federation)

Outdoor Music Stage - The Unconscious

Ste. Genevieve

Tu, 9/8, 9-10 am

Entertainment

Valle High School Band, Ste. Genevieve High School Band, Les Petits Chanteurs, FlipSide Gymnastics and the Shining Star Dance Team

Ste. Genevieve

Tu, 9/8, 1 pm -

The Orris Theatre Public Viewing – View the race on big screen TV

Ste. Genevieve

Tu, 9/8

The Army vendor booth will have a rock climbing wall and a football toss.

Ste. Genevieve

Tu, 9/8

Muni Band – various street musicians (TBD)

Cape Girardeau

Tu, 9/8, 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Announcers Stage

12:15–12:25      Street Sprints - starting announcements

12:15–12:25      Tricycle Races - starting announcements

12:30-12:40      SFMC Demo

12:50-1:00       SE Hospital Demo

2:10-2:20         Tricycle Race Awards

2:20-2:30         Street Sprint Awards

Cape Girardeau

Tu, 9/8, 12 pm–2:55 pm

Awards Stage (H&W Expo)

12:00-12:15      Shere Khan

12:20-12:35      SE Hospital Demo

12:40-12:55      Jackson HS Band/Choir

1:00-1:15         SFMC Demo

1:20-1:35         Notre Dame Choir

2:00-2:15         Chateau Girardeau Senior Line Dancers

2:20-2:35         SFMC demo

2:40-2:55         Cape Central Band

Farmington

Mon, 9/7, 5 pm - Tues, 9/8 at 4 pm

Chalk Street Art

Craig Thomas, a Street Chalk Artist will be working on Columbia Street, on a chalk masterpiece in honor of the Stage 3 Start of the Tour of Missouri, sponsored by Mineral Area Council on the Arts. Fans are invited to bring a chair and watch the artist at work.

Farmington

Tues, 9/8, 4:30 pm

The Bicycle Inn on Franklin Street will be dedicated and presented to the Community

Farmington

Tues, 9/8, 4–8 pm

Open House for the “Cycle Inn” (Franklin Street)

Farmington

Tues, 9/8, 6:00 pm start

Family Bike Ride, sponsored by Ozarks Federal Savings & Loan

6:00    Free hotdogs & soda at the Courthouse Annex for participants

6:30    Raffle Drawing - 2 girls bikes and 2 boys bikes (St. Francois Cty Rotary)

6:40    Small Children’s Bike Ride Start

7:00    Family Bike Ride Start - Route will mimic Tour of Missouri              ride thru Farmington (4 mi.)

Farmington

Wed, 9/9, 9 am–11:15 pm

Stage 3 Start Schedule

9:00           Expo booths open

9:00           Hospitality Tent Opens (VIP Pass required)

9 – 9:30      Teams arrive in Farmington

10:30         Route closed to traffic

Opening Ceremonies Begin

Sponsor Appreciation Presentation

Mayor’s Brief Comments

Soloist performs National Anthem

Welcome and Good Luck in foreign languages by students

11:00         Race Start

11:10         Party Bus departs for Rolla, stopping for the King of the Mountain, and arrives in Rolla prior to the finish. It will return after the closing ceremony.

11:15ish     Black Knight Marching Band will play as the race passes Farmington High School

Rolla

Wed, 9/9, 12:30–2 pm

Bike Sprints

Through the finish line, no equipment needed

Rolla

Wed, 9/9, 1:45–2:30 pm

Marching Band - Marching from HS through the finish line.

Rolla

Wed, 9/9, 2–2:20 pm

Awards Stage – Choir performance

Rolla

Wed, 9/9, 2:30 pm

Awards Stage - Elem. School poster contest winners announced/awarded

Rolla

Wed, 9/9, Prior to TOM Awards Ceremony

Winning raffle tickets drawn for GPS, framed autographed Tour jersey & Trek Bike

St. James

Thur, 9/10

Schedule of Events

9 am – 1:45 pm   Kids Zone (W Washington St)

11 am – 2 pm      National Guard Obstacles (W Washington St)

9 am – 2 pm       Grape Stomp (W Washington St)

TBD                   Street Mkt/Health & Wellness Expo (Parking Lots)

9 am – 11 am      Street Painting by Elem. & Middle School (E Washington St)

2:15 pm             Kids’ Bike Ride start under official starting line

2–10 pm             Carnival Rides (Fairgrounds)

5-8 pm               Italian Spaghetti Dinner (Fairgrounds)

Wine Garden w/streaming live broadcast of race (Fairgrounds)

7-11 pm             Live Music by “Too Far Gone (Fairgrounds)

St. James

Thur, 9/10, Prior to Race Start

Stage Area

11am – 12:15 pm         School Group Performances: St. James High School Honor Choir, John F. Hodge Band Performance, John F. Hodge Flag Team Presentation

12:15 – 12:30       Grape & Fall Festival Queen, Court & Mini-Queen Presentation

12:30 – 1:15         Introduction of Artists & Bike Auction

1:15 – 1:50          Mayor’s Welcome, Presentation of bikes from bike drawings, honor first responders and introduction of key dignitaries

Jefferson City

Fri, 9/4, 7–9 pm

Capital Region Healthplex and Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Stride and Ride

Walk, run or ride your bike on the Tour of Missouri circuit route (Downtown JC)

Jefferson City

Fri, 9/4, 8:30 pm (dusk)

Movie on the Capitol grounds (South Lawn of the Capitol)

Jefferson City

Wed, 9/9, 6–9 pm

“Cup of Chili Competition”

Entertainment Area and Beer and Wine Garden

(Both events on Central Bank pkg lot-High St b/t Café Via Roma and Arris’ Pizza)

Jefferson City

Wed, 9/9, 6:30 pm

Huber and Associates Local Celebrity Races

Local business and community leaders will participate in these fun natured bicycle races. (Start in front of Chili Cook-off heading east on High St, then north on Madison, west on Capital, around the south side of the Capitol Dr and finish in front of the Chili Cook-off)

Jefferson City

Wed, 9/9, 7:30 pm

Scholastic Stunt Bike Exhibit performance with St. Louis Sprockets

(High Street between Jefferson Street and Washington Street)

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, 1–4 pm

Central Bank/ Jefferson Bank “Chalk the Block” (Madison Street)

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, ~ 3 pm
(set up at 12 pm)

Health and Wellness Expo

A variety of local health and wellness organizations will have booths set up on the Capitol lawn. Information and giveaways.

(Broadway in front of St. Peters and Capitol Grounds)

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, ~ 3 pm

Whaley’s Kids Activity Area

Scholastic books, bounce house, face painting, putt-putt golf, “Safety Town” bicycle course, clowns, arts and crafts (Capitol Grounds south lawn)

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, 4-7 pm

Southbank Gift Company and G2 Gallery “Sprint to the Capitol” Happy Hour

(G2 Gallery at 102 E. High Street)

Drinks and appetizers at a great place to watch a live feed of the race as it travels toward Jefferson City.

Tickets: $25 tickets available at Southbank Gift Co at 110 E. High St. or the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce at 213 Adams St.

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, 3:30 pm

Scholastic Stunt Bike Exhibit performance with St. Louis Sprockets

(Near Tour of Missouri finish line)

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, 4 pm

Lincoln University Pep Rally (Capitol steps)

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, 4:30 pm

Huber and Associates Local Celebrity Races - Championship Race

(High St near Tour of Missouri finish line)

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, 5:30-6:30 pm

Stage 4 Finish for the Tour of Missouri race

Just west of the intersection of High Street and Jefferson Street

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, ~7-7:30 pm

Awards Ceremony (Capitol Grounds south lawn)

Jefferson City

Thur, 9/10, 4 - 9:30 pm

Musical Entertainment: “Thursday Night Live” (Stage at the corner of Madison and High)

Jefferson City

Fri, 9/11, 7 pm

MRRL Cultural Concert (South lawn of the Missouri State Capitol)

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 9-11 am

Vintage bicycle display (Sedalia Katy Depot at 600 E Third)

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 11–11:30 am

Spirit Rally

Sacred Heart, Smithton, LaMonte and Northwest schools, Cheer Squad, Dance Core, Drum Line

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 11:30 am

Tour Bound on the Katy Trail - Bike/Hike 3 miles to the opening ceremonies for the Tour of Missouri Time Trials

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 12 pm

Expo Center opens

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 12:30 pm

Missouri State Fairgrounds, Tour of Missouri Stage

Speakers:

Jim Shoemaker, Emcee: opening comments, Sedalia pole banner sales/auction and PA’s for F&B, local sponsorships, etc.

John Howard, the Babe Ruth of Cycling (rode in 3 Olympics, set bicycle top speed record-152mph, set the world 24 hr. cycling distance-593mi and much more)

Display and Demonstrations:

League of American High Wheelers

Traveling Veterans Memorial on Display

Entertainment:

Smith Cotton ensemble

SFCC jazz band

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 1 pm

Rider sign in begins (sign in stage/autograph alley)

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 1:15 pm

Prayer – Reverend Drew Hill & Chair of the Blue Ribbon Vision

Welcome from Mayor Horn (2 minutes allocated) and can introduce up to 5 City dignitaries

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 1:50 pm

Color Guard – Whiteman AFB, Sedalia JROTC

National Anthem – Darrin Hartman (local musician)

Commemorative Flyover - Whiteman Air Force Base

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 2 pm

Official Start:

Lt Gov Peter Kinder and WAFB commander—TBD on who shoots the pistol

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, 2-5 pm

Raffle drawing - Sedalia banners

Sedalia

Fri, 9/11, ~ 5:00 pm

Awards Ceremony:

Auction the team autographed Sedalia banners

Part 1:

County Rep. (Presiding Commissioner-Rusty Kahrs) makes brief comments and introduces other local key dignitaries/sponsors who present awards

Part 2:

ToM/National Sponsors present to stage winners

Sedalia

General Information:

1.     Bandana’s on sale at the CVB expo tent.

2.     Sale/auction - Sedalia TT pole banners (3 or 4 will have top team’s autograph)

3.     Food vendors - the Beef House, Pork Place and Poultry Grill, along with the grandstand concession stand.

4.     Beverage sales - Sedalia LOC soda stands, Rotary beer stand, MO wine stand, and MSF Foundation selling bottled water.

5.     Health and Wellness Expo - Bothwell Regional Health Center; Sedalia Chamber/CVB; Health and Wellness committee of the Blue Ribbon Plan; Back Bone of Health; Healthy Habits; DOT; Pro Velo Sports

6.     Hospitality tent

7.     KSIS/KSDL/KIX - Pre-event interviews and PA’s / 3hr remote broadcast the day of the event.

Chillicothe

Fri, 9/11

Chili Bike Fest - kick off the Tour of Missouri festivities on Friday evening with live music, food and lots of fun.

(Courthouse Square in downtown Chillicothe)

Chillicothe

Fri, 9/11, 5:30

Hornet Tailgate - food and entertainment from Wabash BBQ

Chillicothe

Fri, 9/11, 6 pm

Youth Time Trials

Trials will determine six finalists in each age group to compete in the finals at the Chillicothe Hornet Stadium at half-time of the football game begins at 7:00.

Chillicothe

Fri, 9/11, 7 pm

Chillicothe Hornet Football game - finals of youth races to be held at half-time

Chillicothe

Fri, 9/1, 8 pm

Street Dance - music of the Dustin Thomas Band

Chillicothe

Sat, 9/12 & Sun, 9/13

Chautauqua in the Park

The 25th anniversary of this amazing arts festival coincides with this year’s Tour of Missouri stop in Chillicothe; features one of a kind arts and crafts, out of this world food and drink and a variety of live music, entertainers, and artisans as well as a children’s area with rides, games, and a petting zoo. (Chautauqua takes in Simpson Park on Hwy 65 North)

Chillicothe

Sat, 9/12, 10 am – 5 pm

Race Day Events.

10:00     Live entertainment in Historic Downtown Chillicothe, Home of Sliced Bread bread baking contest, Adult Trike races, older youth races, concessions provided by HyVee and a beer garden, Family Entertainment with the Bag Piper, family activities, the Wandering Cowboy and the Health and Wellness Expo.

10:15     Older Youth Races

10:30     Adult Trike Races

10:45     Bread Baking Contest

11:00     Bongo Berry

11:15     Bike give-a-way

11:30     Let the Tour Announcing Begin (Teams will begin to arrive)

11:50     Autograph Alley - Riders sign in and circulate

1:00       The Race Begins

1:00       Viewing Party at the Chillicothe Country Club. BBQ cook off contest with local chefs, taste ribs and chicken legs.

5:00       Race finish

St. Joseph

Sat, 9/12, 11 am, 2:30 pm, and 4 pm

Trials Demos

St. Joseph

Sat, 9/12, 12 pm

Kids Bicycle Races

St. Joseph

Sat, 9/12, 1:30 pm

Adult Trike Races

St. Joseph

Sat, 9/12, 1:30 pm – 6 pm

Kids Zone – 2 bounce houses, balloon artist, face painting, fire safety house, police department kid ident-a-kits

St. Joseph

Sat, 9/12, 1:30 pm – 5 pm

Health and Wellness Expo

St. Joseph

Sat, 9/12, 3 pm

Boehringer Ingelheim Bike Giveaway

“Finish Line” prize drawings

St. Joseph

Sat, 9/12, 5–6 pm

Tour of Missouri Stage 6 Finish and Awards Ceremony

Kansas City

Sat, 9/12

AIDS Bicycle Challenge (www.aidsbicyclechallenge.org)

SportsFest put on by the Sports Commission in the heart of the Power and Light District

Kansas City

Sat, 9/12, 12:30 pm start

Kids Race

Sign up at the BikeSource tent in the expo area.

Free kid’s helmets (donated by BikeSource) in conjunction with the race on a first come first serve basis.

SportsFest put on by the Sports Commission in the heart of the Power and Light District www.sportkc.com/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=231