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Downtown Carthage
Carthage, Missouri
Festival - Fall - Fair
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Originally started as a marching band competition, this annual fall festival in Carthage features the largest parade in Southwest Missouri, a band festival, car & tractor show, quilt show, wine tasting, food vendors, and more. The big day with the parade and other events is held on the 3rd Saturday of October. Additional events are scheduled throughout the rest of the month.