Tomorrow night, the Walnut Festival activities will kick off, followed by the actual festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Here are all the activities planned for the weekend.
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Here’s The Schedule For The 41st Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival
The Black Gold Walnut Festival coming up on Saturday, October 3, 2026, on the square in Alton. The festival committee has planned an exciting day for everyone.
New! The Alton Alive Community Initiative
Alton Alive is a community initiative dedicated to strengthening Alton, Missouri, by encouraging honest leadership.
Bananas Bring Vital Potassium Boost to Teenage Girls
A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics shows that eating potassium-rich foods during the teen years can lower blood pressure later in life.
Poll Shows Tight Race for Missouri Prop 3
A recent poll of over 900 likely Missouri voters shows a tight race for Amendment 3 removing abortion rights.
Tom Clary Classic Car Cruise-In Will Be October 2nd
For this year’s Friday night festivities before the 41st Black Gold Walnut Festival, there will be a Tom Clary Classic Car Cruise-In on the square in Alton, Missouri.
Community Myrtle Yester-Daze Schedule And Contests
Whether you are looking for food, fine cars, contests, or entertainment, Myrtle is the place to be for their Yester-Daze.
Heat Can’t Stop Thomasville’s Craft Fair And Autumn Days
Despite weeklong temperatures exceeding 95 degrees, Thomasville held its Craft Fair and Vendor Market, followed by its Autumn Days.
What You Need To Know About The 41st Black Gold Walnut Festival
The 41st Annual Ozark Black Gold Walnut Festival is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, between 10 am and 3 pm on the court square in Alton, Missouri.
Alton City Council Met Monday To Discuss Parks And Water
The Alton City Council met for its monthly meeting. The main topics discussed were the fall clean-up, park issues, and water issues.
Trump Child Care Proposal Funds Stay-At-Home Parents
The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to pay some stay-at-home parents with federal child care funds.
HHS Symposium Addresses Harms of Child Screen Time
The HHS hosted the Live Real Life Symposium to examine the harms of screen use in children and discuss healthier childhood development.