Get Away With Churchill and Friends July 29 -August 1
Have you been thinking about a quick getaway with your family or friends? While there is never a bad time to visit, we suggest you grab your travel pals and head to Fulton, Missouri Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 1 for a fantastic Getaway with Churchill and Friends filled with shopping, music, delicious food and drink, and the grand reopening of the America’s National Churchill Museum!
Start the weekend off in Fulton’s downtown Brick District on Thursday, July 29 with Ladies Night including shop and sip specials with local retailers and restaurants. Enjoy live music throughout the Brick District. Fill a passport to win a Brick District gift certificate! Our merchants are dreaming up food, beverages and shopping incentives with an English flare in honor of Winston Churchill and his lovely wife Clementine.
Friday, July 30 the celebration begins for the grand reopening of the National Churchill Museum including FREE admission to the museum all weekend courtesy of Visit Fulton. Missouri Governor Mike Parson is the featured speaker at the opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Enjoy guided tours, view oil paintings by Churchill, attend organ and choral concerts in the magnificent Church of St. Mary, the Virgin, Aldermanbury and other special events throughout the weekend. The full schedule is available at National Churchill Grand Reopening.
Visit the Fulton Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 31 from 8am - 12pm to shop the freshest local produce and meats as well as baked and handmade goods. Be sure to have brunch at the Playhouse Café, served 8am - 2pm. Enjoy eggs benedict, French toast and chicken and waffles. Champagne, Churchill’s favorite, will be chilled and waiting for you. Don’t forget the Churchill Museum’s ice cream social and concert on Church of St. Mary’s glorious Noel Mander organ.
Spend the afternoon at Serenity Valley Winery enjoying live music by Ray Cardwell and sipping local wines. Kick up your heels at 54 Country with live music and line dancing later that evening. They offer free dance lessons at 7pm.
If your best friend is your fur-baby, check out the tea party at Loganberry Inn on Sunday, August 1 from 11am - 1pm. Two and four legged guests will enjoy delicious treats and activities in the inn's lovely backyard. Proceeds benefit Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue. The Churchill Museum is less than a block from Loganberry, so you have plenty of time to make the afternoon organ demonstration and gallery talk.
Don’t miss the exciting chance to #getawaythecallaway Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 1! Looking to stay the weekend? Both the Baymont Inn and Loganberry Inn will have special lodging rates. For more information, call Visit Fulton at 573-642-7692.