October events perfect for a Callaway Get Away

Pumpkins and fall decorations in front of a 3-story barn. Photo Courtesy of Rock Garden Antique Barn.

Blue skies and crisp breezes entice us to get away a few more times before winter sets in. With a variety of events to anchor your trip, this is the perfect time to plan a short weekend trip to Fulton and Callaway County, Missouri.  

49th Annual Hatton Craft Day - Saturday, October 2,  8am - 4pm. 200 vendors in and around 3 buildings full of crafts, food and kid activities. 

Annual Calwood Mutton Dinner - Saturday, October 2, 12 - 7pm, or until they run out of food. The last 2021 event on the Callaway County Mutton Trail. Community dinner features mutton, pork steaks, hot dogs and homemade sides and desserts. 

Rock Garden Antique Barn Fall Festival - Saturday, October 16, 10am - 6pm. Hayrides, kettle corn, apple butter making, bake sale and more at the historic barn and nearby log cabin.

Central Missouri Renaissance Festival - Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24, 10am - 6pm. Explore a 1550 A.D. village filled with artisans, musicians, pirates, royalty and host of other characters.

Fulton Farmers Market - every Saturday, 9am - noon. Held in Fulton’s beautiful downtown Brick District.

Shryocks Callaway Farms Annual Corn Maze - every weekend through October 31. 12 - 9 pm, Fri and Saturday. 12 - 6pm, Sundays. Corn maze, fun barn, jumping pillow and other outdoor activities.

Serenity Valley Winery Saturday Music Series - every Saturday through November 6 with the exception of  Saturday, October 30. Live music and guest food truck 4 - 7 pm.