Mother Earth Market, our newest Chamber member and a participant in the upcoming Missouri PeachFest on August 1st is having a grand opening to celebrate their recent move and their new building!
Matt and Sherry Thorp will be selling fresh fruit and produce this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 3-5th from 8 am to 6 pm. There will be free hotdogs, chips and soda on the 4th of July for everyone from 11:30 am - 1 pm and everyone can sign up for 3 gift basket drawings!
Mother Earth Market is located at 28133 24 Highway, just west of Waverly. Please visit this and other fine local markets in our area for the very best in local produce!
Welcome to the first Big River Ranch Round-Up!
Thousands of dollars in added prize money available. July 18th & 19th at Big River Ranch, 20111 Goodloe Orchard Road, Lexington, MO. Events begin at 10 am each day and spectator admission is FREE!
This is an amazing facility where you can camp and trail ride 2100 acres along the scenic Missouri River. Electrical hook-ups are available for $30 by reservation - primitive sites for $5. All day trail riding $10 per horse.
For general information contact Robbie Maupin at 816-616-9339
Barrel Racing Info call Charlie Giles at 816-230-6258
Team Roping 20/20 Info call Mike Rogers at 518-796-5628
Come watch fast action barrel racing & team roping FREE!
Visit them on the web at www.bigriverranchtrailriding.com
The Lexington Community Fair Board will host a "Garden Tour" on Friday evening, July 3rd from 6 - 9 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Lexington Community Fair that will take place the last week of August, 2009
The following homeowners have graciously opened their yards for all to enjoy:
MaryBeth Hollenbach & Michael Snyder - 1608 Bloom Street
Greg & Paula Duncan - 12114 Brooke Drive
Bill & Virgie Stratton - 12091 Brooke Drive
Doug & Sydney Booker - 1201 Francis Street
Darlene Burnett - 1517 South Street
David Goodloe - 911 Roncelli Road
Steve & Gina Repphun - 902 Roncelli Road
Tickets for the tour may be purchased for $7 each at B & L Bank, The Lexington Tourism Bureau Office on Main Street, or the night of the tour at Mulligan's Pub (901 Franklin Avenue) starting at 5:30 p.m.
Randy Small Transportation Company will provide buses. The event will take place, rain or shine!
Don't forget to join us just after the garden tour for the City fireworks display to begin just after dark at Lion's Club Park! It's supposed to be a beautiful day - perfect for a family picnic dinner in the park! That's July 3rd just after sunset. See you there!
On behalf of the citizens of Lexington, Council members and City employees, we invite you to visit our beloved City of Lexington, Missouri.
We are very proud of Lexington, with its rich history, beautiful homes and fine churches. Lexington is a unique and charming town situated on the Missouri River. You will find our city filled with wondrous sites, enchanting antique and specialty shops and stunning architecture. But Lexington is hardly a community with a great past and no future. Lexington is poised for great growth. The renovation of our downtown continues, with the addition of new antique shops, restaurants and a multiplex theatre complex. The new Missouri River Bridge and highway have expanded business opportunities for Lexington. Growth can be seen in new housing developments and new businesses.
Here you will find something special for everyone – young and old alike. Lexington is a vibrant and exciting community, with many things to see and do. We welcome the opportunity to share Lexington and all it has to offer with visitors and tourists who should prepare for a wonderful experience.
With our small-town atmosphere, amazing historic attractions, modern facilities and a variety of entertainment, Lexington is truly a “one of a kind” city. It is our hope that you will come for the history… and stay for a great experience.
Sincerely,
Tom Hayes, Mayor
Since 1948 the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce has led the business community's efforts to create a more prosperous region for all. Today, the Lexington Area Chamber is made up of the area's leading businesses, churches and civic organizations. With nearly 200 member companies, we are the largest business association in Lafayette County and the only local chamber with a regional scope. Our shared vision is "a thriving region in a competitive world." We work toward that goal in three major ways:
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
We participate with business, government, religious and community leaders and stay focused on the region's top business, civic and social priorities.BUSINESS ADVOCACY
We champion and promote essential business interests to improve prosperity and the quality of life in our urban and rural communities.CONNECTIONS AND RESOURCES
We provide member-driven services to help individual businesses grow and succeed.Membership is open to all companies interested in doing business in the region. It is also open to churches and civic groups who support our quality of life in and around Lexington.
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce has been working in tandem with our Economic Development Initiative and the Bureau of Tourism to strengthen our community, encourage growth and identify needs and opportunities of the business community. While helping nearly 200 member businesses guard their futures, we want to keep the Lexington area a great place to work, live and raise a family.