Vernon County, Missouri residents enjoy year-round, family-friendly fun.

• Nevada Griffons baseball team
• Vernon County Farmers Market
• Low and Slow BBQ Contest
• Bushwacker Festival
• Nevada Community Council on the Performing Arts performances at the historic Fox Playhouse

The Great Outdoors

Vernon County has eleven conservation areas throughout the county with spots designated for

• Camping
• Hunting
• Fishing
• Birdwatching
• Canoeing/floating
• Horseback riding
• Hiking

Small Town Living, Big City Access

Vernon County is a quick one-hour drive to Joplin to the south, home to a number of casinos, attractions, and history. For professional sports, drive an hour north is Kansas City for the Kansas City Chiefs, The Royals, and Sporting KC, or hang out and enjoy the rich culture of downtown KC in the Power and Light District. Vernon County has the power of proximity for virtually any recreation imaginable.