Dent County Commons

07/05/2024

We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who made this year's annual fireworks display a success.

A huge thanks to the Salem MO Fireworks Committee for their hard work and dedication in organizing this event. Please see their page for future information and to see the great businesses that contributed to this year’s event.

Thank you to the City Of Salem Mo for helping make the event possible.

A special thanks to Fleetwood Pyrotechnics LLC for their incredible display. The show was spectacular.

We also want to acknowledge the Dent County Sheriff's Office and the Dent County Fire Protection District for their essential support and ensuring the safety of everyone in attendance. Your presence and vigilance are greatly appreciated.

Thank you Mike Godi for supplying the Commons with a dumpster!

And last but not least, thank you to the Commons’ volunteers, including Denver Ellis and his family for their many years of volunteerism.

Thanks for coming on out! We’ll see you at the next event!

06/25/2024

The July 4th Fireworks Celebration, hosted Salem’s Fireworks Committee and presented by Fleetwood Pyrotechnics LLC, will be held Thursday, July 4th. Folks may show up any time after the parade. Food will be available. Please try to be in place for the fireworks by 9:00pm! No personal fireworks at any time. Thanks!! 🎇 🎆 🇺🇸

07/14/2023

Dent County Fire Protection District helping the kids stay cool while having fun 🚒 😎

07/11/2023

In the event you haven't seen the flyer for the upcoming Expo, here you go. Make sure you mark your calendars - this is next week and we hope to see you all there. More information posted in just a few minutes.

06/03/2023

The flyer is here! Please share with friends and family. Looking forward to having everyone there. Hoping to combine events and have vendors next year. In the meantime, enjoy the carnival! 🎡🎠🎟️

05/10/2023

The Summer Carnival, presented by Sonshine Amusements, will be held from June 15-17th. A flier with more information will be posted when it’s available. 🎠🎡🎟️

08/30/2022

Come on out to the Salem Chamber Rodeo🐴 🇺🇸

07/22/2022

This Saturday at the Commons. All to support the Dent County Toy Drive. Something for everyone. Shade, fans and part of the craft show is indoors! Come out and support a great cause!

07/11/2022

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Here’s the schedule for next week.

07/01/2022

Treasured Smoke LLC, Custard by C-Sue and Dewayne Schafer’s Funnel Cakes are this year’s food vendors for the 4th of July. Come out and support them! 🍨🍗🇺🇸

06/23/2022

If you’d like to show up early to the 4th of July event, please feel free. Bring games to play! There will be some yard games set up in the main barn. The regulation horseshoe pits will also be open. Please, please, please: NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS. There’s a good chance it’s going to be dry. Thanks! 🇺🇸🎆
Edit: We are working on a different parking situation so it’s not so difficult this year. 😊

05/27/2022

Here’s the schedule! Come check out the exciting new rides! We’ll update when attractions get added. Thanks! 🎡🎠🎢🎟

08/16/2021

Come out to the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Rodeo—September 4th and 5th! Always a great time. Thanks All 🐎 🇺🇸

08/07/2021

07/09/2021

Don't miss the Dent County 4-H/FFA Expo, July 14-17 at The Commons!

07/06/2021

Huge thanks to the City of Salem MO and its leaders for making yesterday's celebration possible. We'd also like to thank our volunteers, the Dent County Fire Protection District, Dent County Sheriff's Office, Salem Police Department, Salem Missouri, Salem Memorial District Hospital, the wonderful vendors, and the awesome musicians. Last but not least, thank all of you for coming together and making the night a blast. Did you grab any fun pictures from our festivities last night?!? Drop them below so we can see!

07/05/2021

Happy 4th, everyone! Shoutout to Fleetwood Pyrotechnics LLC for the great show. 🇺🇸🎆 Thanks all!

07/04/2021

Food’s cooking! Bring your yard games and come hang out!

07/04/2021

Custard by C-Sue, Treasured Smoke LLC and Iced Out Shaved Ice will be at the Commons tomorrow evening! They’ll be outside the Multipurpose Building—come get some great food and dessert.

06/19/2021

Sprint Car and Lawn Mower races have been pushed back to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) due to the heat. As a reminder: spectating is FREE. Hillbilly Shack will be serving some great grub. Thanks all!

05/28/2021

Please see the two attached fliers for this year’s Dent County Summer Carnival on June 17th, 18th and 19th! Sunshine Amusements Carnival and Concessions is advertising new & exciting rides. Any additional attractions will be advertised in the days to come, so please consider following the Dent County Common’s page.

Huge thanks to the carnival’s sponsors. Check them out on the second flier!

Thanks!!! 🎡 🇺🇸

03/07/2021