Name: 2026 Downtown Restaurant Week
Start: 2026-10-03T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-10T23:45:00-05:00
Location: Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Marshall Hogue

About the event

It's time to eat, drink and Fall in Love with Local all over again! Restaurant Week is coming back to Downtown Joplin this autumn and it's the perfect season to revisit your classic favorites and discover new foodie obsessions. Happening October 3-10, 2026, this event will highlight the amazing food, drinks, and experiences you can only find downtown. We can’t wait to show you what we’re cooking! Expect to see our eateries (and...drinkeries!) pull out all the stops (3-course prix fixe meals, a limited-time drinks, super-duper creative menu items, etc...).The full list of participating locations will be revealed as we get closer to the event, so be sure to follow along here, and our socials, as all the details will be revealed--Downtown is a delight, and you don't want to miss a thing during Restaurant Week!Downtown Restaurant WeekOctober 3-10, 2026Downtown JoplinThanks to Allo Fiber for sponsoring the 2026 Downtown Restaurant Week!

Dates

Oct 03, 2026 · 5:30 PM - Oct 10, 2026 · 11:45 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Marshall Hogue

401 S Main Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801, United States

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Parking instructions

Downtown has nearly 4200 parking spaces. All our restaurants have ample parking and it will depend on where you go, but most have both lot and street parking available.

Health & safety

During high outbreak times, masks and distancing are still recommended.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

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1 active application

2026 Restaurant Week Venue Registration

Deadline: Aug 15, 2026

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Downtown Restaurant Week is back! After a successful inaugural launch in 2025, we are bringing Restaurant Week back this fall--October 3rd-10th will be your opportunity to flaunt the best of local food, drink, and community. This form will let you register and choose the tier level you want to participate at, so please read carefully. Deadline to register is August 15, 2026.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Participating gives your business increased foot traffic from locals and tourists
• Promotion through Downtown Joplin Alliance's marketing campaign
• Exposure on our website, social media, press releases, printed materials, etc.
• A chance to create buzz around a signature dish, drink, or prix-fixe special

WHAT WE ASK FROM YOU
• Offer a Restaurant Week Special - this could be:
• A fixed-price menu (ex: 2 for $25, lunch combo for $10, etc.)
• A limited-time signature item (some of these from 2025 were so popular they became menu staples!)
• A BOGO offer or themed cocktail
• Commit to promoting the event in your restaurant and on social media
• Submit photos of your special or other menu items for our promotion
• Choose the marketing tier level you want to participate at (more information provided further in the registration)

WHAT WE'LL PROVIDE
• A full marketing campaign (ads, flyers, social media campaign, etc...)
• A listing on the official event page with your menu or special (depending on tier level)
• Printed signage and table toppers
• A toolkit with social media templates, hashtags, and promotional tips