May 2026 Third Thursday

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!”

 

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month. Payment will be processed immediately upon submission. If your application is later withdrawn or rejected for any reason, your payment will be refunded immediately. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!”

 

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month. Payment will be processed immediately upon submission. If your application is later withdrawn or rejected for any reason, your payment will be refunded immediately. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

***FOOD VENDORS!***Choose this option if you are selling entree-style food options, meant as meals (pizza, turkey legs, bbq, tacos, rice bowls, burgers, ramen, etc...). This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but are examples. If you are selling ONLY snacks, beverages, candy, popcorn, etc..., choose the BEVERAGE AND SNACK VENDOR application.

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!” 

 

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month. Payment will be processed immediately upon submission. If your application is later withdrawn or rejected for any reason, your payment will be refunded immediately. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

***FOOD VENDORS!***Choose this option if you are selling beverages, ice cream treats, candy, or snacks ONLY. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but are examples. If you are selling other food items meant as entree options or meals, such as hot dogs, pizza, burgers, ramen, etc...then you must apply as a FULL MENU FOOD VENDOR. 

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!”

 

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month. Payment will be processed immediately upon submission. If your application is later withdrawn or rejected for any reason, your payment will be refunded immediately. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!”

 

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month. Payment will be processed immediately upon submission. If your application is later withdrawn or rejected for any reason, your payment will be refunded immediately. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!”

 

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month.  This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

***Downtown Joplin Alliance invites all musicians from near and far to perform for Third Thursday. During Third Thursday, there are many places for performers including the North and South Music Stages, the Performing Arts Stage and on the street throughout the event. As a not-for-profit organization and a free event, at this time there is no stipend available for musicians.

 

Third Thursday is focused on all genres of music. We encourage unique genres of music. A PA system should be used, but volume should be minimal enough to reach the audience without drowning out the other performers or conversations on the block. Musicians should bring their own equipment and are responsible for their set-up and tear down.***

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!”

 

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month. Payment will be processed immediately upon submission. If your application is later withdrawn or rejected for any reason, your payment will be refunded immediately. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!”

 

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

We have two basic shifts we need help with for each Third Thursday: 3-5:30pm Set-Up: We meet at Spiva Park to go over volunteer assignments. Set-up volunteers supervise the event entrances on 4th & 6th Streets to be sure only Third Thursday vendors are entering on Main Street. They also help get vendors into their assigned spaces for the event. It usually take about 10-12 volunteers to successfully get the event ready. 8-9:30pm Tear Down: We meet again at Spiva Park to go over volunteer assignments. Volunteers man the exits at 4th & 6th Streets, making sure vendors leave only from these points. They also help pick up trash left behind by Third Thursday patrons & vendors. Reflective vests, trash grabbers, trash bags and gloves are provided. It usually takes 8-10 volunteers to successfully clean-up after the event.