Early Bird Registration Ends July 1st at 11:59 pm!
The Roaring 20th Anniversary of Missouri Main Street Connection
Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) most cordially invites you to the 2026 Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference, which will be held in Springfield, MO on July 29-31. This year’s annual conference will celebrate 20 roaring years of impact by helping Missouri communities strengthen their historic downtowns, grow local economies, and build places where people want to live, work, and belong.
This year’s theme, “The Roaring 20th Anniversary of Missouri Main Street Connection,” uses two decades of success as the foundation for continuing the momentum for revitalizing Missouri’s communities. Local leaders will be equipped with Main Street’s tools to address the needs of today’s communities by expanding our focus on housing development, small business resilience, economic development, and the creation of vibrant, walkable districts that support economic opportunity for all. Join us as we embrace the next chapter and ignite the future successes for Missouri communities
Evening Opening Reception – History Museum on the Square, 154 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us as we kick off the conference with our Evening Opening Reception at the beautiful History Museum on the Square.
The museum’s galleries offer a memorable look into the rich story of the Queen City of the Ozarks, including the Native Crossroads at the Spring and Voices of History exhibits. While perusing the exhibits and enjoying delicious appetizers, connect with other attendees by participating in a fun networking activity. Afterward, you’ll find plenty of great spots for dinner as you head out to experience downtown Springfield.
Your ticket includes appetizers and one complimentary drink to enjoy while you explore the museum.
Attire – Business Casual.
Ticket Pricing: Tickets are available online for $30 until July 13th at 11:59 pm. Tickets are available onsite at the conference registration desk for $60. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be pre-purchased. No tickets will be sold at the event.
ShowMe Bash – Springfield Brewing Company, 305 S. Market Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The ShowMe Bash will be held at the Springfield Brewing Company’s Springfield BrewCo Taproom, located in a historic building constructed in 1910. Over the decades, the building has served several purposes, including housing the Greene County Farmers Sales Association, before being purchased in 1997 by the Paul Mueller Company who transformed it into the Springfield Brewing Company we know today.
Start the evening with conversations over a meal with a variety of pub food, then enjoy the unique venue full of games and activities including pool and darts. With plenty of space to network and discuss what you learned during your sessions, this Bash offers the time and space to enjoy everything Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference has to offer — good information, good people, good food, and good activities.
After the Bash, venture into historic downtown Springfield to shop or enjoy the city.
Your event registration includes a variety of pub food and drink tickets. A cash bar will also be available.
Attire – Sporty Casual.
Ticket Pricing: Tickets are available online for $50 until July 13th at 11:59 pm. Tickets are available onsite at the conference registration desk for $100. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be pre-purchased. No tickets will be sold at the event.
Evening of Excellence Legacy Awards Ceremony & Dinner -Veridian Events, 309 South Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Friday, July 31, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Evening of Excellence Reception
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Evening of Excellence Legacy Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Join us for our Evening of Excellence Legacy Awards Ceremony & Dinner as we celebrate 20 years of impact—helping Missouri communities strengthen their historic downtowns, grow local economies, and create places where people want to live, work, and belong.
This fun evening will shine a spotlight on the people, projects, and initiatives that exemplify the remarkable accomplishments of local Main Street programs across the state. We will honor these achievements with our 20th Anniversary Legacy Awards, recognizing the dedication and vision that have shaped Missouri’s historic commercial districts.
Your reservation includes a wonderful four-course dinner with an exceptional awards ceremony that will provide inspiration and new ideas to take home with you.
Attire – Semi-formal.
Individual Ticket Pricing: Tickets available online for $95 per person until July 13th at 11:59 pm. Tickets are available onsite at the conference registration desk for $190 per person until July 30th at noon. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be pre-purchased. No tickets will be sold following the onsite deadline or at the event.
VIP Table Pricing: VIP tables are available online for 8 people at $1,000 until July 13th or until sold out, whichever comes first. VIP Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No VIP tables will be sold onsite. Must be pre-purchased.
Learning that Moves Communities Forward
“I am grateful for the information and knowledge that I gained from attending the 2025 Main Street Conference. I attended several sessions that gave me great ideas and helped me understand what promotions are and what fundraising is, which is one thing our organization is struggling with.
One thing that I learned from the “Promotions That Make Money” session and that has stuck with me is that an event doesn’t necessarily mean it is a fundraiser, and a fundraiser does not necessarily have to be an event. I also made a ton of great connections and got very useful information to bring back to Main Street Mexico.” Barb Jones, Main Street Mexico
Learning Through Each Others Accomplishments
“During the 2024 revitalization conference, I enjoyed seeing the accomplishments of others through the tours and the presentations. One of the sessions I attended taught me ways to record the lost history of buildings or spaces. This assured me that my dream to record the lost history around the square is possible.
The biggest, most actionable takeaway from this conference for me was to check on the zoning codes of our town. This is a vital step for our community to move forward with revitalizing our historic commercial district. Overall, Missouri Main Street Connection’s annual conference was very worthwhile to attend.” Colleen Barnhart, Vienna Main Street
