Excelsior Springs has a well-rounded selection of events for residents and visitors to enjoy; From dinner theatre in historic downtown to "High School Musical" performed at the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, from hometown parades, Waterfest festival, and fireworks to sanctioned BBQ contests and Jacksonville Jaguars' Gregg Williams sponsored Tiger Classic Golf Tournament, entertainment is diverse and ongoing. Spa baths are still available at the historic Elms Hotel. Come join the fun ... Excelsior Springs Community Theatre P.O. Box 575 Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 Ticket Line 816-637-ESCT Comedy drama and Broadway melodies create opportunities for aspiring actors, singers and dancers while providing great entertainment. Several performances are held each year, during the holiday season and a special dinner performance during Gatsby Days. Excelsior Springs Hall of Trees Sponsored by the Christmas Committee Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816-630-6161 The historic Hall of Waters is open throughout the holiday season with beautifully and uniquely decorated Christmas trees on display surrounding the world's largest mineral water bar. The Hall of Trees is a long-standing tradition in Excelsior Springs for over 20 years. The Hall of Trees will open from Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 until January 2, 2009, from 8-5 p.m. Hall of Trees details and other holiday happenings online now. Excelsior Springs Holiday Homes Tour Sponsored by the Christmas Committee Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816-630-6161 This year the Holiday Homes Tour will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. Ticket holders will be able to tour five homes that have been decorated for Christmas by local merchants. Tickets are available for $10 before the event and $15 at the homes. See home photos and locations online. Gatsby Days - Celebrating Our Heritage Excelsior Springs Cultural Guide P.O. Box 63 Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 Excelsior Springs celebrates the Roaring 20s with Gatsby Days, held the last week in April each year. The event features a fashion show, hickory-shaft golf tournament, carnival, kids games, Fishing Arts River Festival Art Show and more. Gregg Williams Tiger Classic P.O. Box 181 Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 The Gregg Williams Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit organization to provide support and funding to local schools programs for kids in the Excelsior Springs area and funding to improve the Excelsior Springs community. The foundation is named for Gregg Williams, a 1976 Excelsior Springs High School graduate who was a record-breaking Tiger athlete in basketball, baseball and football, a former ESSD coach and teacher, a 2006 Excelsior Springs Hall of Fame inductee and is presently Assistant Head Coach - Defense for the Jacksonville Jagauars. The Tiger Classic Golf Tournament is held in Excelsior Springs during July, as well as annual Gregg Williams Football Coaching Clinics, Hall of Fame Induction and Calcutta Auction. Come rub elbows with the pros during this eventful weekend. Kiwanis Club Annual Celebrity Roast P.O. Box 530 Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 The Kiwanis Club Annual Celebrity Roast is modeled after the Celebrity Roasts popularized by Dean Martin and features friends and relatives of local sports figures, business persons and politicians taking turns at the podium to tell jokes and funny or touching ancedotes about the Roastee. Held in February each year at the Elms Hotel & Spa. Mineral Water Bowl Game P.O. Box 530 Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816-637-2175 (leave message) The first Mineral Water Bowl was played over 50 years ago and featured high school teams. In 1951 the Missouri High School Athletic Association banned post-season play that wasn't sanctioned by their organization. In the fall of 1954, the Mineral Water Bowl returned as a small college game. Today NCAA Division II teams compete for the prestigious trophy. Mineral Water Bowl is presented by the Excelsior Springs Quarterback Club played for the benefit of local high-school and youth activities programs in the area. Waterfest Celebration P.O. Box 530 Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816-630-6161 The first Mineral Water Bowl was played over 50 years ago and featured high school teams. In 1951 the Missouri High School Athletic Association banned post-season play that wasn't sanctioned by their organization. In the fall of 1954, the Mineral Water Bowl returned as a small college game. Today NCAA Division II teams compete for the prestigious trophy. Mineral Water Bowl is presented by the Excelsior Springs Quarterback Club played for the benefit of local high-school and youth activities programs in the area. For more great activities, check out the events calendar at the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce and online news from the Excelsior Springs Standard.