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2027 SOA National Event – 23rd year!
The SOA board is pleased to announce that the 2027 National event will be held at SMORR offroad park in Seymour, MO, June 17–19, 2027.
On-line registration will open up after the 1st of the year.
On-site check-in will begin Wednesday, June 16th at the park’s pavilion. Jason Adams has volunteered to bring his smoker and prepare Wednesday’s BBQ meal (donations greatly appreciated).
The SOA will be catering meals on Friday and Saturday nights, cost for these meals will be included in the registration fee. The raffle will also be held on Saturday night.
We will offer guided trails Thursday through Saturday for Extreme, Moderate and Scenic levels.
The park offers 8 rustic cabins, 32 full hook-up RV sites and 45 electric/water RV sites. Park fees will be the responsibility of each participant. At this time, it appears that anyone attending the SOA National event can rent a cabin or RV site starting earlier in the week but will not have access to the parks’ trails. More information about the park and it’s trails and facilities can be found at https://www.smorr.net/
Lodging and Meal Options:
· Holiday Inn Express – Marshfield, MO 40 minutes away – starting at $157 / night - https://www.reservations.com/hotel/...oswexM0x8JFckJwaViz-HO9Og1NQ5FLBoC2KwQAvD_BwE
· Mansfield Cabins – Mansfield, MO 25 minutes away – starting at $125 / night - https://mansfieldcabins.com/home-page-overview/
· Super 8 by Wyndham – Ava, MO 20 minutes away - starting at $75 / night - https://www.guestreservations.com/s...e3ecda5311bff1e48b355f09ea75&ctTriggered=true
· Americas Best Value Inn Seymour, MO – starting at $75 / night - https://www.guestreservations.com/a...JiGclLJDYKIyYc1osjfKxfs5LFQiO9KRoCloAQAvD_BwE
· Weaver Inn Mansfield, MO 25 minutes away – starting at $99 / night - http://www.weaverinnbb.com/
Airbnb Rentals
· Top of Hill Getaway – Seymour, MO - $200 / night - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/855955360775385368?source_impression_id=p3_1707583600_tzsH6BP/p3GhKJCt
· The Barnhouse Inn – Seymour, MO - $250 / night - https://thebarnhouseinn.godaddysite...J0TTLUcCKAqxWl3ylQ_aem_fLP1pqIeYsgt-gIk_19dTQ
· The Grainery – Seymour, MO - $230 / night - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/111095...earch_id=fdd5a686-cb52-495f-8072-a685828f213c
· Green Hill Lodge – Fordland, MO 25 minutes away - $170 / night - https://www.vrbo.com/1609091
· Dickey House – Marshfield, MO 35 minutes away – starting at $125 / night - https://www.dickeyhouse.com/
· Few other houses starting at $125 / night
Restaurants:
Restaurants in Seymour, approximately 6 miles from the park.
· Hucklebuck 60 BBQ - https://onlineorder.hotsaucepos.com/store/hucklebuck60bbq closed Mondays - meat by pound is between $12 - $25, sides are beans, potato salad, and other options - they can do catering by per person or buy meat per pound and then sides in bulk
· Ivan’s Mexican Grill - https://www.facebook.com/p/Ivans-Mexican-Grill-Seymour-61561642980283/
· Casey’s Pizza – 151 Loveland, Seymour, MO - https://www.caseys.com/menu/c/pizza?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=DAC - about 25 – 30 pizzas for 80 people at an average of $16 each pizza
Restaurants that are 20 to 30 minutes away
· US 60 Roadhouse – 9893 US-60, Fordland, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/Us-60-Roadhouse-61583344591685/
· Wingos Café – 107 W Parksquare, Mansfield, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/WingosCafe/
· Southern Bell Dining Car – 103 North St, Mansfield, MO – have dinner in a railcar - about 20 minutes away - https://theculinaryfarm.org/train-car-diner/
· Varco’s Pizza & Pasta – 873 W Commercial St, Mansfield, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/vaccarospizza/
· The Barn – County Rd 76-201, Ava, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/TheBarnofAva/
· Backroads BBQ – 206 Springfield Rd, Ava, MO about 20 minutes away - https://backroads-bbq.hey-restaurants.com/
· Haro Brothers Restaurant – 229 S Spurlock, Ava, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/Haro-Brothers-Restaurant-100063574302494/
· Beaks Bar & Grill – 110 Dempsey Dr #J, Rogersville, MO about 30 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/beaksbarandgrill/
· Cozumel – 110 Dempsey Dr A-C, Rogersville, MO about 30 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/Cozumel-Mexican-Restaurant-Rogersville-new-61551050498885/
· Sky Dragon – 103 Redbud St, Rogersville, MO about 30 minutes away - https://sky-dragon.edan.io/
· Post Game Pizza – 319 S Main St, Suite I, Rogersville, MO about 30 minutes away - https://www.postgamepizza.com/locations/rogersville-mo
Restaurants that are 35 to 45 minutes away
· Shield’s Place Fresh From Our Kitchen to Your’s – 108 W Madison St, Marshfield, MO about 35 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/Sheilasplacemarshfield/
· Grillo’s Café – 1321 Spur Dr, Marshfield, MO about 35 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/grilloscafe/
· Mom’s Kitchen – 210 W Jackson St, Marshfield, MO about 35 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/MOMS-Kitchen-100063555730967/
· Tokyo Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar – 900 W Washington St, Suite 480, Marshfield, MO about 35 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/Tokyo-hibachi-Marshfield-100057267257055/
· Lambert’s Café – 1800 W State Hwy J, Ozark, MO about 45 minutes away – home of the thrown rolls - https://throwedrolls.com/ozark-mo
· The Ozark Mill Restaurants – 802 Finley Farms Ln, Ozark, MO about 45 minutes away - https://finleyfarmsmo.com/eat-drink/the-ozark-mill-restaurant/
Restaurants that are over 50 minutes away
· 14 Mill Market - 203 E Mt Vernon St, Nixa, MO about 50 minutes away - https://www.14millmarket.com/
· Springfield, MO is about an hour away and they will have numerous other options - https://www.springfieldmo.org/restaurants/
Local Attractions:
Seymour Activities
· Old Depot Coffee Company: Get a fresh brew, cinnamon rolls, or Wilma Bread at this local coffee roastery located inside an early-1800s Frisco train depot at 100 N. Commercial St - https://www.olddepotcoffee.com/
· Local Amish Community: Explore the rural countryside surrounding Seymour to visit farm stands, craft sales, and seasonal produce auctions featuring the local Old Order Amish community.
· Seymour Lanes & Family Fun: Take the family bowling or enjoy casual indoor recreation.
· The Owen Theatre: Catch a live performance or concert at this historic 1930s-era venue on the south side of the downtown square, which underwent a major community-funded remodel. https://www.seymourowentheatre.com/
· Seymour State Wildlife Management Area — Close to town and worth exploring if you want a quieter Ozarks setting. https://stateparks.com/seymour_state_wildlife_management_area_in_missouri.html
· Seymour Town Square — Small-town Missouri atmosphere and a good place to wander around.
· Comeonin Antiques — A big antique/vintage shop with a lot of weird and interesting stuff. This would actually be one I'd hit if you like old automotive/garage/road-trip stuff at 241 Cobblestone Dr - https://www.comeoninantiques.net/#/
· Axehead Beverage Co — Local nano-brewery/taproom downtown with games and a relaxed hangout atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/axeheadbeverageco
Other Attractions Around Missouri
· Bass Pro in Springfield, MO at 1 Bass Pro Drive, Springfield, MO about 40 minutes away https://stores.basspro.com/us/mo/springfield/1-bass-pro-dr.html
· Fantastic Caverns (a ride thru-cave) at 4872 N Farm Rd 125, Springfield, MO about 50 minutes away - https://www.missouriscave.com/
· TexPlex Off-road Park at 4425 State Hwy JJ, Hollister, MO about 80 minutes away https://texplexfoxcreek.com/
· Smallin Civil War Cave at 3575 N Smallin Rd, Ozark, MO about 40 minutes away https://www.smallincave.com/
· Crystal Cave at 7126 N Crystal Cave Ln, Springfield, MO about 55 minutes away https://visitcrystalcave.com/
· Go to Bull Shoals Lake and take a FREE Ferry across it at Peel Ferry West Dock, Bull Shoals Lake, Peel, AR about 80 minutes away https://bluewatersresortnet.wordpress.com/peel-ferry-schedule/
· Bennett Spring State Park — Excellent for hiking, trout fishing, camping and checking out the spring. The spring puts out an incredible amount of crystal-clear water. About 60 minutes away - https://mostateparks.com/park/bennett-spring-state-park
· Niangua River — The area around Bennett Spring is popular for floating, canoeing and kayaking.
· Springfield conservation areas — There are quite a few hiking/nature options if you're willing to drive toward Springfield.
· Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium at 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO about 50 minutes away - https://wondersofwildlife.org/
· Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum in Mansfield —Rocky Ridge Farm was Laura Ingalls Wilder's final home, and the museum includes the home, museum and grounds at 3055 State Rte A, Mansfield, MO about 25 minutes away - https://lauraingallswilderhome.com/...2YnktAMVMMQ_M0tN2VG9yz73cJg4j0QFxle3EIJBWIA8j
· Mansfield town square — Easy to combine with the Wilder museum. About 25 minutes away
· Wilson's Creek National Battlefield — Near Springfield and a good stop if Civil War history interests you at 5242 S State Hwy ZZ, Republic, MO about 50 minutes away - https://www.nps.gov/wicr/index.htm
· Branson, MO about 60 minutes away - https://www.explorebranson.com/
o They have live shows, Museums, Golf, Putt-putt golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Amusement parks, Horseback Riding, shopping, Scenic Overlooks, Mountain Coasters, Zip-lines, Ride the Trolley down the historic Main Street, Talking Rocks Cavern, and more Caves, riverboat Casino, Silver Dollar City, and so much more!
Additional details will be posted in the coming months.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again next summer!
The SOA board is pleased to announce that the 2027 National event will be held at SMORR offroad park in Seymour, MO, June 17–19, 2027.
On-line registration will open up after the 1st of the year.
On-site check-in will begin Wednesday, June 16th at the park’s pavilion. Jason Adams has volunteered to bring his smoker and prepare Wednesday’s BBQ meal (donations greatly appreciated).
The SOA will be catering meals on Friday and Saturday nights, cost for these meals will be included in the registration fee. The raffle will also be held on Saturday night.
We will offer guided trails Thursday through Saturday for Extreme, Moderate and Scenic levels.
The park offers 8 rustic cabins, 32 full hook-up RV sites and 45 electric/water RV sites. Park fees will be the responsibility of each participant. At this time, it appears that anyone attending the SOA National event can rent a cabin or RV site starting earlier in the week but will not have access to the parks’ trails. More information about the park and it’s trails and facilities can be found at https://www.smorr.net/
Lodging and Meal Options:
· Holiday Inn Express – Marshfield, MO 40 minutes away – starting at $157 / night - https://www.reservations.com/hotel/...oswexM0x8JFckJwaViz-HO9Og1NQ5FLBoC2KwQAvD_BwE
· Mansfield Cabins – Mansfield, MO 25 minutes away – starting at $125 / night - https://mansfieldcabins.com/home-page-overview/
· Super 8 by Wyndham – Ava, MO 20 minutes away - starting at $75 / night - https://www.guestreservations.com/s...e3ecda5311bff1e48b355f09ea75&ctTriggered=true
· Americas Best Value Inn Seymour, MO – starting at $75 / night - https://www.guestreservations.com/a...JiGclLJDYKIyYc1osjfKxfs5LFQiO9KRoCloAQAvD_BwE
· Weaver Inn Mansfield, MO 25 minutes away – starting at $99 / night - http://www.weaverinnbb.com/
Airbnb Rentals
· Top of Hill Getaway – Seymour, MO - $200 / night - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/855955360775385368?source_impression_id=p3_1707583600_tzsH6BP/p3GhKJCt
· The Barnhouse Inn – Seymour, MO - $250 / night - https://thebarnhouseinn.godaddysite...J0TTLUcCKAqxWl3ylQ_aem_fLP1pqIeYsgt-gIk_19dTQ
· The Grainery – Seymour, MO - $230 / night - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/111095...earch_id=fdd5a686-cb52-495f-8072-a685828f213c
· Green Hill Lodge – Fordland, MO 25 minutes away - $170 / night - https://www.vrbo.com/1609091
· Dickey House – Marshfield, MO 35 minutes away – starting at $125 / night - https://www.dickeyhouse.com/
· Few other houses starting at $125 / night
Restaurants:
Restaurants in Seymour, approximately 6 miles from the park.
· Hucklebuck 60 BBQ - https://onlineorder.hotsaucepos.com/store/hucklebuck60bbq closed Mondays - meat by pound is between $12 - $25, sides are beans, potato salad, and other options - they can do catering by per person or buy meat per pound and then sides in bulk
· Ivan’s Mexican Grill - https://www.facebook.com/p/Ivans-Mexican-Grill-Seymour-61561642980283/
· Casey’s Pizza – 151 Loveland, Seymour, MO - https://www.caseys.com/menu/c/pizza?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=DAC - about 25 – 30 pizzas for 80 people at an average of $16 each pizza
Restaurants that are 20 to 30 minutes away
· US 60 Roadhouse – 9893 US-60, Fordland, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/Us-60-Roadhouse-61583344591685/
· Wingos Café – 107 W Parksquare, Mansfield, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/WingosCafe/
· Southern Bell Dining Car – 103 North St, Mansfield, MO – have dinner in a railcar - about 20 minutes away - https://theculinaryfarm.org/train-car-diner/
· Varco’s Pizza & Pasta – 873 W Commercial St, Mansfield, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/vaccarospizza/
· The Barn – County Rd 76-201, Ava, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/TheBarnofAva/
· Backroads BBQ – 206 Springfield Rd, Ava, MO about 20 minutes away - https://backroads-bbq.hey-restaurants.com/
· Haro Brothers Restaurant – 229 S Spurlock, Ava, MO about 20 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/Haro-Brothers-Restaurant-100063574302494/
· Beaks Bar & Grill – 110 Dempsey Dr #J, Rogersville, MO about 30 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/beaksbarandgrill/
· Cozumel – 110 Dempsey Dr A-C, Rogersville, MO about 30 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/Cozumel-Mexican-Restaurant-Rogersville-new-61551050498885/
· Sky Dragon – 103 Redbud St, Rogersville, MO about 30 minutes away - https://sky-dragon.edan.io/
· Post Game Pizza – 319 S Main St, Suite I, Rogersville, MO about 30 minutes away - https://www.postgamepizza.com/locations/rogersville-mo
Restaurants that are 35 to 45 minutes away
· Shield’s Place Fresh From Our Kitchen to Your’s – 108 W Madison St, Marshfield, MO about 35 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/Sheilasplacemarshfield/
· Grillo’s Café – 1321 Spur Dr, Marshfield, MO about 35 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/grilloscafe/
· Mom’s Kitchen – 210 W Jackson St, Marshfield, MO about 35 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/MOMS-Kitchen-100063555730967/
· Tokyo Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar – 900 W Washington St, Suite 480, Marshfield, MO about 35 minutes away - https://www.facebook.com/p/Tokyo-hibachi-Marshfield-100057267257055/
· Lambert’s Café – 1800 W State Hwy J, Ozark, MO about 45 minutes away – home of the thrown rolls - https://throwedrolls.com/ozark-mo
· The Ozark Mill Restaurants – 802 Finley Farms Ln, Ozark, MO about 45 minutes away - https://finleyfarmsmo.com/eat-drink/the-ozark-mill-restaurant/
Restaurants that are over 50 minutes away
· 14 Mill Market - 203 E Mt Vernon St, Nixa, MO about 50 minutes away - https://www.14millmarket.com/
· Springfield, MO is about an hour away and they will have numerous other options - https://www.springfieldmo.org/restaurants/
Local Attractions:
Seymour Activities
· Old Depot Coffee Company: Get a fresh brew, cinnamon rolls, or Wilma Bread at this local coffee roastery located inside an early-1800s Frisco train depot at 100 N. Commercial St - https://www.olddepotcoffee.com/
· Local Amish Community: Explore the rural countryside surrounding Seymour to visit farm stands, craft sales, and seasonal produce auctions featuring the local Old Order Amish community.
· Seymour Lanes & Family Fun: Take the family bowling or enjoy casual indoor recreation.
· The Owen Theatre: Catch a live performance or concert at this historic 1930s-era venue on the south side of the downtown square, which underwent a major community-funded remodel. https://www.seymourowentheatre.com/
· Seymour State Wildlife Management Area — Close to town and worth exploring if you want a quieter Ozarks setting. https://stateparks.com/seymour_state_wildlife_management_area_in_missouri.html
· Seymour Town Square — Small-town Missouri atmosphere and a good place to wander around.
· Comeonin Antiques — A big antique/vintage shop with a lot of weird and interesting stuff. This would actually be one I'd hit if you like old automotive/garage/road-trip stuff at 241 Cobblestone Dr - https://www.comeoninantiques.net/#/
· Axehead Beverage Co — Local nano-brewery/taproom downtown with games and a relaxed hangout atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/axeheadbeverageco
Other Attractions Around Missouri
· Bass Pro in Springfield, MO at 1 Bass Pro Drive, Springfield, MO about 40 minutes away https://stores.basspro.com/us/mo/springfield/1-bass-pro-dr.html
· Fantastic Caverns (a ride thru-cave) at 4872 N Farm Rd 125, Springfield, MO about 50 minutes away - https://www.missouriscave.com/
· TexPlex Off-road Park at 4425 State Hwy JJ, Hollister, MO about 80 minutes away https://texplexfoxcreek.com/
· Smallin Civil War Cave at 3575 N Smallin Rd, Ozark, MO about 40 minutes away https://www.smallincave.com/
· Crystal Cave at 7126 N Crystal Cave Ln, Springfield, MO about 55 minutes away https://visitcrystalcave.com/
· Go to Bull Shoals Lake and take a FREE Ferry across it at Peel Ferry West Dock, Bull Shoals Lake, Peel, AR about 80 minutes away https://bluewatersresortnet.wordpress.com/peel-ferry-schedule/
· Bennett Spring State Park — Excellent for hiking, trout fishing, camping and checking out the spring. The spring puts out an incredible amount of crystal-clear water. About 60 minutes away - https://mostateparks.com/park/bennett-spring-state-park
· Niangua River — The area around Bennett Spring is popular for floating, canoeing and kayaking.
· Springfield conservation areas — There are quite a few hiking/nature options if you're willing to drive toward Springfield.
· Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium at 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO about 50 minutes away - https://wondersofwildlife.org/
· Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum in Mansfield —Rocky Ridge Farm was Laura Ingalls Wilder's final home, and the museum includes the home, museum and grounds at 3055 State Rte A, Mansfield, MO about 25 minutes away - https://lauraingallswilderhome.com/...2YnktAMVMMQ_M0tN2VG9yz73cJg4j0QFxle3EIJBWIA8j
· Mansfield town square — Easy to combine with the Wilder museum. About 25 minutes away
· Wilson's Creek National Battlefield — Near Springfield and a good stop if Civil War history interests you at 5242 S State Hwy ZZ, Republic, MO about 50 minutes away - https://www.nps.gov/wicr/index.htm
· Branson, MO about 60 minutes away - https://www.explorebranson.com/
o They have live shows, Museums, Golf, Putt-putt golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Amusement parks, Horseback Riding, shopping, Scenic Overlooks, Mountain Coasters, Zip-lines, Ride the Trolley down the historic Main Street, Talking Rocks Cavern, and more Caves, riverboat Casino, Silver Dollar City, and so much more!
Additional details will be posted in the coming months.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again next summer!
Looking forward to it...