Fair Grove is a city in Greene County, Missouri whose population was 1,393 at the 2010 census. Southwest Missouri Realty is proud to offer prime real estate for sale in this area.
The most notable event that takes place in Fair Grove each year is the Fair Grove Heritage Reunion. This always takes place the last full weekend in September. This festival has its roots in the Fair Grove Arts and Crafts Festival which started in 1978. Dan and Betty Manning organized a gathering of 12 local craftsmen to sell their wares on the square.
That first year, Granny Poke, in a bedraggled cook shack, fired up her wood stove to cook a batch of brown beans, poke greens, homemade fruit cobbler and cornbread. A short parade began the two-day event, with a small crowd attending. A few men of the town gathered at the mill to learn log splitting and shingle riving, and Sassafras tea, paw paws and hickory nuts were available, just for the asking. Though the community and real estate for sale in the area has changed since then, Fair Grove still has that welcoming, small town feel.
Since those early years, the organizers of that first festival have seen many changes and improvements. Today, the crowd estimate during the Fair Grove Heritage Reunion is 40,000 to 50,000 on Saturday and around 30,000 on Sunday. The number of booths have increased to almost 400, with many featuring demonstrations, such as weaving, bobbin lace and soap making. The two-day event still includes a parade and a church service in front of the historic mill.
Activities abound throughout the show area. Some of the favorites include corn grinding in the Boegel & Hine Flour Mill, working draft teams, an antique tractor rodeo, horse and mule obstacle course and wheat threshing. Primitive gasoline engines and steam-powered engines are furnished through the Early Day Gas Engines and Tractor Association, Branch 16 and The Ozark Steam Engine Association. Demonstrations of corn shredders and a corn shellers also occur throughout the day.
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There are many other community-oriented events and activities in the fair Grove area and the fantastic real estate for sale makes the city even more inviting for homeowners looking to relocate. Browse our real estate listings to find beautiful acreage for sale, commercial real estate, luxury homes for sale and more. Contact one of our experienced realtors in the Springfield, MO area for more information.
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North Old Highway
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Land
MLS# 60069230 / Active
Great location with Highway visibility. In the master plan of Fair Grove to be Industrial or a lighter use. Lots of potential for shopping, offices...
35 Daytona Lane
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Residential
MLS# 60140917 / Active
Phenomenal Custom Built brick 9000 sq ft home featuring soaring custom wood ceilings, breathtaking views, hand crafted cherry wood bookcases in li...
5634 Highway Ab
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Farm
MLS# 60140344 / Active
This Beautiful 103 acres farm is conveniently located between Fair Grove and Pleasant Hope just a few short miles north of Springfield on the Green...
8971 North Drew Avenue
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Northern Ridge
Residential
MLS# 60145275 / Active
Luxe detail, with impeccable design throughout! Just minutes to Springfield, this stunning custom smart home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 3...
593 West Old Highway
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Greene-not In List
Commercial Industrial
MLS# 60134073 / Active
Fantastic Highway 65 frontage from this level 5.07+/- Acre parcel two miles of visibility with two 40 foot curb cuts, electric, water and sewer ava...
Reduced -$100,000
593 West Old Highway
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Greene-not In List
Land
MLS# 60134070 / Active
Fantastic Highway 65 frontage from this level 5.07+/- Acre parcel two miles of visibility with two 40 foot curb cuts, electric, water and sewer ava...
Reduced -$100,000
593 West Old Highway
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Greene-not In List
Land
MLS# 60134072 / Active
Fantastic Highway 65 frontage from this level 5.07+/- Acre parcel two miles of visibility with two 40 foot curb cuts, electric, water and sewer ava...
Reduced -$100,000
593 West Old Highway
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Greene-not In List
Land
MLS# 60134071 / Active
Fantastic Highway 65 frontage from this level 5.07+/- Acre parcel two miles of visibility with two 40 foot curb cuts, electric, water and sewer ava...
Reduced -$100,000
8141 East Rocky Ridge Lane
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Residential
MLS# 60144620 / Active
Stunning!! 18 Picturesque Acres Featuring a 1 Acre Spring fed pond and Adorned with a like new, 4,100 SF Custom built home and 80 x 40 shop that is...
5389 East Farm Rd
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Residential
MLS# 60136181 / Active
This custom home sitting on 10 acres has everything that you are looking for. The main floor includes plenty of entertaining and living space! You ...
Reduced -$49,600
8141 East Rocky Ridge Lane
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Residential
MLS# 60144631 / Active
Stunning!! 12 Picturesque Acres with a Like New, 4100 SF Custom built home. The Huge main living room with vaulted ceilings allows for tons of Natu...
320 Ridgecrest Drive
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Highpoint Est
Residential
MLS# 60146454 / Active
Absolutely beautiful location! This secluded, yet close to everything, gated access home sits on just over 6 acres at the top of a hill on a privat...
650 South Highpoint Drive
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Highpoint Est
Residential
This beautiful custom built Country French home is nestled into 3.3 acres and is surrounded on three sides by mature trees and landscaping. It is l...
1015 Longhorn Road
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Residential
MLS# 60139522 / Active
This is a great new home, built by 417 Home Builders! You will enjoy the covered front porch that overlooks the great views from out front and the...
17 Sandstone Trail
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Dallas-not In List
Residential
MLS# 60144777 / Active
As a business investment or full time home, this property has a lot to offer! Authentic Farmhouse sitting on 22 acres zoned commercial, agricultura...
1137 West Longhorn
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Dallas-not In List
Farm
MLS# 60147158 / Active
Looking for a turn key operation? Welcome to 1137 Longhorn Rd. 80 acres of unlimited opportunity. Fenced and cross fenced with both RedHead and H...
140 West Old Mill Road
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Commercial Industrial
MLS# 60146791 / Active
Prime location in Fair Grove!
4271 East Shelby Road
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Residential
MLS# 60144124 / Active
Great Location just north of Springfield in highly desired Fair Grove School District. Home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths large open kitchen din...
5522 East Farm Rd
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Residential
MLS# 60144706 / Active
CHARACTER & CONVENIENCE! Nestled on 10 rolling acres & just a few minutes from Hwy 65 & I-44. (Additional 7.7 acres available.) This is a one of ...
2149 East Farm Road
Fair Grove, MO 65648
Greene-not In List
Residential
MLS# 60143056 / Pending
Very Rare Find! 6 Private Acres featuring a multi-level, walkout basement home of nearly 3,000 square feet, with a large 25x35 shop, 4 bedrooms, 2....
4390 East Shelby Road
Fair Grove, MO 65648
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Residential
MLS# 60146544 / Active
This amazing 13 acres (two parcels) just minutes from Springfield is perfect for the owner that wants land and incredible opportunities for amazing...