Your heading to my neck of the woods, the second friday of every month is the cruise at bagnell dam, as tech said you can't go wrong with Lucas Oil (why is it in the middle of nowhere, long story) you will be on the top side of the lake if your heading to Laurie though, Lucas is on the south side. Also there is a cruise in Versailles which is close to Laurie. The 12th of next month is the birthplace of route 66 car show & Festival in Springfield (Ill be there) http://www.route66festivalsgf.com/ There is always a cruise in Springfield, Steak & Shake on Glenstone south is a oldie & goody Its probably 1 1/2 hrs away though and Branson another 30-45 minutes. If you are heading down 7 hwy past Clinton I might be able to help, Raysiks Downtown Desoto is private but he might let you in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNmQspSW5rE Head onto our square in Clinton its worth seeing its the 4th largest in the US, also a couple private collections here I might be able to swing, all worth seeing.