Happy Slapowitz's Toy Bash

12/16/2025

We have full hearts, a full trailer and are already counting down to doing it all again next year!

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who made this year such an incredible success! The venues, bands, patrons, sponsors, volunteers, the Knights of Columbus 1111, the Marine Corps League: Cpl Mason O Yarbrough Det #1081, and TOYS FOR TOTS, Southeast Missouri. This event is truly a community effort!

See everyone next year & have a Merry Christmas!🎄

12/12/2025

Tomorrow’s the big day Toy Bash crew!

Grab your party shoes, your do-gooder spirit, and swing by the KC Hall on Spanish Street starting at 6pm to fuel up! Dinner is being prepared by Smokin Brothers, Inc. and the Knights. Once you’re properly fueled, make your way to your favorite bars where your favorite bands will be rockin out into the night.

Admission:
• $10
• A new unwrapped toy
• Or a 2025 Toybash t-shirt

T-shirts will be available at Smokin Brothers until noon tomorrow, then that evening at the KC Hall and all participating bars!

Cash is preferred, but we’ll also have a Venmo option ready. And if you can’t make it but still want to sprinkle some kindness, the donation Venmo link is in the comments. ✨

Bring friends. Bring energy. Bring that holiday sparkle that shows up just for this night each year. We’re ready for the music, the chaos, the generosity and the unforgettable stories we will be laughing about on Saturday!

See everyone tomorrow… let’s make this year legendary. 🎄🎶🍻

12/10/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Mondi Jackson, LLC and their amazing employees for their generosity this holiday season. At their holiday party, Mondi hosted a toy drive where employees could donate $10 or a new unwrapped toy to enter a raffle. They also held a 50/50 drawing, and this year’s winner generously donated half back to the cause. 🙌

They were able to go shopping with an incredible $2,705 to help spread holiday cheer to kids in our area! Talk about awesome!

12/06/2025

HAPPY SLAPOWITZ’S TOY BASH BAND LINEUP IS HERE! 🔥🎄
Get ready for a night FULL of incredible live music across downtown! Check out where your favorite bands are playing!

Knights of Columbus 1111 (318 S Spanish)
• Jaci & Justin Keusenkothen 7:00-10:00
(Smokin Brothers, Inc. and The Knights will be cooking it up starting at 6pm! Come hungry!)

Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill
• Substandard — 8:00–9:30
• Hot Saucer — 10:00–12:00

The Rude Dog Pub
• Peyton Len Ford — 8:30–10:00
• The Modeans — 10:30–12:30

Spectrum Record Lounge
• PFR & The Off White Stripes — Set Time TBA

Ebb and Flow Fermentations
• Jarrek Stone — 6:00–8:00
• Amber Vandeven — 8:00–10:00

Many Good Things Brewing
• Missourado — 8:00–10:00

Blue Diamond Sports Bar Cape Girardeau
• A Lively Revival — 7:00–8:45
• Static Hour — 8:45–9:45
• Emaciation — 9:45–10:45
• Kill Cam — 10:45

Blush Ultra Lounge
• Rings of Smoke — 7:30–9:00
• The Space Grapes — 9:30–12:00

We are STILL looking for volunteers!
If you’re available to help watch doors at participating bars, please reach out. Your time helps make Christmas a little brighter for kids in our area.

12/03/2025

This year’s Toy Bash t-shirts are officially AVAILABLE!! Here’s this year’s design, with all our amazing sponsors on the back!

Grab yours at Smokin Brothers!! (1923 N Kingshighway)

We’re only 10 DAYS AWAY…
AND YES, WE’RE ABSOLUTELY COUNTING!!! 😆🎉🎄

11/22/2025

It’s here!!! 🎉
Say hello to this year’s bar lineup:

✨ Ebb and Flow Fermentations
✨ Blush Ultra Lounge
✨ Blue Diamond Sports Bar Cape Girardeau
✨ Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill
✨ The Rude Dog Pub
✨ Spectrum Record Lounge
✨ Many Good Things Brewing

Band lineup is coming soon and T-shirts are on the way! We can’t wait to see everyone on December 12th!🎄🎅🏻

11/15/2025

We’re officially less than a month away from one of the jolliest nights of the year! 🎄✨ Bar lineup drops next week! There’s still time to jump in as a sponsor or volunteer— just DM us or call/text (573) 382-5844. We’d love to have you be part of this incredible night!

11/06/2025

You know what time it is! 🎁 It’s officially Happy Slapowitz’s Toy Bash season and we’re cranking things up for 2025!

Mark your calendars: Dec 12th!!
Food starts at 6PM sharp at the KC Hall on Spanish Street! & you know the party doesn’t stop there! 😏

We’re locking in the bar list, so stay tuned for that announcement!

Wanna get involved? We’d love your help!
DM us or call/text 573-382-5844 to volunteer or become a sponsor!

Let’s make some magic happen again this year! & remember, it's for the children!!

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12/16/2024

The 2024 Happy Slapowitz's Toy Bash has come to a close, and we are thrilled to announce its overwhelming success. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the volunteers who staffed the doors. The bands' performances were phenomenal. It is noteworthy that the bands contributed their talents and time to ensure that children in our area wake up to a smile on Christmas morning. The food, expertly prepared by the Knights of Columbus 1111, was outstanding. This event is truly a community effort. We appreciate the venues that accommodate this event annually. We eagerly anticipate your presence at next year's event on December 12th, 2025.

12/13/2024

Happy uhh, Happy Slapowitz Day!!!
We can’t wait to see all of you fine folks roaming the streets of downtown Cape G tonight all in the name of collecting toys for kids in need in our local area!
Just bring either $10 cash, a new unwrapped toy or wear you Happy Slapowitz’s Toy Bash shirt(or all of the above if you’re feeling extra festive)and you’ll be good to go for live music at all of our participating bars and for a delicious meal at the Knights of Columbus hall on Spanish street.
It’s going to be another “Happy” night… don’t miss out.

12/11/2024

Here are the Bands/Venues for Friday night's festivities:

Ebb and Flow Fermentations -
Amber Vandeven 7-9

The Rude Dog Pub - Chris Wherenberg 8-9
Nobody’s Darlings - 9-11
The Space Grapes w/ Jen Henderson -11-1

Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill -
Substandard U.S. 8-10
Trip Hazard 10-12

Blue Diamond Sports Bar Cape Girardeau -
Benjamin Smith

Spectrum Record Lounge -
Emaciation & PFR

Blush Ultra Lounge -
Todd Mayberry & Aja Reutzel 8-10
Hot Saucer 10-12

Many Good Things Brewing -
Jessie Schupbach & Jason Heeter 7-10

Don't forget to stop by the Knights of Columbus Hall for some delicious food.(Gotta build that base if you're gonna party with Happy)

12/11/2024

Happy Slapowitz's Toy Bash will take place this Friday night. Smokin Brothers, Inc. located at N 1923 Kingshighway Cape Girardeau has 2024 Toy Bash shirts available. The design features a simple Baseball T style with the logo on the left side and a blank back. Shirts are priced at $20 and can be purchased in-store, granting access to all participating venues for this year's Happy Slapowitz's Toy Bash. Supplies are limited. Happy Slapowitz's Toy Bash Smokin Brothers, Inc.
Venues participating this year: The Rude Dog Pub Spectrum Record Lounge Many Good Things Brewing Blush Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill Blue Diamond and Ebb and Flow Fermentations
Food will be served at the Knights of Columbus 1111 318 S Spanish downtown. Smokin Brothers and The Knights will be cooking it up!(6 until we run out)
Bands will be at every location. Music will start at 7ish at the venues but the food will be ready at 6 at the hall.