The Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival

Schedule of Events:

9 AM- Until the plants are gone- Evelyn Hampton Garden Club’s 4th Annual Plant Sale at The Dickey House.

10 AM- 1 PM- Cherry Blossom Quilt Show, sponsored by the Cherry Blossom Auxiliary- Marshfield Assembly of God Back Hallway- Free Event

10 AM- 2 PM- Nostalgia Fest Autograph Show- Featuring VIP guests of the Cherry Blossom Festival- Marshfield Community Center- Free Admission

9 AM- 4 PM- Cherry Vendor Palooza crafts and vendors on the historic Marshfield square

1 PM- 4 PM- The Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, MO presents a traveling exhibit on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder- Webster County Museum Free Admission

9 AM- Travel back in time for a visit with President Calvin Coolidge as portrayed by reenactor and filmmaker Tracy Messer-. As a reenactor and historian, Tracy draws in his audiences through storytelling to create a better understanding of our 30th president. Moderator, Jennifer Harville Great Granddaughter of President Calvin Coolidge- Marshfield Assembly of God Free Event

9:15 AM- 2nd Annual Cherry Blossom Dog Show- Categories split by large and small dogs include: Prettiest in Pink, Best Costumed, and Owner-Dog Look Alike- Prizes donated by Sully Loves Sugar and Bomgaars- Historic Marshfield Square Southwest Side of the Webster County Courthouse- near the Hubble Telescope Replica- $5 per entry

9:30 AM- Jeep’n for Zuzu’s House- Jeep Run will begin at the Webster County Fairgrounds. The route will be a fun ride throughout Webster County and will end at Zuzu’s House. There they will have food, fun and a time of silent auction and craft items- Proceeds benefit Zuzu’s House Resource Center for Vulnerable Teens -Registration: $20 per entry- For more information call 417-459-3373

10 AM- “Southwest Missouri Baseball Legends: Carl Mays and Preacher Roe” Panel featuring David Jerome Baseball Historian and Author and members of the Carl Mays family- Moderator, Tim Pletkovich Former Baseball Scout for the Chicago Cubs- Marshfield Assembly of God Free Event

10:30 AM- “Children’s Hour” hosted by Aunt Norma Champion at the library- Aunt Norma Champion hosted “Children’s Hour” on KYTV from 1957-1986- Program is open for children of all ages and will include story time with special guest David Harrison-Missouri Poet Laureate and famed Children’s Author and an activity- Webster County Library Free Event

11:05 AM- Mary Saputo will speak about “HOLLYWOOD FILMS AND MUSIC – The War Years 1941-1945”-When the United States went to war in December 1941, so did Hollywood. Saputo will speak about the best loved films of that time, as well as iconic songs that kept America going strong- Marshfield Assembly of God Free Event

Noon- 14th Annual Marshfield High School Alumni Luncheon- Lola Fern Day’s family will serve her FAMOUS cashew chicken and small cherry pies from the legendary Garbage Can Café – Honoring Janice Robinson McDonald MHS Class of 1964 and former Miss Missouri and Kollin Bailey MHS Class of 2019 as Distinguished MHS Alumni- Marshfield First Baptist Church Family Life Center- Advance tickets: $20 per person and can be purchased by calling 417-689-2098 to-go orders available with advanced purchase.

Noon- 3rd Annual Rosalynn Carter Luncheon- Benefiting the Rosalynn Smith Carter Childhood Garden of Plains, Georgia and celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival’s sister festival relationship with the Peanut Festival in Plains. “Memories of Rosalynn Carter” will feature her family members and several longtime friends of the late former First Lady- The fried chicken luncheon will reflect a Southern menu- Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall-Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online Eventbrite or by calling 808-345-4975.

1:30 PM- “National First Ladies Day” Panel featuring members of the National First Ladies Day Commission as they speak about the National Day of Service, which honors the nations First Ladies. Participants include: Mary Jean Eisenhower Granddaughter of Mamie Eisenhower, Massee McKinley Great Nephew of Ida Saxton McKinley, Rev. Nicholas W. Inman Founder, First Ladies Day, Clifton Truman Daniel Grandson of Bess Truman, Andrew Och First Ladies Man, Jennifer Harville Great Granddaughter of Grace Coolidge and James Carter Grandson of Rosalynn Carter. Moderator, Dr. Larry Cook Presidential Historian- Marshfield Assembly of God Free Event

2 PM- 2nd Annual Chicken Show on the historic Marshfield Square Southwest Side of the Webster County Courthouse- near the Hubble Telescope Replica- Categories include: Best Costumed and Most Creative Costume- Hosted by Heartbeat of the Ozarks 4-H Free Event

2:30 PM- Ulysses Grant Dietz Great, Great Grandson of President Ulysses S. and Julia Grant will speak about “Julia & Ulysses Grant: Dancing on the Edge of the Gilded Age”- Presented in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council-Marshfield Assembly of God Free Event

3:30 PM- Interview with 9-11 Survivor, Michael Hingson Author- Hingson who is visually impaired will recount how he escaped the World Trade Center by walking down 78 flights of stairs with his guide dog, Roselle- Moderator, Mary Achor Presidential Historian- Marshfield Assembly of God Free Event

4:35 PM- “Presidential Family Forum”- Featuring descendants of American Presidential Families- Moderator, Dr. Larry Cook Presidential Historian- Marshfield Assembly of God Free Event

7 PM- The 14th Annual State Dinner will feature Clifton Truman Daniel Grandson of President Harry S and Bess Truman as the keynote speaker. His speech will be in honor of National First Ladies Day- Marshfield Community Center-Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased online Eventbrite or by calling 417-860-4996. This is a pink tie event doors open at 6:30 PM

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