Marshfield Missouri Calendar of Events

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New – Early Head Start Program – a high quality child development program for children 0 – 3 and pregnant women. Early Heat Start provides medical & dental care, meals and a learning experience. For more info call Jennifer Giordano at 859-6293 – don’t wait, space is limited.

July 2010

First and Third Tuesday of each month – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.

Missouri Career Center Mobile Unit – Providing more opportunities for both job seekers and employers to use the services without having to travel regularly to Springfield or Branson. The Mobile Unit is located in the Young’s Shopping Center (Price Cutter and Dollar General lot) at 900 W. Washington.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2, 3 & 4 - Marshfield's Independence Day Rodeo - This year the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a three night rodeo.  This is a fun filled family entertainment with Bull Riders, Barrel Racers, Ropers, Bareback and Bronc Riders & more!

Enjoy the spectacular fireworks display on Sunday, July 4^th (following barrel racing). Again this year CenturyLink is sponsoring 3D Glasses to the first 500 through the gate to add a little extra pizzazz to the fireworks!

The crowning of the Rodeo Queen and Princess contest will be Sunday, July 4^th and the results of the 1^st Annual Little Mr. & Miss Cowpoke will be announced.

MAJOR SPONSORS OF THE 20th ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE RODEO ARE . . .

Arleen Tackett for Webster County Recorder ♦ Empire Bank

Auto By Rent ♦ Brooks Gas Company ♦ McDonalds

Jon Woosley for Webster County Recorder ♦ Don Vance Ford

Danette Padgett for Webster County Prosecutor ♦ CenturyLink

Metropolitan National Bank ♦  Robert Stubblefield for Webster County Commissioner

Cynthia Black for Webster County Prosecutor ♦ Southern Missouri Bank

Buffalo Livestock Market, LLC ♦ Gary Don Letterman for Webster County Recorder

Linda Lott for Webster County Prosecutor ♦ Ozark Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Co.

Midwest Family Broadcasting

Saturday, July 3rd - 131st Independence Day Parade in Marshfield, Mo.  The theme this year is “Star Spangled Celebration”. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by the reading of the Declaration of Independence at 12:00 noon or following the end of the parade.  The celebration begins much earlier on the Square in Marshfield with vendor booths open for business around 8 am.  Enjoy the sight of red, white and blue everywhere you look, the sound of patriotic music and the smell of corn dogs, funnel cakes and BBQ in the air.  Marshfield, Missouri is the place to be to celebrate our independence, see old acquaintances or make new friends. For more information, parade or vendor application click here

Saturday, July 3rd - Callaway Cabin will be open from 12:00 Noon through 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 3rd - Callaway Family Reunion (for FAMILY ONLY) at 4:00 at the Church of the Nazarene. For more information call Dan Beckner at 864-7462 or Garland Callaway at 468-3741.

Sunday, July 4th - Callaway Cabin Dedication at 2:00 p.m. – The Cabin will also be open from 10:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. before the dedication.  Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the beauty of Hidden Waters Park. There will be a Ribbon Cutting for the new trail.

Sign up NOW to participate in the Chamber’s MARSHFIELD CLASSIC, a 2 man scramble to be played August 21^st – Entry deadline is August 17^th – click here for info

Wednesday thru Saturday July 14 - 15 - 16 & 17 -

The 72^nd Annual Webster County Fair begins on Wednesday, July 14^th and ends on Saturday, July 17^th at the Webster County Fairgrounds located at 624 N. Marshall Street in Marshfield, MO. 

All persons 13 years of age and older will be charged $6.00 – All persons ages 6 thru 12 is $3.00 Thursday night ONLY – all persons 12 and under will be admitted free!

Nightly Activities

Wednesday, July 14^th features the Demolition Derby at 8:00 pm

Thursday, July 15^th is Kid’s Night – Purchase an arm band in advance for $12.00 or pay $15.00 at the fair.  The arm band allows unlimited rides from 6 to 10 pm.  Arm bands can be purchased at Summer Fresh, Marshfield Towing and Kum & Go in Marshfield.

Also on Thursday, July 15th is the Truck Pull which begins at 8:00 pm.

Friday, July 16^th enjoy the Tractor Pull at 7:00 pm.

Saturday, July 17^th features another Truck Pull at 6:00 pm.

Activities from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 14^th – Bottle Calves in place; Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Sheep in place; Judging of Vegetables, Fruits & Crops; Judging’s of Household Arts; Ag Mechanics in place; Dairy Judging Contest; Judging of Bottle Calves; Judging of Sheep; Demolition Derby

Activities from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 15^th – Judging of Dairy Cattle; Dairy Awards; Judging of Dairy Goats; Carnival Arm Band Night; Kid’s Night Games; Tractor Showing; Truck Pull

Activities from 12:00 to 7 pm on Friday, July 16^th – Meat Goats & Beef Cattle in place; Livestock Judging Contest; Judging Meat Goats; Tractor Pull

Activities from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 17^th – Judging of Beef Cattle; Beef Awards; Truck Pull

Saturday July 17 - 5th Anniversary for Freda of Freda’s Uptown Café located on 210 W. Jackson. Enjoy Biscuits & Gravy for 99¢ and Coffee for 50¢.

►►►Wednesday, July 21 – Small Business Development meeting from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Christenberry’s Tea Room Catering and Gifts. This is a FREE event, but please call and reserve your spot today at 468-3700. There will be speakers and info including someone from Liberty Bank, the area’s largest SBA loan provider; from Penmac, information on insurance and info on the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce, showing how to network and grow together and more! Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, July 21 – RIBBON CUTTINGS for Guaranty Bank at 11:30 a.m. (they have moved to the end of the nearby shopping center & are beside CR Realty) and

Country Express at 12:00 Noon (at the junction of Jackson and Hwy CC)

Friday, July 23 – Grand Opening for COUNTRY EXPRESS CONVENIENCE STORE

from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided – hotdogs, chips, soda or coffee.

Friday, July 30 - Marshfield Community Night as the Springfield Cardinals vs Arkansas at Hammon's Field at 7:10 p.m.

Saturday, July 31 – Ozarks Writer and Illustrators for Children (OWAIC) presents the Second Annual Summer Workshop featuring Suzanne Lieurance. This event will take place at The Library Station on 2535 N. Kansas Expressway in Springfield, MO. Register before July 3 and save! For more information call Naomi Shaw at 736-3609 or click here.

August 2010

Sign up NOW to participate in the Chamber’s MARSHFIELD CLASSIC, a 2 man scramble to be played August 21^st – Entry deadline is August 17^th – click here for info

Adult Water Aerobics are available at the Marshfield City Pool during these dates in August: 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 9^th, 10^th, 12^th, 16^th, 17^th, 19^th, 23^rd, 24^th, and 26^th

All sessions will be from 6:00 to 6:55 p.m. Open to ages 15 and older. Classes are only $2.00 per session. For more info call 468-7230 or 838-7153.

First and Third Tuesday of each month – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.

Missouri Career Center Mobile Unit – Providing more opportunities for both job seekers and employers to use the services without having to travel regularly to Springfield or Branson. The Mobile Unit is located in the Young’s Shopping Center (Price Cutter and Dollar General lot) at 900 W. Washington.

Wednesday, August 4 at 12:00 Noon – Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting in the Empire Bank Meeting Room. For more information call 859-3925.

Thursday, August 5 - BLOOD DRIVE at the Marshfield United Methodist Church from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 6 – Stock Dog Exhibition at 7:00 p.m. at Dr. Vince Caldwell’s arena located approximately 5 miles from Marshfield on Hwy 38 west. Watch cattle and duck herding. You can also bring your own dog to work. The admission is free, but a small stock fee per dog worked is applicable. For more information call L. R. Alexander at 417-844-2403.

Sunday, August 8 – Poker Run for a Cure for Juvenile Diabetes – Sign in at 2:00 p.m .at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, MO. Click here for more info or call 417-588-9788 or 417-532-2310 . All proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to aide in the quest to find a cure for Juvenile (Type 1) Diabetes.

Wednesday, August 11 – Federal Health Care Reform meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Marshfield Christian Church located at 1061 State Hwy A, Marshfield, MO.

(beside Fraker Funeral Home). Please RSVP by Friday, August 6

by contacting Tina at 800-743-4882

Saturday, August 21 – “The Marshfield Classic Golf Tournament” hosted by the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Marshfield Country Club.

For more information click here

Saturday, August 21 - ATV Rodeo sponsored by the Mason's at the Webster Co Fairgrounds

Saturday, August 28 – First Annual Safety on Wheels hosted by Marshfield Chiropractic from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Community Center. This is an event for children from Toddler to 12 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian and provide their own bike or trike for the safety course.

There will be a drawing for FREE BICYCLES – FREE BIKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS – FREE T-SHIRTS TO THE 1^ST 100 KIDS – FREE HOT DOGS AND DRINKS (FOR KIDS ONLY) – FREE HELMET TO THE 1^ST 200 KIDS – FREE GAMES AND LOTS MORE!

If you would like to volunteer, donate items, donate $5 to help purchase helmets or become a bike sponsor ($50 donation for Bike to be given away) please contact Tara at 827-0450.

September 2010

First and Third Tuesday of each month – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.

Missouri Career Center Mobile Unit – Providing more opportunities for both job seekers and employers to use the services without having to travel regularly to Springfield or Branson. The Mobile Unit is located in the Young’s Shopping Center (Price Cutter and Dollar General lot) at 900 W. Washington.

Wednesday, September 1 at 12:00 Noon – Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting in the Empire Bank Meeting Room. For more information call 859-3925.

Thursday thru Saturday September 2 – 3 - 4 – Seymour Apple Festival – for more information call 417-935-4570

Saturday, September 4 (rain date Sept. 11) - Demolition Derby sponsored by th Marshfield Lions Club at the Webster County Fairgrounds

Saturday, September 10 – S.T.A.N.D. (Stop the Abuse Next Door) at the Kenneth Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon, MO.  Enjoy Music, Games, Food, Raffles, Giveaways, Fun for the Whole Family!

Free Admittance – children 12 and under eat for Free.

For more information call 417-368-3483 or click here

Saturday, September 25 (rain date Sept. 26) - Truck and Tractor Pull sponsored by th Marshfield Lions Club at the Webster County Fairgrounds

Saturday & Sunday September 25 & 26 Fair Grove Heritage Reunion – for more information click here

3rd week in September thru October 31st - Enjoy the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at Hampton's Greenhouse & Pumpkin Patch located at 6817 State Hwy 38 W.  Have fun on the hayride to the Corn Maze and the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch.  For more information call 417-859-4855.

October 2010

First and Third Tuesday of each month – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.

Missouri Career Center Mobile Unit – Providing more opportunities for both job seekers and employers to use the services without having to travel regularly to Springfield or Branson. The Mobile Unit is located in the Young’s Shopping Center (Price Cutter and Dollar General lot) at 900 W. Washington.

Wednesday, October 6 at 12:00 Noon – Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting in the Empire Bank Meeting Room. For more information call 859-3925.

Thursday, October 7 - BLOOD DRIVE at the Marshfield United Methodist Church from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, October 8 & 9 - HARVEST DAYS on the Square in Marshfield – On Friday, October 8^th Harvest Days will begin at 12:00 Noon and end at 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, October 9^th it begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Booth space is $30.00 for a 10x10 space and for electricity add $10.00. You provide table and chairs, space is the only thing that is provided on the courthouse lawn. For information on vendor booths call Dale Hartwell at 859-2998 or

click here to e-mail.

Saturday October 9 – BUSINESS EXPO sponsored by the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce – See what products and services are available in the Marshfield area at the Marshfield Community Center located at 101 Commercial Street from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. There will be drawings and prizes throughout the day!

November 2010

First and Third Tuesday of each month – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.

Missouri Career Center Mobile Unit – Providing more opportunities for both job seekers and employers to use the services without having to travel regularly to Springfield or Branson. The Mobile Unit is located in the Young’s Shopping Center (Price Cutter and Dollar General lot) at 900 W. Washington.

Wednesday, November 3 at 12:00 Noon – Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting in the Empire Bank Meeting Room. For more information call 859-3925.

Thursday, November 11  - Veteran's Day

Saturday, November 13 - Deer Season Begins

Saturday evening & Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12 & 13 - Christmas Open House

December 2010

First and Third Tuesday of each month – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.

Missouri Career Center Mobile Unit – Providing more opportunities for both job seekers and employers to use the services without having to travel regularly to Springfield or Branson. The Mobile Unit is located in the Young’s Shopping Center (Price Cutter and Dollar General lot) at 900 W. Washington.

Wednesday, December 1 at 12:00 Noon – Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting in the Empire Bank Meeting Room. For more information call 859-3925.

Thursday, December 2 - BLOOD DRIVE at the Marshfield United Methodist Church from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 4 - BREAKFAST with SANTA and SANTA'S SECRET WORKSHOP at the Marshfield High School Cafeteria and Gymnasium

Saturday, December 11 - 75th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE click here for more information.