United Country VIP Realty opened thier second office in the beautiful town of Marshfield, MO in January 2007. Since then we've been soaking up all that Marshfield has to offer. I was amazed by their Cherry Blossom Festival and know you will be too!

The Festival begain back in 2003 and has blossomed each and every year. The line up for this year is quite impressive! You'll see a focus on Presidential history and the families that have given support to the leaders of our country. (In fact, I heard a rumor that I'm trying to confirm: The grapevine tells me John McCain's Mother and Aunt may be in town for tea during the festival! I'll keep you updated on that little tid bit!)

Mark your calendars - hope to see you here - Marshfield, MO Cherry Blossom Festival 2008

Thursday, April 24, 2008 

9AM: Japanese Lantern lighting ceremony- Hartley Park - Free Admission
 
10AM: Unveiling of George Washington bust- Webster County Courthouse -Speaches by George Washington family and other VIP's
 
11:15 AM: Lecture by Freeman and Leeman Kleier (crew members of Air Force One) at Webster County Library - Free Admission

2:00 PM: Cherry Blossom Tea, hosted by the ladies of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church - Free Admission

4:00 PM: Cyclone Memorial dedication at Hartley Park, honoring the victims of the April 1880 cyclone, Blind Boone presenation - Free Admission

7:30 PM: Haunted Tour of Marshfield, meet at the Webster County Museum. $3.00 a person, bring walking shoes, flashlight and dress according to the weather.

Friday, April 25th, 2008

 
10AM: Remembrances of Margaret Truman Daniel, remarks by longtime friends and family members, musical solos - Free Admission

11:30AM: Betty Lynn Scholarship luncheon- First Annual event to raise funds for a scholarship for someone participating in the arts - Location:?, Price: ?

2:00 P.M.: Missouri Walk of Fame ceremony- Honoring Famous Missourians - Returning honorees will be joined by 2008 honorees. Including: Roger Baum, Robert Cummings, Ozark Mountain Daredevil, The Darlings (Andy Griffith Show), The Philharmonics, Rand  Brooks, Margaret Truman Daniel and others - Free Admission

4:45 P.M.: Harry S Truman Symposium- Honoring Pearl Harbor Survivors -Forum featuring the day of infamy, presenting the Cherry Blossom Award to three Webster County Peal Harbor widows - Free Admission

7:00 P.M.: Hubble Dinner - Presenting the Edwin P. Hubble Medal of Initiative - Honoring: George Cleveland, Justin Rockefeller, Mitch Yockelson, John Eisenhower, Fred Crane and others - Location:? -  Price: ?

 
Saturday, April 26th, 2008

 
City Wide Garage Sale:  Vendors set up at 7 A.M.

Older American Center Pancake Breakfast
 
8:30 A.M.: Cherry Blossom Sunrise Service, bringing the faith community together to worship - Free Admission

9 A.M:  Indoor Booths open at the Marshfield Activity Center - Free Admission

10 A.M.: Musical Entertainment begins at the Marshfield Activity Center

10 A.M: Horse Shoe Tournament - Open, non-sanctioned tournament - Rotary Park, $10.00 entry fee, call 417-859-2781 - In case of inclement weather tournament will be canceled

11 A.M.: Harry S Truman bench dedication - Keynote speaker: John Truman, President Harry S Truman's nephew - Free Admission 

11 A.M.: Little Miss and Mr. Cherry Blossom Contest - For more information call 417-859-4774

1:00 P.M.: R.M.S. Titanic Memorial dedication - Honoring those from Missouri who were aboard the R.M.S. Titanic - Keynote speaker: Mary Joyce, who's father was a Titanic survivor - Free Admission

2:00 P.M.: Cherry Pie Contest - Webster County Library, Call 417-468-2324 for more information

3:00 P.M.: Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Grove - The Cherry Blossom Festival honors Lady Bird Johnson with a grove of Cherry Blossom trees - The Marshfield Mail, Free Admission

4:15 P.M.: Cherry Blossom Queen Contest - Free Admission, Call 417-859-4143 for more information

5:00 P.M.: Forum for America's Future - A forum featuring future leaders of the nation - Free Admission

7:00 P.M.: President's Forum - Featuring members of the nations First Families (Honoring Shannon Lanier and Devon Nixon) - Free Admission


Sunday, April 27th, 2008


9 A.M.:  Indoor booths open at the Marshfield Activity Center - Free Admission
 
2:30 P.M.: Free Gospel Concert - Benefit for the historic Callaway Cabin restoration for Hidden Waters Park -  Featuring: First Grace and the Hallelujah Singers