10 Years of Cherry Blossom Festival Memories

~ 10 Years of Cherry Blossom Memories ~

Saturday, April 25 ~ 2:20 PM

~ Marshfield Assembly of God ~

A sit down interview with festival founder, Rev. Nicholas W. Inman as he reflects upon the festivals history and shares behind the scene stories. This event will celebrate 10 years of the Cherry Blossom Festival.

 

70th Anniversary of V-E Day

~ 70th Anniversary of V-E Day ~

Featuring families of Dwight Eisenhower, Harry Truman, Winston Churchill and several WW II veterans

~ Saturday, April 25 ~ 4:30 PM ~

Marshfield Assembly of God

3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Run

Cherry Blossom 5K Run/Walk

~ Benefits Fordland Clinic ~

~ Race begins on the east side of the Marshfield Square in front of Housholder Law Firm, 110 N. Crittenden ~

~ Registration: $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race ~

Register online here: Cherry Blossom Run

Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Marshfield

Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Marshfield

$3 per person

Offered 4 times during the festival:

Friday, April 24 ~ 10 AM & 2 PM

Saturday, April 25 ~ 11 AM & 1 PM

Tours depart from Webster County Historical Museum, 219 S. Clay Street

Webster County Historical Museum

Justin Britt ~ Walk of Fame Honoree

Justin Britt & FamilyJustin Britt ~ In his own words from www.justinbritt68.com

I’ve been blessed with a strong support system, plenty of opportunity, and a talent that not many people have, and even though being a Seattle Seahawk allows me to continue to grow my skills and develop my legacy, I’ll always know that I made it to where I am today because of my roots.

Playing NFL football feels like what I was born to do.

Athletics Provided Consistency I grew up in a military family, so even as we moved from place to place, athletics was where I found my consistency. I have always loved sports, and even though my dad’s career kept us mobile most of the time, the desire to compete grew with me wherever we went. In sixth grade, we settled in Lebanon, Missouri, and to this day, I’m proud to represent the town and its people. It was then that I started wrestling and playing football, and sports became the focal point of my life. It was all I wanted to do.

When I was playing varsity football in high school, I went to the Mizzou team camp, and head coach Gary Pinkel called my dad and me into his office immediately after to tell me they were going to offer me a scholarship. He told me to take a few days to think about it. I didn’t need them. Right then and there, I said, “I want to be a Tiger.”

Drafted In The Second Round That was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and the success I’ve found in the NFL confirms that. Mizzou prepared me to play professional football without me realizing it at the time, and I was chosen in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Seahawks. I came in with the mindset that I was going to be the starting right tackle — that’s the job that I was fighting for, and that’s what I got.

My favorite bible verse, 1 Corinthians 9:24, helped keep me on track: I knew what my goal was, and I knew how hard I needed to work to get there.

After winning the spot in training camp, I started in the opening game against the Green Bay Packers, and I played in all 16 regular season games. At the end of my first season playing for the Seattle Seahawks, we played in the Super Bowl, which was more than I ever could have imagined when I was growing up just playing the game I loved to play. Even though the ending wasn’t what we had wanted, I know we have the skill, passion, and dedication to get there again soon.

My Life Off The Field Off the field, my team at home is made up of my wife Alicia, my daughter Navy, and my parents. Whether I’m hanging out with my daughter, playing Xbox with friends, or training to be the best NFL player I can be, I keep my faith, my family, and football in mind, and I’m grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve been given.

Barbara Fairchild ~ Walk of Fame Honoree

Barbara Fairchild

Barbara Fairchild’s vibrant personality, her love for humor and storytelling along with her extraordinary talent for singing country and gospel music make her one of the finest entertainers you will see. She has a sincere warmth that flows out of her to everyone she meets, whether on the street or as a member of the audience in one of her shows.

Barbara performs with her very talented husband, Roy Morris. They are really in love, and it shows. In the tradition of other husband and wife teams that brought laughter to millions, Barbara and Roy have a natural flare for comedy that is delightful to experience. They are such an important part of the Branson Entertainment Community.

 Their Sunday Morning Worship Service that began in 1992 has continued to be a source of inspiration to the thousands of Branson visitors who attend each year. Countless people say. “A trip to Branson is not complete without being with Barbara and Roy on Sunday Morning.” Their special Veteran’s Service, is so important to them, held during Branson’s Veteran’s Homecoming Week in November. They believe we owe more to our Veteran’s than we could ever repay and take every opportunity to let our nation’s heroes know how important they are. Barbara and Roy’s faith is their foundation and the most important aspect of their lives.
Throughout Barbara’s exciting and extensive career she has received many awards and honors. Her nomination for two prestigious Grammy Awards, one for her #1 country hit, “The Teddy Bear Song” and the other in the music for children category, “Lullaby for Teddy” are highlights in her career. She is recognized as one of the finest female entertainers in Country Music. Barbara was one of Ralph Emery’s favorite guests during the years he hosted the top-rated “Nashville Now” show on the TNN television network. Ralph even trusted her to be a guest host for him at times in his absence. Through that show Barbara Fairchild became a household name to thousands of viewers.

Barbara’s talent has not diminished through the years and you can often see her these days on the RFD Network along with many of her peers on the very popular “Country Family Reunion” hosted by Bill Anderson.  

Among the many television appearances during her career include, “The Tonight Show,” Hee Haw,” “A Salute to Country Music,” “ The CMA Country Music Awards,” and the three part special, “A Country Homecoming,” hosted by Ralph Emery. She has made several appearances on CBN (The 700 Club) and TBN and two tribute specials to the Legendary Dottie Rambo. She was thrilled to host her own TV Special, “Barbara Fairchild In England” on the BBC network, just to name a few. (Biography & photo from www.barbarafairchild.com)

 

 

Walk of Fame Ceremony

Annual Missouri Walk of Fame Ceremony

Honoring six famous Missourians with stars on the historic Missouri Walk of Fame in Marshfield

Friday, April 24 ~ 1 PM

Marshfield Assembly of God

This year’s honorees are: Buck Trent (Entertainer), Barbara Fairchild (Entertainer), Rose O’Neill (Illustrator), Justin Britt (Athlete), Harry Holman (Actor) & Mary Eisenhower (Global Citizen).

Buck Trent ~ Walk of Fame Honoree

Buck TrentBuck “Mr. Banjo” Trent is not only one of the finest players in country music, he is also the inventor of the electric banjo. Born Charles Wilburn Trent in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he began playing steel guitar at age seven, and debuted professionally on an Ashville, North Carolina television station at age 17. He joined the Bill Carlisle Show near the end of the 1950s and soon afterward made his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. In 1962, he joined Porter Wagoner’s Wagon Masters and designed the electric banjo, an instrument shaped something like a steel guitar which featured a mobile bridge used to change the pitch. Trent remained with Wagoner through 1973 and then spent the next seven years as the opening act for Roy Clark; he also appeared regularly as a featured musician on the long-running TV show Hee Haw. He began recording in 1962, initially under the name Charles Trent; during the ’70s, he recorded several albums, including Bionic Banjo (1976). He began recording on his own Buck Trent label in the 1980s and two years later recorded an eponymous album on MCA/Dot. During the 1990s, he was a regular performer in Branson, Missouri. ~~ written by Sandra Brennan, Rovi for www.cmt.com/artists/roy-clark-and-buck-trent/biography

Cherry Blossom Tea

Cherry Blossom Tea

Holy Trinity Catholic Church (donations welcomed)

Thursday, April 23 ~ 2:30 PM

Speaker: Chef Roland Mesnier

Chef Roland Mesnier

White House Pastry Chef to Five Presidents