*Vendors on the historic Marshfield square from Noon-6 p.m.
*Nostalgia Fest Autograph Show will take place from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Marshfield Community Center. Featuring the VIP guests of the Cherry Blossom Festival, complete with a reunion of The Walton and Little House on the Prairie cast and numerous other VIPs. (Free Admission)
9 AM- Robert and Edith Garst History Convocation with Ed Asner (actor) being interviewed on stage- Carl and Glessie Young Community Auditorium
10:15 AM- Annual Missouri Walk of Fame Ceremony, Honoring six famous Missourians with stars on the historic Walk of Fame. Honorees include Daniel Boone, Conni Brazelton, Paul Hennings, Ed Asner, Rose Wilder Lane and Wayne Schroder – Marshfield Assembly of God
11:30 AM- Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum Luncheon- Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the television show, “Little House on the Prairie” with a panel of cast members. Moderator, William Anderson. The luncheon will benefit the fundraising efforts of the Wilder Home and Museum- Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall -Tickets: $25, www.lauraingallswilderhome.com or 417-924-3626
1 PM- Larry Cook, presidential memorabilia collector and historian will speak about “Presidential Children” along with special guest, Jan Williams – Marshfield Assembly of God
2 PM- Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson will ceremoniously plant a Cherry Blossom tree at the Marshfield Assembly of God
2:20 PM- 9th Annual Dred & Harriet Scott Reconciliation Forum- Hosted by the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation of St. Louis- Marshfield Assembly of God
2:30 PM- Demonstration Cooking class with Chef Roland Mesnier (former White House Pastry Chef)- Marshfield Assembly of God – Tickets: $50, www.eventbrite.com or 808-345-4975
3:10 PM- “Remembering Ronald Reagan” Panel, featuring personal memories from those who knew the 40th President throughout his life and career, including: Charles Patterson, Dr. James Broaddus (Commanding Officer at Camp David), James Kuhn (Assistant to the President), Betsy Koons Robertson (Deputy Press Secretary to Nancy Reagan), Rear Admiral James Symonds (First Commanding Officer of the USS Ronald Reagan), Hon. John L. Harmer (Former Lt. Governor of California). Moderator, Kevin Abney- Marshfield Assembly of God
6:00 PM- Edwin P. Hubble Medal of Initiative Dinner presenting Marshfield’s highest honor to several outstanding Americans. Honoring: Eric Scott (The Waltons), Christopher Radko, Ronnie Schell and Carol Combs Mueller – Richard LaMotte will serve as master of ceremonies- Marshfield Assembly of God – (SOLD OUT)
***Annual Cherry Pie Contest & Auction will be held in conjunction with the Hubble Dinner. – Drop off pies from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Marshfield Assembly of God***
7:30 PM- “The Secret Veil”, a theatrical reading of the play based on the life of the last living Civil War widow – featuring Margaret Kerry, Lulu Roman, Maggie Peterson Mancuso, Reagan Inman and others – Benefiting The Randy Travis Foundation – Marshfield Assembly of God
Tickets: $20 available at Eventbrite.com