This year’s Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival will be April 28, 29, 30 with an opening concert on April 27 (Wednesday) night.
Tickets will go on sale Presidents Day, Monday, February 21, 2022.
Some of our esteemed guests for 2022 include:
Mary Jean Eisenhower (granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower) was the first VIP guest to confirm attendance at the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, MO. Mary Jean is patron of the festival and has been a frequent guest for many years.
Patrick Labyorteaux (Andy Garvey, Little House on the Prairie and Lieutenant Commander Bud Roberts from JAG). This will be his first visit to the festival.
Terry Sanders will be a VIP guest at the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. Terry will moderate a panel about Hee Haw on Thursday, April 28th at 11:30 AM at the Marshfield Assembly of God. This will be a free festival event.
Dr. Larry Cook will be among the VIP guests at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, MO. Dr. Cook is a Presidential historian and this will be his fifth visit to the festival.
We are pleased to announce the panel:”Serving On Board The Flying White House, AIR FORCE ONE witnessing history before our eyes” featuring the only AIR FORCE Flight Attendant to have served 5 Presidents and a Flight Attendants 1st hand account flying on Air Force One on 9/11. Panel participants will include Chief Master Sergeant (RET) Howie Franklin, Air Force One Flight Attendant and MSgt (RET) Jeffrey Elder, Air Force One Flight Attendant. The panel will be moderated by SMSgt (RET) Richard LaMotte, Air Force Flight Attendant.The panel is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th at 10:30 AM at the Marshfield Assembly of God. This is a free festival event.
Richard Gatchell (descendant of President James Monroe) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, MO. The Gatchell family have been longtime supporters and attendees of the festival.
Beverly Washburn will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be her first visit to the festival. Beverly appeared in the Walt Disney drama Old Yeller.
Gary Clarke (Steve Hill, The Virginian) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be his first visit to the festival.
Gayla Peevey will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be her first visit to the festival. Gayla made famous the Christmas classic, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”.
Bertram Hayes-Davis (great, great grandson of Jefferson Davis) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. Bertram has been a longtime festival supporter and attendee.
Kim Lankford (Ginger Ward, Knots Landing) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be her first visit to the festival.
Grammy winner, Jody Miller will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be her first visit to the festival where she will participate in the annual autograph show on Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th at the Marshfield Community Center.
Legendary actress, Ruta Lee will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be her first visit to the festival where she will be a recipient of the Edwin P. Hubble Medal of Initiative. She will also hold a book signing during her visit.
Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson, Little House on the Prairie) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. Alison has been a frequent festival guest and is a former recipient of the Edwin Hubble Medal of Initiative.
Margaret Kerry (Disney’s model for Tinkerbell) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, MO. Margaret is a former recipient of the Edwin P. Hubble Medal of Initiative and this will be her sixth visit to the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Randy Travis will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. The Cherry Blossom Kickoff Concert will be held on Wednesday, April 27th (more information will be forthcoming) and will be a fundraiser for the Randy Travis Foundation. This will be his fourth visit to the festival.
Charlotte Stewart (Miss Beadle, Little House on the Prairie) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be Charlotte’s fourth visit to the festival. She is a 2017 recipient of the Ella Dickey Literacy award.
Lulu Roman (Hee Haw) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. Lulu has been a longtime supporter of the festival.
Darla Noble will be a presenter at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. She will speak about her book, “All My Love, George…Letters From A WW II Hero.”
Wendi Lou Lee (Baby Grace, Little House on the Prairie) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be Wendi’s third visit to the festival.
Allan Kayser (Bubba, Mama’s Family) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be his first visit to the festival and he will be honored with a star on the Missouri Walk of Fame on Friday, April 29th at 1 pm at the Marshfield Assembly of God.
Jackie Smith (former American football tight end in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, MO. Jackie will receive a star on the Missouri Walk of Fame on Friday, April 29th at the Marshfield Assembly of God. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Marie Clinton Bruno (cousin of President Bill Clinton) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, MO. Marie has been a longtime festival visitor and supporter. She is also a former recipient of the Edwin P. Hubble Medal of Initiative.
Patricia Taft (great granddaughter of President William Howard Taft) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be her first visit to the festival.
George Cleveland (grandson of President Grover Cleveland) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. George is always a favorite among festival visitors.
Nancy Stafford (Michelle Thomas, Matlock) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be her first visit to the festival.
Jennifer Harville (great granddaughter of President Calvin Coolidge) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. Jennifer was present for the first Cherry Blossom Festival and has returned with her family on numerous occasions for festival weekend.
Andrew Och (The First Ladies Man) is scheduled to be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. Andrew is a featured writer and speaker on our nation’s First Ladies. This will be his first visit to the festival.
Jack Hamlin is scheduled to be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. Jack is a D-Day survivor and recently celebrated his 100th birthday. This will be his second visit to the festival.
Jack Massee McKinley (great, great nephew of President William McKinley) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be his third visit to the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Roberta Shore (Betsy Garth, The Virginian) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival here in Marshfield, Missouri. This will be her first visit to the festival.
Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu, It’s a Wonderful Life) will be a returning VIP guest at the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Missouri. Karolyn has been a longtime supporter of the festival and is a favorite among festival visitors!!
Lynne Jackson (great, great granddaughter of Dred Scott) will be a VIP guest at the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Missouri. Lynne is a longtime festival attendee and is a former recipient of the Edwin P. Hubble Medal of Initiative.