(9 AM – Until plants are gone) Evelyn Hampton Garden Club’s 4th Annual Laurie Ford Plant Sale at The Dickey House.
(10 AM – 1 PM) Cherry Blossom Quilt Trail, sponsored by the Cherry Blossom Auxiliary – Beginning at the Masonic Lodge (See Quilt Trail Map) – (Free Event)
(10 AM – 3 PM) Nostalgia Fest Autograph Show – Featuring VIP guests of the Cherry Blossom Festival – Marshfield Community Center – (Free Admission)
(9 AM – 4 PM) Cherry Vendor Palooza (crafts and vendors) on the historic Marshfield square
7 AM – Marshfield Project Graduation Golf Tournament (7 AM Registration/ 8 AM Tee Off) – Whispering Oaks Golf Course (257 Golf Course Road) – $140 for 2 Person Scramble team; $10 for 2 Mulligans (limit 2 per team) – For information call 314-779-4096 or kkwilson0533@gmail.com
9 AM – Rev. John Marshall will speak about his book, “Lincoln and Christianity: Essays on Lincoln’s Religious Life” – Marshfield Assembly of God
9 AM – Pet Parade – Bring your favorite pet and parade them at the historic Marshfield square. Lineup behind the Webster County Library on W. Madison Street.
9:30 AM – 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Dog Show – Categories (split by large and small dogs) include: Prettiest in Pink, Best Costumed, and Owner – Dog Look Alike – Prizes donated by Sully Loves Sugar and Bomgaars – Benefits Rescue One – Historic Marshfield Square (Southwest Side of the Webster County Courthouse – near the Hubble Telescope Replica) – $5 per entry
10 AM – Hubble Bust Dedication – Attend the unveiling of the bronze bust of astronomer and Marshfield native, Edwin P. Hubble – Speaker: Tom Akers (Astronaut) and James Hall III (Sculpture Artist) – Webster County Museum
10:30 AM – “Children’s Hour” hosted by Aunt Norma Champion, host of “Children’s Hour” on KYTV from 1957-1986 – Program is open for children of all ages and will include story time (with special guest famed children’s author, William Anderson) and an activity – Webster County Library
11:05 AM – Jean Becker (former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush) will be interviewed about her book, “Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush” -Moderator, Massee McKinley – Marshfield Assembly of God
Noon – 15th Annual Marshfield High School Alumni Luncheon – Lola Fern Day’s family will serve her FAMOUS cashew chicken – Honoring Dr. Brian Biggers (MHS Class of 1993), Dr. Lacey Boshe (MHS Class of 2008) and Dr. Ashley Boshe (MHS Class of 2010) as Distinguished MHS Alumni – Marshfield First Baptist Church Family Life Center – Advance tickets: $20 per person and can be purchased by calling 417-689-2098 (to-go orders available with purchase).
Noon – 4th Annual Rosalynn Carter Luncheon – Benefiting the Friends of Jimmy Carter organization of Plains, Georgia and celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival’s sister festival relationship with the Peanut Festival in Plains. Rev. Tony Lowden (personal pastor to President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter) will be interviewed by Dr. Larry Cook (Presidential Historian). The fried chicken luncheon will reflect a Southern menu – Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall – Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online (Eventbrite) or by calling 417-860-4996.
1:30 PM – “20 Years of Cherry Blossom Festival Memories” – Celebrating 20 years of the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival – Interview with Rev. Nicholas W. Inman (CBF Founder) – Moderator, Sarah Inman -Marshfield Assembly of God
2 PM – 4 PM Ice Cream Social – Come enjoy a bowl of homemade ice cream and dessert – Benefitting the Niangua Shoe Committee (buying shoes for students for Christmas) – Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall – $5 per bowl
2:30 PM – “Francis Bicknell Carpenter: Painter of History, Friend of Lincoln” -Francis Carpenter’s artistic talent and love of history entwined and put him on an extraordinary lifelong journey. His passion led him to capture the likenesses of historical figures, take residence in the White House with the Lincolns and create one of America’s most iconic paintings – Presenter, Dr. Larry Cook (Presidential Historian) – In collaboration with the Larry Cook Historian Center for Presidential Research – Marshfield Assembly of God
3:30 PM – “Inside the Secret Service” Panel – A historical in-depth perspective of protecting the President, featuring former agents from President Kennedy to modern-day serving Agents – Moderator, Richard LaMotte – Marshfield Assembly of God
4:35 PM – “Presidential Family Forum” – Featuring descendants of American Presidential Families – Unveiling of the National First Families Virtual Museum – Hosted in partnership with the Society of Presidential Descendants – Moderator, Roy Howard Beck – Marshfield Assembly of God
7 PM – The 15th Annual State Dinner will feature Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing, Dallas) as the keynote speaker in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival – Marshfield Community Center – Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased online (Eventbrite) or by calling 417-860-4996. This is a pink tie event (doors open at 6:30 pm).