WCF –
Fairgrounds Storm Shelter Program
This year's addition of the Webster County
Fair has added activities that look inside our town and the people that make it
so special. All storm shelter actives will spotlight local talent and
organizations. These activities are provided free to all fair goers for their
enjoyment and pleasure. Activities will begin at 7 p.m. each evening. Make plans to stay a little while or
all night in the air conditioned comfort of the Fairgrounds Storm Shelter.
Wednesday
Wednesday night of the fair will feature
Heritage activities. The evening will be kicked off by White Dove of Frontier
Theater. The Frontier Theater has been bringing Ozark history to life for many
years in our community. White Dove will present an adventure based performance
featuring Indian and pioneer stories and activities, with her ventriloquist
puppet. Frontier Theater has been a favorite destination for area school
children for many years. This performance is a must see for all school children
as well as adults.
Following
Frontier Theater’s performance Wednesday night will be Karin Kautz and Stacy
Heydt from White River Alpacas. Stacy is a Fiber Art instructor at Ozark Technical
College, a renowned
international speaker and national judge for fiber spin-off competitions. She
offers farm tours and fiber art classes in beginning spinning, weaving on the
rigid heddle loom, tapestry weaving, felting, dyeing and working with Alpaca
wool. Karin runs the Pacamobile, a mobile education center that is loaded with
fun activities for the kids. If you are looking for fun things to do with your
kids this summer make tracks to see Karin & Stacy and their Alpaca
Pacamobile at the fair. Kids will enjoy Bodacious, a live Alpaca and tons of
activities centered around the art of spinning and weaving natural Alpaca
fibers.
Thursday
Thursday night activities will feature
local organizations and creative clubs. Thursday evening events will begin with
a presentation by Angela Stanley, Connie Newton and Dude Melton. They are
members of the Webster County Master Gardeners Association. This group was
formed in 2004. They are local residents trained on horticulture topics by the UMC Extension. They volunteer their time to answer
questions community members might have concerning lawn care, garden soil,
trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. Their topic for the evening will be
"Master Gardner Tips for Growing Healthy Plants."
Camera Clique of Marshfield will conduct
the middle portion of Thursday’s program. They will demonstrate technique's
that are used to take great animal pictures. They will help you capture that
perfect picture of your favorite pet or farm animal. They will also be
announcing a fun, interactive photo contest for the fair. The contest is open
to everyone, no prior sign up needed. What is Camera Clique you might ask?
Camera Clique is a local photography club that welcomes anyone interested in
photography regardless of skill level or camera type.
What better way to finish your evening at
the fair than with Jennifer Farr and Desiree Young. Their potteries, J. Ray
Pottery and the Good Shepherd Pottery are located in Marshfield and both offer pottery classes.
Good Shepherd Pottery is a member of the Webster County Creative Arts Club. J.
Rae Pottery is part of the Marshfield Art Walk. Both have been involved with
pottery at Silver Dollar City, Desiree demonstrates the craft in October at
Silver Dollar City and Jennifer worked the pottery craft there in the past.
Every wonder how those beautiful pieces of pottery were made? Come and see
these two skilled craftsman’s at work, you will not be disappointed.
Friday
Friday's storm shelter activities begin
with a look into the world of Culinary Arts. The Marshfield High School
Culinary Arts team will be your host. They will demonstrate the technique's
they use to prepare award winning dishes. Best of all you get to judge their
work by tasting free samples of the dishes they have prepared.
Next on Friday's agenda will be an old
fashioned gospel sing along. Before days of radio and television these served
as magnates for people to gather, visit and enjoy their favorite hymns. Your
host Don Rost is no stranger to Marshfield
or the Webster County Fair. Come join Don celebrate this activity that is very
much a part of our heritage and culture.
The sing along will be followed by a
special pie auction to support the Webster
County food pantry. Area churches will be providing award winning
pie's for the auction. The Webster County Creative Arts Group has donated a 3
foot square mural for the auction in support of the pantry. Steve Cantrell will
be your auctioneer. Come support the food pantry and take home an award winning
pie for your enjoyment. Contact Desiree Young for more information on the pie
auction at desiree.young@yahoo.com or 417-844-4551.
Saturday
The final night of the fair is dedicated to
the performing arts. The Missouri Association of Fairs Public Speaking contest for
youth heads up the Saturday storm shelter program. This contest is open to all FFA and 4-H members in Webster County.
The highest placing high school contestant is eligible for state competition.
Brenda Leap, Niangua FFA advisor
is the fair official in charge. She may be contacted at 417-473-6101 for
contest rules and information.
Storm shelter activities at the fair will
conclude with performances by the Marshfield Community Theater. They will be
performing songs from their recent play, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers.
Marshfield Community Theater is a local group that offers community outreach
education in the performing arts. The theater group hopes you will come see
this display of local talent.
