*All Cherry Blossom Festival tickets will go on sale on Presidents Day at 8 AM (CST). This is a list of the ticketed festival events ONLY. A full schedule will be released later as it is finalized.
*All festival tickets are non-refundable. No livestreaming or recording are allowed at ticketed events unless previously approved by festival administration.
*The Nostalgia Autograph Show on April 24th and 25th (Friday and Saturday, 10 AM – 3 PM) at the Marshfield Community Center (110 Commercial Street) is a festival event with FREE admission. Celebrities set their own prices for autographs and photographs.
Link to view all ticketed events being sold through EventBrite (some events listed below are NOT sold through EventBrite).
Thursday, April 23:
11 AM – 1 PM (Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 1538 W. Washington): Enchilada Luncheon- benefiting the Helen Jackson Ladies Circle. Tickets are $12 per person, pay at the door.
Noon- (Son-Rise Christian Church, 673 Jump Road): The 4th Annual Carolyn Grinnell Luncheon for fans of The Waltons television show. The late Carolyn Grinnell was the founder and longtime president of the Waltons International Fan Club. Judy Norton (Mary Ellen, The Waltons) will be honored and interviewed on stage- Moderator, Martha Nix Wade (Serena Burton, The Waltons)-Tickets are $25 per person and can be ordered online at EventBrite – 4th Annual Walton’s Luncheon or by calling 417-860-4996.
2:30 PM- (Marshfield Community Center, 110 Commercial Street): The 16th Annual Cherry Blossom Tea; -”Oil Baron’s Tea” featuring actresses from Dallas-Come and spill the tea about the good, bad and sensational stories of the classic television show- Moderator, Richard LaMotte- Admission will be $15 per person and can be ordered online at EventBrite – Cherry Blossom Tea or by calling 417-860-4996. Hats are HIGHLY encouraged for this festival event.
4:30 PM – 7 PM (Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 1538 W. Washington): Annual Fish Fry Dinner – benefiting the Vivian Stuber Memorial Library of Niangua. Tickets are $12 per person, pay at the door.
7 PM- (Carl and Glessie Young Auditorium, 370 State Highway DD)- Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South) is a columnist, humorist, author and stand-up storyteller. Sean will entertain with music, songs, stories and humor. Meet and Greet after the show. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at: Sean of the South
7 PM – (Jubilee Theatre,109 Commercial Street) Marshfield Community Theatre presents “Murder at the Jubilee” – Webster County history humorously comes alive in this locally written whodunnit! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door or can be ordered online at Eventbrite-Murder at the Jubilee.
Friday, April 24:
8 AM- (Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 1538 W. Washington): The Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum hosts, “Nellie’s Breakfast”-benefiting the Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival. Sidney Greenbush (Carrie Ingalls, Little House on the Prairie) will be interviewed on stage. Moderator, Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson, Little House on the Prairie). The inaugural “Neta Award” will be presented to the Presidents of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Association.Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at EventBrite– Nellie’s Breakfast or by calling 417-860-4996.
Noon- (Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 1538 W. Washington): Wilson’s Creek Foundation Luncheon- benefiting the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation. Join author Tim Pletkovich, a 2017 recipient of the Ella Dickey Literacy Award, as he interviews grandchildren of Civil War veterans who served in the Union Army. The program will include a round of “To Tell the Truth,” with Cherry Blossom Festival celebrities serving as game show panelists. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased by calling 417-861-9905.
2-4 PM- (Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 1538 W. Washington): Grandma’s Pie Shack- Grab a slice of homemade pie (all flavors and varieties)- Benefitting the Webster County Historical Society (Honoring the memory of Alverta Hargis)- Donations accepted-Pay at the door.
7 PM- (Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 1538 W. Washington): The 21st Annual Hubble Dinner- where Marshfield’s highest honor is presented, The Edwin P. Hubble Medal of Initiative. The dinner will honor Mary Badham (Scout, To Kill a Mockingbird), Linda Purl (Matlock & Happy Days), Sheree J. Wilson (Walker Texas Ranger & Dallas), Gigi Perreau (Legendary Child Actress), Pamela Wright (Former President General DAR), and others. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online at EventBrite – Cherry Blossom Hubble Dinner or by calling 417-860-4996.
Saturday, April 25:
10 AM – 1 PM – Inaugural Downtown Cookie Walk – Enjoy a sweet stroll through downtown Marshfield while visiting participating businesses and collecting cookies along the way. A limited number of tickets will be available. Participants must check in at the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce office to receive their Cookie Walk map and container – Downtown Marshfield (Ticketed Event) – For more information call (417) 859-3925 or order online at https://discovermarshfield.com/events
10 AM – 3 PM – Inaugural Spring Homes and History Tour – Visit historic homes and businesses throughout the Marshfield area, including the Dickey House (guided, first floor only), Callaway Cabin and Visitor Center, Old Christian Church, Webster County Museum, and other historic locations. Proceeds benefit the Webster County Historical Society. Tour maps may be picked up at the Webster County Museum (219 S. Clay Street) – $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite-Cherry Blossom Homes and History Tour or call (417) 689-2098.
Noon- (Marshfield First Baptist Church, 1001 S. White Oak): MHS Alumni Luncheon- The 16th annual luncheon for the alumni of Marshfield High School, featuring Lola Fern Day’s FAMOUS cashew chicken served by her family. Honoring Ann Hosmer (MHS Class of 1966) and Trish Van Diggelen Marsh (MHS Class of 1988) as Distinguished MHS Alumni. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online at EventBrite– Marshfield High School Alumni Luncheon or by calling 417-689-2098.
Noon- (Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 1538 W. Washington): Julia Dent Grant DAR Luncheon – A luncheon celebrating Marshfield’s new DAR Chapter and honoring NSDAR President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage- Ulysses Dietz Grant (Great, Great Grandson of Julia Dent Grant) will speak in honor of Mrs. Grant’s bicentennial birthday year and National First Ladies Day. This luncheon is for DAR members ONLY-The fried chicken luncheon will reflect a Southern menu. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at EventBrite– Julia Dent Grant DAR Luncheon or by calling 417-860-4996.
7 PM- (Marshfield Community Center, 110 Commercial Street): The 16th Annual State Dinner will feature a SURPRISE keynote speaker in honor of the 21st anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Doors open at 6:30 PM- Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased online at EventBrite – Cherry Blossom State Dinner or by calling 417-860-4996. This is a PINK TIE event.