August fun planned in Cassville
August 5, 2020
Sheila Harris
Cassville has family fun at the forefront of their August calendar.
Friday, August 14, the City of Cassville, in conjunction with the Cassville Chamber of Commerce, will host a fireworks show at the Cassville football stadium in honor of the 175th anniversary of the city. The fireworks, orchestrated by Jared Lankford, in association with Hale Fireworks, are planned for 8:30 p.m. The show will be preceded by a short presentation to kick-off the Chamber's inaugural Trout Fest, scheduled for the following day, Saturday, August 15th.
Trout Fest will be an all-day event marked by music, food and fun. This year's Trout Fest will take place in conjunction with Kids' Fishing Day at Roaring River.
"The idea," said Cassville Chamber Director, Rachael Selby, "is to encourage families who are visiting Roaring River to come up the hill and check out what's happening in Cassville. We won't always plan the festival for the same time as Kids' Fishing Day, but we had to postpone our original June date due to COVID-19, so we thought this was a good back-up plan.”
According to Selby, due to COVID-19 concerns, the Department of Conservation will not be able to offer their usual activities for Kids' Fishing Day - other than the free trout tag and fishing for kids - but families can come to Cassville to find some fun at Trout Fest instead.
The festival will take place at the Cassville Aquatic Park and Soccer Fields located off Sale Barn Road in Cassville from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Trout Fest will kick off with registration for the Trout Trot and Minnow Mile, sponsored by Freedom Bank, beginning at 6 a.m. The Minnow Mile will take place at 7 a.m., with the Trout Trot 5K scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. on a course along the Greenway Trail.
The first 250 people who show up at the Kona Ice Truck will receive a free shaved ice, courtesy of Security Bank, to be flavored any way you like.
Live music is scheduled throughout the day and will include Hailey Jane at 10 a.m., Night Work (a local band) at noon, Ahna Jennings at 2 p.m., and Tim Nowell at 3 p.m.
Thank you in advance to Greg Beck for operating the sound system.
The YMCA will offer free admission to the Cassville Aquatic Park, with the pool scheduled to open at 1 p.m.
Kids and adults alike can get a close up look at some big wheels in the form of an ambulance, fire truck, an off-road racing vehicle and more. Mercy's helicopter will also be on display if it's available during festival time.
Safe and educational activities for kids are also planned by state park personnel, with opportunities to learn about water, wildlife, and even cooking with a Dutch oven, a skill which will be demonstrated throughout the day by local Drury University and Crowder College professor, Dr. Quinalty.
“Dr. Q,” as he is called, will demonstrate proper use of the Dutch oven, its safety, and respect for the fire. He will be cooking his special sweet treats and will be passing out samples.
Food and drink vendors will be on hand to satisfy cravings, including a taco truck, Emmy's Lemonade Stand and Hungry Hollow Brewing Company.
"Vendor applications for food, beverages and crafts are still being accepted," Selby said. "Apps may be downloaded from www.cassville.com. The price is $50 per vendor for a 10'x10' spot.
"We are looking forward to a great time," she concluded.
Although masks are not required, visitors are encouraged to wear them, according to Selby. Hand-washing stations and hand sanitizer will be available for use at various locations.
Cassville has family fun at the forefront of their August calendar.
Friday, August 14, the City of Cassville, in conjunction with the Cassville Chamber of Commerce, will host a fireworks show at the Cassville football stadium in honor of the 175th anniversary of the city. The fireworks, orchestrated by Jared Lankford, in association with Hale Fireworks, are planned for 8:30 p.m. The show will be preceded by a short presentation to kick-off the Chamber's inaugural Trout Fest, scheduled for the following day, Saturday, August 15th.
Trout Fest will be an all-day event marked by music, food and fun. This year's Trout Fest will take place in conjunction with Kids' Fishing Day at Roaring River.
"The idea," said Cassville Chamber Director, Rachael Selby, "is to encourage families who are visiting Roaring River to come up the hill and check out what's happening in Cassville. We won't always plan the festival for the same time as Kids' Fishing Day, but we had to postpone our original June date due to COVID-19, so we thought this was a good back-up plan.”
According to Selby, due to COVID-19 concerns, the Department of Conservation will not be able to offer their usual activities for Kids' Fishing Day - other than the free trout tag and fishing for kids - but families can come to Cassville to find some fun at Trout Fest instead.
The festival will take place at the Cassville Aquatic Park and Soccer Fields located off Sale Barn Road in Cassville from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Trout Fest will kick off with registration for the Trout Trot and Minnow Mile, sponsored by Freedom Bank, beginning at 6 a.m. The Minnow Mile will take place at 7 a.m., with the Trout Trot 5K scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. on a course along the Greenway Trail.
The first 250 people who show up at the Kona Ice Truck will receive a free shaved ice, courtesy of Security Bank, to be flavored any way you like.
Live music is scheduled throughout the day and will include Hailey Jane at 10 a.m., Night Work (a local band) at noon, Ahna Jennings at 2 p.m., and Tim Nowell at 3 p.m.
Thank you in advance to Greg Beck for operating the sound system.
The YMCA will offer free admission to the Cassville Aquatic Park, with the pool scheduled to open at 1 p.m.
Kids and adults alike can get a close up look at some big wheels in the form of an ambulance, fire truck, an off-road racing vehicle and more. Mercy's helicopter will also be on display if it's available during festival time.
Safe and educational activities for kids are also planned by state park personnel, with opportunities to learn about water, wildlife, and even cooking with a Dutch oven, a skill which will be demonstrated throughout the day by local Drury University and Crowder College professor, Dr. Quinalty.
“Dr. Q,” as he is called, will demonstrate proper use of the Dutch oven, its safety, and respect for the fire. He will be cooking his special sweet treats and will be passing out samples.
Food and drink vendors will be on hand to satisfy cravings, including a taco truck, Emmy's Lemonade Stand and Hungry Hollow Brewing Company.
"Vendor applications for food, beverages and crafts are still being accepted," Selby said. "Apps may be downloaded from www.cassville.com. The price is $50 per vendor for a 10'x10' spot.
"We are looking forward to a great time," she concluded.
Although masks are not required, visitors are encouraged to wear them, according to Selby. Hand-washing stations and hand sanitizer will be available for use at various locations.