Shell Knob Home, Boat Show coming April 12, 13
April 3, 2019
Vinnie Roberts
With summer just around the corner, it's time again for Shell Knob’s annual Home and Boat Show. The show is a yearly event where vendors from Shell Knob and the surrounding area gather to demonstrate home improvement and summer fun products for the lake community.
The show will be held on Friday, April 12, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shell Knob School with indoor booths located in the gymnasium and all large items and outdoor booths in the parking lot.
“It’s all home-related; we’ll have people from real-estate, banking, home improvement, all sorts of things,” said Twilia Harrison, executive director for the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce. “Anything you want for home improvement or lawn improvement will be there.”
According to Harrison, other booths expected at the show will be representing local marinas, swim and beach wear, tractor and farming supplies, construction and many more.
Barry County Emergency Management will also be attending the show. According to Harrison, they will be giving presentations to the community on being prepared for disasters during the summer.
“They’ll have information on safety, sky-watching, telling the weather, what to prepare for and disaster preparation,” said Harrison. “They were there a couple of years ago and were very well received. It’s pertinent information, especially this time of year.”
The Barry County Health Department make an appearance at the show, as well. They will be giving a presentation on water safety as well as passing out information regarding their services.
“They will be bringing in things to show people how they test water, how and why to test their own water, and questions about septics; really anything relevant to the health department,” said Harrison.
Another notable attendee set to be at the show will be the Shell Knob Community Garden. The Community Garden is an organization in Shell Knob that grows and maintains decorative plants and vegetation for sale, as well as providing access to fruits and vegetables for those in need.
“They’ll be bringing in vegetables and plants that can be purchased. All the money they get from the show will go right back in to the community garden.”
The Central Crossing Senior Center will provide concessions at the event. All profits from the concessions will go to the senior center.
The ever popular Shower of Flowers, an annual raffle, is returning, as well.
“Our local businesses will be giving away 36 hydrangeas and azalea plants in a drawing as people leave,” said Harrison. “They’re beautiful in-bloom plants that people can take home and put in their yard.”
Harrison shared her enthusiasm for this year's show.
“We’re going to have a really good time,” said Harrison. “We have a lot of new vendors and new businesses showing up this year.”
For more information on the Home and Boat show, as well as other summer events, contact the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce at (417) 858-3300.
Vinnie Roberts
With summer just around the corner, it's time again for Shell Knob’s annual Home and Boat Show. The show is a yearly event where vendors from Shell Knob and the surrounding area gather to demonstrate home improvement and summer fun products for the lake community.
The show will be held on Friday, April 12, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shell Knob School with indoor booths located in the gymnasium and all large items and outdoor booths in the parking lot.
“It’s all home-related; we’ll have people from real-estate, banking, home improvement, all sorts of things,” said Twilia Harrison, executive director for the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce. “Anything you want for home improvement or lawn improvement will be there.”
According to Harrison, other booths expected at the show will be representing local marinas, swim and beach wear, tractor and farming supplies, construction and many more.
Barry County Emergency Management will also be attending the show. According to Harrison, they will be giving presentations to the community on being prepared for disasters during the summer.
“They’ll have information on safety, sky-watching, telling the weather, what to prepare for and disaster preparation,” said Harrison. “They were there a couple of years ago and were very well received. It’s pertinent information, especially this time of year.”
The Barry County Health Department make an appearance at the show, as well. They will be giving a presentation on water safety as well as passing out information regarding their services.
“They will be bringing in things to show people how they test water, how and why to test their own water, and questions about septics; really anything relevant to the health department,” said Harrison.
Another notable attendee set to be at the show will be the Shell Knob Community Garden. The Community Garden is an organization in Shell Knob that grows and maintains decorative plants and vegetation for sale, as well as providing access to fruits and vegetables for those in need.
“They’ll be bringing in vegetables and plants that can be purchased. All the money they get from the show will go right back in to the community garden.”
The Central Crossing Senior Center will provide concessions at the event. All profits from the concessions will go to the senior center.
The ever popular Shower of Flowers, an annual raffle, is returning, as well.
“Our local businesses will be giving away 36 hydrangeas and azalea plants in a drawing as people leave,” said Harrison. “They’re beautiful in-bloom plants that people can take home and put in their yard.”
Harrison shared her enthusiasm for this year's show.
“We’re going to have a really good time,” said Harrison. “We have a lot of new vendors and new businesses showing up this year.”
For more information on the Home and Boat show, as well as other summer events, contact the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce at (417) 858-3300.
