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The Wilder Days Committee plans fun events for the kids at Wilder Days.
There is are games from the era when Laura Ingalls Wilder was a child.
Vendors will be on hand with their wares. Many are Ozarks craft vendors. Others offer food and kid entertainment.
Kids and parents will enjoy the inflated play areas too! And the FFA's petting zoo.
Plan to enter your float in the parade, or watch it from a vantage point.
Your day won't be complete without a visit to Rocky Ridge Farm and Laura Ingalls Wilder's farm house.
Wilder Days-2008 Was a Great Day
The Wilder Days Committee wishes to thank everyone who came to be our guest for the festival and to thank the multitude of volunteers who made the festival possible.
We sincerely invite you to visit us in 2009 and to participate in the planning and the festival.
Wilder Days -- 2008
September 12-13, 2008
Contact: 1-417-924-3525
Email: wilderdaysmansfield AT gmail.com
Sponsors for Wilder Days 2008
Kickin' Up Grass Band Competition
Application Form
Wilder Days 2008 Vendor Application Form
Little Laura & Little Farmer Boy Contestant
Form
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on the Pictures to enlarge.Drawings for a 50/50 Cash Prize and an ATV will be held during the Kickin' Up Grass Competition.
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There will be races and competitions for kids at Wilder Days.
The boys and girls are challenged to compete in a contest for a look-a-like for Laura as a girl of the prairie and Almanzo Wilder, the featured character in Farmer Boy.
Kickin' up Grass Bluegrass/Mountain/Country music band competition at the Town Square.
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Saturday, August 30, 2008 -- Wilder Days Motorcycle Treasure Hunt
Prizes, food and fun while distributing Wilder Days Flyers.
Wednesday, September 10th
7:00 pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Traditional Wednesday Night Worship Service at the Amphitheater in the Mansfield City Park, Organized by the Mansfield Ministerial Association
Friday, September 12, 2008
Entertainment by Mansfield School Children----early evening
Concert by Mansfield Band
Jam Session: Local and Visiting Musicians Invited
Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Town Square in Mansfield, Missouri
Quilt Show -- All Day -- The Quilt Show will be at the Mansfield Community Center.
9:00 am till 11:00 am- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Look-A-Like Contests for Little Laura and Little Farmer Boy sponsored by THE BANK OF MANSFIELD Trophies and Prizes for the winning competitor in several age categories.
11:00 am until 1:00 pm - - - - - - - - - - - 19th Century School Games for children
1:00 pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Parade Sponsored by Engrave-A-Crete
3:00 pm till it's over! Kickin' Up Grass -- Bluegrass/MountainMusic/Country Band SHOWDOWN sponsored by Big Country 99 1st Place Winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize PLUS a Professional Recording of the winning song. Over $1,000 in cash prizes, plus recognition for the three top winners (1st, 2nd & 3rd).
Announce Winners of 50/50 Raffle and ATV drawing
Saturday Afternoon Matinee -- Ozark Mountain Players
3:00 pm and 8:00 pm at the Pavilion/Amphitheater in the Mansfield City Park. (Admission fee)
Saturday Evening -- Mansfield Saddle Club Event - 7:00 pm
Junior Bull Ride Rodeo event sanctioned by the Missouri Junior Bullriders' Association.
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