Every Spring, Thousands Flock To This Missouri Town For The State’s Largest Cherry Blossom Festival
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 07, 2023
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Spring brings so much beauty with it – from the return of the ruby-throated hummingbirds to the blossoming of the flowers, like the cherry blossoms. When most people think of cherry blossoms, they likely think of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC. However, there’s a beloved annual cherry blossom festival in Missouri, too. If it’s not already, you might want to start a brand new spring tradition by visiting.
Celebrate the return of spring and the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms when the annual Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Marshfield from April 27-30, 2023.
A full menu of family-friendly events is planned throughout the weekend. The festival kicks off by paying tribute to veterans of World War II with the Patriot Breakfast at Son-Rise Christian Church.
Numerous celebrities will be in Marshfield to celebrate the cherry blossoms this spring. Celebrities scheduled to appear include Kim Lankford ("Knots Landing"), Jerry Mathers ("Leave It To Beaver"), and Alison Arngrim ("Little House on the Prairie").
The weekend will also feature an assortment of family-friendly activities and vendors, selling everything from crafts to books. Bring a hearty appetite, too, because you’ll have plenty of delicious food from which to choose.
Have you been to this annual festival in Missouri in the past? What did you think? Would you recommend it to others? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re planning on staying for the weekend, check into this charming music-themed bed and breakfast in Missouri.
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