The Magical Wizard Of Oz Themed Festival In Missouri You Don’t Want To Miss
By Liz Oliver|Published July 21, 2018
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Liz Oliver
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
Small town summer festivals may be the best part about living in the Midwest. Here in Missouri there are hundreds of fun events happening in our smallest towns this summer. One such event that you don’t want to miss is Wizard of Oz Days in New London, Missouri. This magical two day festival brings the Land of Oz to your back yard for tons of family fun!
New London, Missouri is a sleepy little town with a population of less than 1,000. However, come late August the town transforms into the land of Oz.
Dorothy and the gang arrive in New London for the Wizard of Oz Days on August. 25th and 26th. The Spirit of Oz chracters are some of the best Oz actors in the nation, and they come in every year for this awesome event!
Your kids will love coming to Oz Days. There is a Wizard of Oz puppet show from Steven’s Puppets. This old-fashioned marionette show is a treat for kids and adults alike.
You'll see lots of visitors dressed as their favorite characters. There are even costume contests you can participate in! You could even be the winner of some magical Land of Oz games.
Adults can come have fun too. Take home some Oz collectibles from one of the many vendors. After shopping, enjoy tasty treats from the food stands and enjoy this magical summer festival.
If you love the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this is an event you simply cannot miss. Follow the yellow brick road all the way to Wizard of Oz Days in New London.
The event is free to attend but there are items for purchase, so bring cash in case something strikes your fancy. Find Wizard of Oz Days in the New London City Park located at 1101 South Main, New London, MO 63459.
Have you been to Wizard of Oz Days in New London? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.