Wilder Brochure

Wilder Days is an annual AUTUMN Celebration at Mansfield, Missouri, USA. On the Second Weekend in September, the Community commemorates a famous and valued children's author, LAURA INGALLS WILDER. The renowned Little House Books, cherished by children around the world were penned in this white farmhouse on Rocky Ridge Farm. Laura wrote on school tablets, using her pen and pencil, recalling the days of her childhood and pioneer life in America. As a child, Laura may have worn a dress and pinafore similar to the one worn by the child in the pictures. Perhaps as she wrote, the children of her memory strolled across the meadows and stopped on the steps. Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family were attracted to the culture and climate of the Ozarks in 1895. Wilder Days celebrates that culture today in the hospitality of a small community, the vitality of Ozarks style music, and a safe, family atmosphere. There is a stable foundation in the vision of the Ozarks perpetuated by the support and sponsorship of business interests which want to sustain and maintain the families of the Ozarks through employment and opportunity. These businesses and individuals have generously sponsored programs featuring the Ozarks Culture and Mansfield for visitors from all over the world. 2008 marks the beginning of an intended annual competition for Bluegrass/Mountain/Country music, Kickin Up Grass with prizes and recognition for the winners.

Calling all Vendors Other activities to enjoy Vendors are invited to contact the Wilder Days Committee about reserving a space for • Friday • Saturday • Sunday We welcome craft vendors, food vendors and demonstrations of vintage tasks such as blacksmithing, weaving, soap making and others. Contact us early to reserve a space with electricity. Phone: 417-924-3235 Email: [email protected] Mail: Wilder Days Committee c/o Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. 322 Mansfield, MO 65704

Quilt Show at Mansfield Community Center Laura Ingalls Wilder Homes and Museum — Tours and special events during the Wilder Days Festival Lauraingallswilderhome.com

Ozark Mountain Players Pageant—Performances on

Friday Nite: School Children performance. Entertainment to be announced Saturday: Quilt Show Little Laura Look-a-like Contest Little Farmer Boy Look-a-like Contest 19th Century children’s games including tortoise races, sack races , jump rope contests, and more

Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night

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Huge Parade with prizes for floats Kickin Up Grass

Bakersville — Baker Creek Seeds

Sunday: Early Worship Service Car Show

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