Every Spring, Thousands Flock To This Missouri Town For The State’s Largest Cherry Blossom Festival

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.

If you’re a fan of the classic television show "The Waltons," make sure you buy tickets for The Walton’s Luncheon, with special guest Michael Learned.

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").

A variety of breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners are also planned throughout the weekend, and tickets are on sale now.

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.

Learn more and purchase tickets on the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival website. Or, stop by its Facebook page.

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.