Events are an important part of the hospitality culture of the Ozarks. Mansfield enjoys entertaining visitors from all over the world at the annual Wilder Days each September, while nearby communities have selected their particular event to celebrate.
I had to smile at the chart I found in a recent issue of Bloomberg Businessweek (Aug 29-Sept.4, pg 76) in the Etc. – Spinoffs | No FetishUnexploited.
The wheel that shows how no ‘fetish’ goes unexploited in the plan to have a community event doesn’t mention Wilder Days, Apple Days, Hootin & Hollerin, Glade Top Trail or Kickin’ Country or several others that provide community entertainment in the Ozarks.
Although some of the activities at the regional events come pretty close with the fun they offer.
Events give folks a chance to meet new people and re-connect with those who are so close and are valued neighbors. Just for a day or two, the burdens piled on by the media are put aside and some wholesome activities take precedence.
I hope you too can find a smile at thewheel’s examples. And that you will be able to enjoy Wilder Days with the folks at Mansfield. Or one of the other Ozarks events that will give you a personal smile to carry in your pocket all through the coming year.
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