10B • OCT. 20, 2023
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Grape and Fall Festival enjoyed by all BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A fun time was had by all at the annual Grape and Fall Festival held in Hollister last weekend. A long-time tradition in Hollister, this exciting event featured booths of all types, festival food, entertainment, games and more. Businesses, such as Gerken and Associates Real Estate, Triple Diamond Real Estate, Central Bank, Underfoot Flooring and Tile, Lightfoot and Youngblood and others had booths, packed with information and many featuring drawings and giveaways.
Area attractions such as Fritz’s Adventure and Big Air brought even more fun to the annual event. A selection of food and beverage vendors like the Rogue Chef, Kilwins, Cedar Creek Coffee and Bonanza Fried Pies served up delicious and tasty treats. Area nonprofit organizations including Junior Auxiliary of Taney County, Southwest Missouri Arts Connection, Faith Community Health, Christian Action Ministries, the POW Network, Branson Veterans of America 913 and the Taney County 100 Club
provided information about their various causes, and in many cases offered fun and games for those in attendance. Entertainment was featured throughout the day, including many musical performances, a tumbling demonstration by Legends Gymnastics Academy, and a showcase by Championship Martial Arts. Highlights of the popular annual event included the Color-Me Grape 5K, the Dogs Gone Grape Pup Pageant, a street dance, and the ever-popular Grape Stomp.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Grape Stomp; the festival featured a variety of entertainment; Cedar Creek Coffee was one of many booths; Dogs Gone Grape Pup Pageant was a highlight; Cat in the Hat was also in the grapes! (Photos by K.D. Michaels)
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