Summer Fun Fest August 22

The Cabool Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Summer Fun Fest on Saturday, August 22 at their Chamber Grounds at 320 Cannaday Lane, next to the Ozarks Older Iron Club.  This free event begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until 5:00 p.m.  Later that evening, they will be hosting a concert by the band "Members Only," an 80's Rock Tribute Band out of the Springfield area.  "This will be a fun day you won't want to miss" says Chamber Director, Rosanna Hathaway. 

"In addition to 30 information, craft and sales booths, we will have a petting zoo and contests for the kids, helicopter rides and our first annual Food Truck Fest."  

Twelve food trucks coming from miles around are competing for not only the judge's vote, but the people's as well.  "We have a large variety of trucks coming- Japanese, Filipino, German, British, Cajun, Seafood, BBQ as well as American Fair Favorites.  Everyone is asked to vote for their favorite food truck as well as their favorite decorated truck" says Hathaway.  Trucks will be available for lunch until the end of the concert that night. 

  A watermelon eating contest will start around 1:15 p.m. followed by sack races, a hula hoop contest and turtle races.  These are for kids, school age and under.  To participate, they must sign up at the Chamber Tent by 1:00 p.m. Medals and prizes will be awarded.  

 The gates will open at 6:00 p.m. for the concert that evening. Members Only will play a 3 hour, high energy rock show of the most recognizable hits of the 1980's. Tickets are available at Piney River Ford in Houston, the Cabool Enterprise, and Rollings insurance in Mountain Grove.  You can also get them online at attendstar.com. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the gate.  Miller's Grill will be at the concert with a Beer Garden. This event wouldn't be possible without the support of local businesses- Western Dairy Transport, Cabool Tires, Inc. State Farm Insurance, Agents Steven Gum and Justin Shelby, L&R Industries, Studio C Hair Salon, Piney River Ford, Ed's Towing Garage & U-Haul and KW Realty, Steve and Stacy Matherly.