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The style Issue: It's time for fashion again

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Jeron Traphagan | jeron.traphagan@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

A perfect marriage of comfort and style MY FRIEND OWNS A GREETING CARD BUSINESS, AND A FEW YEARS AGO SHE MADE A KEYCHAIN WITH THE SLOGAN, “HOME IS WHERE THE SOFT PANTS ARE.” That might as well have been 2020’s slogan. Home was everywhere and the soft pants were, too.

Katie Currid | katie.currid@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Rachel Chrisman L AYO UT DESIGNER

Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Nyonu Branch-Watkins, Katie Currid CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Sarah Bailey, Jillian Bode, Nyonu Branch-Watkins, Katie Currid, Ashley Elwell

I don’t know about you, but as much as I loved wearing loungewear last year, I really missed dressing up. I remember trying to find a nice dress for family photos and it was like anything fashionable had been replaced sweatpants in stores. Give me a good yoga pant any day, but I also live for an occasion.

I learned a lot about myself in 2020, and one thing was the purge of things that didn’t serve me — like uncomfortable clothing. I’m excited to take that pared-down knowledge, creating the perfect marriage of comfort and style — for me, that’s often an elastic waist and some funky earrings. I’m not sorry about it.

So, let’s get back to style — and not just style within our four walls, but a style that others can see in person, not just reflected on a screen from a social media account.

We’ve got four stories this month that epitomize style in all areas of life.

Our cover story is about four local boutique owners with very different styles telling us about the business lessons they’ve learned and what they’re looking forward to. We’re

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

so excited to have Sydni Russell on our cover, celebrating her new boutique, Jill Marie,

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

which is the epitome of 2020s fashion — absolutely cute activewear from her own line

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

that you’ll want to wear everywhere.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

We also look at another place of comfort and style, but not to wear — designer Shauna

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

Ward’s bright, airy, and boho Weatherby Lake home. If you don’t have a painted ceiling

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

after being in her house, you’re going to want to get right on that.

Writer Nyonu Branch-Watkins does a deep dive into Bittersweet Soap & Apothecary, describing scents in a way that felt like I was there, and now I know exactly where I’ll be headed for some fall scents. And Salon Halo gives us all the details on hair extensions, and they’re way different than I could’ve ever imagined.

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With all things at this moment, we’re trying to carry over the good — the lessons we took away from the last year after so much introspection — and trying to pair it now with what seems more complete, whole and right. While that might seem like a big ask of style, it’s the beautiful and luxurious things in our lives that can sometimes bring us out of the dark days and help move us back towards gratitude.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021

FEATURES 16 Style and Substance Peak into designer Shauna Ward's Weatherby Lake home

22 A Return to Fashion Local shop owners are ready to get you dressed up again

30 Liberty's Fragrance Destination Bittersweet Soap & Apothecary brings the lavish spirit of European perfumeries to Liberty

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34 Let Your Hair Down Salon Halo answers any question you might have about hair extensions

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

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Open House

22 Locally Owned 30 Inspired By 34 Trend Setter 38 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

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OPEN HOUSE

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S U B STAN C E DESIGNER SHAUNA WARD'S WEATHERBY LAKE HOME IS FILLED WITH FUNCTIONALITY AND CHARISMA STEPPING

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WEATHERBY LAKE, YOU’D NEVER THINK THEIR FAMILY OF FIVE HAD ONLY LIVED HERE FOR TWO YEARS. The house, with its tall ceilings, expansive archways, built-in bars, welcoming fireplaces and huge windows with natural light, looks like it was built just the way it is now, with every room the peak of comfort and functionality, but also ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY KATIE CURRID

super stylish.

But it didn’t always look this way. Shauna and her husband, Ryan, purchased the home with its original 90s-era oak trim and cabinets, and after a contractor quit on them mid-reno — while they were living in a family member’s basement with two tweens and a brand new baby — Shauna stepped in, rescued the renovation and found her calling along the way. She’s now a home renovation consultant, specializing in design and project management with her business, Shauna Ward Interiors.

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Shauna’s personal style is like grown-up fun — funky-colored cabinets, lots of texture and splashes of color, but with elevated design details, like curated and thoughtful lighting and carefully considered storage details, like their enviable mudroom and its row of tall cabinets. It’s a little boho, but you just can’t say no to plants with natural light in a house like this, and Shauna can’t say no to a good rug, either (but should anyone?).

While her style is distinct, Shauna can adapt her design needs to any client’s taste, while still doing what she does best: bringing those attentive touches to make any space the peak of functionality and comfort, while also managing contractors.

“My goal is to make your dream house your dream house, not mine,” she says.

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

Shauna’s home is kid-friendly without all the plastic stuff, adapting to the wide range of ages of their children — Alexa, 12, Jenna, 9 and Rhett, 2. After taking over her home renovation, Shauna realized she loved this type of work and decided to leave her old career, even though she was in her 40s.

Though she says it’s a “late-in-life” transition, Shauna says she couldn’t have done this when her kids were younger, as a single mom who needed a traditional career with health insurance. Now, with more knowledge and stability, she’s proud to own her own business — one with flexible hours that can allow her the ability to be her own boss and be with her kids, a balance that any parent knows is hard to strike.

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“It’s good for them to see that you can do this for yourself,” she says of her children.

It’s clear that Shauna loves a good project and doesn’t shy away from a challenge. It’s obvious she can whip any project into shape, while also lending her keen eye for mixing textures and patterns and making a house a home.

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LOCALLY OWNED

A RETURN TO FASHION LAST YEAR PUT A LOT ON PAUSE, BUT ONE OF THEM WAS DEFINITELY FASHION. Instead of shopping for special occasions, we were trying to figure out if our day required pants. As a result of being at home for most of the year, fun fashions were replaced with comfort and function. This year, we’re excited to take the lessons we learned last year — that cotton is king and that soft pants never lose their appeal — and dress them up as we return to the world.

We talked to 4 local boutique owners about what they’re most excited about and their takeaways looking back.

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JILL MARIE BOUTIQUE

LOCAL SHOP OWNERS ARE READY TO LEAP BACK INTO FUN FASHION, BUT NOT WITHOUT A NEW FOCUS ON COMFORT

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ARTICLE KATIE CURRID | PHOTOGRAPHY JILLIAN BODE

JILL MARIE BOUTIQUE

8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153

A boutique in Zona Rosa for the ultimate “cool

mom,” Jill Marie sells both kid’s clothing and activewear, such as sports bras and leggings, from owner Sydni Russell’s in-house label.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT WITH FALL FASHIONS? I am most excited about jackets. With jackets, you can dress up or dress down and that one piece can drive the whole outfit. Jackets can be a true statement piece or help complete the look.

DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. I would describe my personal style as chill-chic.

My go-to is always loungewear because it’s comfortable and you can look fly without doing a lot

and still being comfortable. Also, for me, I like to be able to move around easily and chase after my kids if need be because they are busy. However, sometimes I do have the fashion urge to do a “show-stopping” look when necessary or an event comes up and I feel like your aura and attitude can truly change when you really dress up and step out of your fashion “box”.

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FASHION LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

PINK DINOSAUR

PINK DINOSAUR

7102 NW 86th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64153 While this Zona Rosa shop sells looks for head to toe, owner Elle Steadman’s pride and joy is their Pink Dinosaur t-shirts. The tees are made under fair trade practices in Haiti and printed locally by GOEX Apparel, a company that emphasizes fair wages.

HOW DID YOUR PERSONAL STYLE CHANGE IN THE LAST YEAR? I would say I wore more t-shirts and sweatshirts than ever! I design every t-shirt and sweatshirt in our boutique so I obviously love them and want to wear them every day.

Plus, they are so soft and are ethically made.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR BUSINESS? I have a few favorites! One of my favorite parts about my business is that I have been able to give back to our community. I have donated to a lot of local charities and made

a real difference in people’s lives. Another favorite part is that I have created a lot of jobs! We have hired people who lost their jobs because of the pandemic. The charity who produces our tees has hired more employees because of the number of orders from Pink Dinosaur.

Seeing firsthand how my little business has made a big change in real life is amazing. Lastly, my favorite part is connecting with so many other female-owned small business owners. Wow, there are so many talented women out there. I love how everyone has something that makes them special. Being able to promote them, share their business with others and have them pop up in my boutique is so much fun.

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LOCAL FASHION

CACTUS CREEK

Once we reopened, business took off as people were

itching to get out of the house — a day trip to Weston was the perfect getaway location.

HOW DO YOU THINK THE PANDEMIC HAD AN EFFECT ON FASHION?

The transition in how people work — with so many

going from traditional workplaces to home offices — has been the biggest change I have seen. Casual Cactus Creek photos by Sarah Bailey of Dandelions & Dumptrucks

comfort is far more important now than ever before.

WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

We are spending the next 12 months focusing on

our website making it easy to shop for customers

across the United States. We are also working on expanding our Fancy’s Favorites club which is a VIP club that offers 20% OFF to all of our customers, and also has a way to give back to our community.

CACTUS CREEK 400 Main St, Weston, MO 64098 Cactus Creek, owned by Fancy Smith, is a funky boutique in Weston that mixes the boho and Southwestern aesthetic.

They sell clothing, antiques and home goods, and even have a bar in the basement.

HOW DID YOUR BUSINESS CHANGE LAST YEAR? August marked 21 years in business for Cactus Creek. What started as a little import business in a barn behind our house in Lenexa has now become a thriving boutique in downtown Weston. The year 2020 was a huge turnaround for us. During the 12 weeks that we were closed our entire shop got a facelift.

Every inch of every wall was painted, the old wooden floors were redone, and new dressing rooms & counters were built.

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URBAN TRENDS

URBAN TRENDS

6264 Lewis St, Parkville, MO 64152 This Parkville clothing store run by Jamie Duncan sells on-trend clothing with effortless style in a relaxed and fun environment.

HOW DO YOU THINK THE PANDEMIC HAD AN EFFECT ON FASHION? We’re definitely seeing more relaxed styles, jogger sets, sneakers, more cute tops for Zoom calls, ha!

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT WITH FALL FASHIONS? Cozy sweaters, layers, plaid shackets [shirt jackets], and cute boots!

DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. A great pair of jeans, graphic tee and sneakers for daytime, then take that same outfit and add kitten heels and a blazer for a night out. I love to take basic pieces and have fun with the accessories.

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INSPIRED BY

Liberty's Fragrance Destination ARTISAN SOAP SHOP BITTERSWEET SOAP & APOTHECARY BRINGS THE LAVISH SPIRIT OF EUROPEAN PERFUMERIES TO THE NORTHLAND

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"T h e e asi es t w ay t o s t art mixi ng s c ent s i s t o as k i f t h ey enjoy a s pi c e, f l o ral , o r c i t rus s c ent . Typi c al ly , t h ey w i l l i mme d i at e ly h ave a p re f erenc e."

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ANOTHER. Their long, interwoven history

metropolitan hubs, Jill also presents to her

is one of sacred regard. Perfume, which fit-

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tingly translates to “fragrance of the gods”,

their collection of body butters, salves,

initially took the form of herbs, spices and

bath salts, room sprays, and, of course,

plants, and oils. The mixtures were applied

perfumes. She uses her gifts of disarming

ceremoniously in historical settings as a

approachability and generational knowl-

way to prepare humans to be received by a

edge of scent-building to help guide new-

higher power after death. Later, as the use

comers through the shop’s “scent-your-

of fragrance spread from Africa to Europe,

own” department.

first royalty, and then, the aristocracy began

“The easiest way to start mixing scents

to partake in perfuming: from infused baths,

with customers is to ask if they enjoy a spice,

clothes, walls and tableware and even the

floral, or citrus scent,” she says. “It doesn’t

hollow handles of canes. However, it wasn’t

intimidate that person and typically, they will

until the late 17th century when flowering

immediately have a preference.”

plants and fragrant herbs were replaced

As she prepares her inventory for a shift

with synthetic aromatics, that perfume

into the holiday season, her busiest time of

became mass-marketed and has strongly

year, she rattles off the names of the scents

influenced our sense of opulence ever since.

she can’t wait to share with her clients. Her

With 24 years in the business of curating

fall and holiday lines differ from year to year,

unique personal care and beauty products, Jill

many of the fragrances originating from her

McDowell-Lincoln has reenvisioned the land-

own imagination.

scape of purveying fragrance in Midwestern

“We’ve got ‘Persian pear’ coming in, as

America. For her shop, Bittersweet Soap &

well as ‘twilight,’” which she says will return

Apothecary in downtown Liberty, she draws

from previous years and notes that “dragon’s

much of her inspiration from the high-end bou-

blood” and “nag champa” will also be return-

tiques of France to inspire her fine soaps and

ing to the shelves.

cosmetics. You can hear her eagerly imparting

One of the scents she is most excited

to her customers that she keeps her ingredi-

about is the foundation of a self-care line

ent lists simple by combining only unrefined,

now featured in-store. The new fragrance,

natural elements and focuses on making the

“Sunday morning,” is a warm, nostalgic mix-

most sustainably informed choices as she for-

ture of raspberry and vanilla, which scents

mulates each of her products.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED) and body sprays, and oil diffusers. The line will also feature luxury spa items including genuine fleece-lined slippers, fuzzy pajamas, and chocolate bars.

Jill has been dreaming up her line of fall and winter aromas since mid-summer. Her manufacturing process requires four to six weeks of preparation and development, a proceeding she embarks on with infectious enthusiasm.

“You know, as a soap maker, I could make the same scents all the time,” she says. “The reason I don’t is for selfish reasons. When I go into the studio to make a soap, I’m like, ‘Oh, I get to make this soap today and this is going to smell amazing.’ There’s no set routine. I’m very, very lucky”.

It’s easy to understand why she refers to her shop as her “second home” and revels in being a great hostess.

“It’s kind of like people are coming into my home, especially because the shop is in an old home, and I think that’s cool,” says Jill.

“This is definitely like my second home so I feel like it’s a privilege that people feel comfortable the moment they walk through that door.”

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LET YO U R HAIR DOWN

SALON HALO ANSWERS ANY QUESTION YOU MIGHT HAVE ABOUT HAIR EXTENSIONS

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LAST YEAR, MY SISTER SAVED FOR WEEKS FOR HAIR EXTENSIONS. She made the appointment to get them and was obsessed with the look — she’s always had pretty hair, but with her extensions, she had the best braids and her hair was so thick and luscious. Then, the pandemic hit, and everything locked down.

“Well, I guess I’ll just have really cute hair on my couch, then,” I remember her saying.

But even if no one else could see them, she loved her long hair. I’d never considered hair extensions, but after my sister had them installed, I had so many questions (especially now that they would be seen by more than my couch!). So when I got the chance to talk to Tiffany Ponick, owner of Salon Halo and co-owner of KC Hair Halo Extensions, I was so excited to talk to a professional about all the things that go into hair extensions, and all the misconceptions that come along with them.

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Salon Halo Park neighborhood. She has 11 stylists, all of whom are trained and specialize in hair extensions, though the salon offers all salon services, such as cuts, color, and waxing.

The only method the salon uses to install hair extensions is hand-tied wefts, which she says is the superior way.

“There’s no glue or keratin,” says Tiffany.

“They’re the least damaging hair extensions you can have. The way we position them and the way they lay, you can wear a lot of different hairstyles. They lay very flat.”

Unlike with other methods, you can wear your hair up in a high ponytail or many other hairstyles, and it’s nearly impossible to tell that it’s not a person’s natural hair. The handtied wefts also won’t damage your hair like with taped or microbead extensions since they don’t use an adhesive, which will break the hair over time.

“It’s really low maintenance,” says Tiffany.

“You only have to come in every two months, so I feel like you’re spending less time in the salon. Tape extensions are every 4-6 weeks, so you’re spending more time in the salon.

An initial installation, which includes materials, will cost anywhere from $1200$1900 and the appointment lasts about 3.5-4 hours. Follow-up appointments take about 2.5 hours and cost between $350$600. Salon Halo uses Remy hair, which is considered the finest quality, as the cuticles are kept intact. It will last from 6 months to a year, depending on how it’s cared for.

When I asked if there was anything someone shouldn’t do with their hair extensions, she said not to get them wet

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in a swimming pool and not to use shampoos that

extensions to match their natural hair length — per-

contain sulfates — though she said both of those

haps for someone who has thinning hair from sick-

things are damaging to any hair, not just exten-

ness or postpartum hair loss.

sions. She said hair extensions can also dry out

“These extensions aren’t just for someone who

easily since they aren’t getting natural oils from

wants hair to their waist,” she says. “We have sev-

the scalp, so using a hair oil for moisture is very

eral clients that wear their hair to their shoulders,

important, and also daily brushing.

maybe a little less, so we can customize everything

Tiffany wanted to emphasize that hair extensions weren’t just for length. She said some clients get

to what the client is looking for, whether that’s length or volume.”

“These extensions aren’t just for someone who wants hair to their w a i s t .”

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SEPTEMBER

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Gypsies, Doves and Dreams (A Stevie Nicks tribute) will play a free

concert. Bring your own lawn chairs

or blankets and join us at the Festival Shelter in Macken Park to sit back, relax, and listen to live music. No alcohol is permitted in the park.

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READY, SET, GLOW! NATURE WALK Prairie Creek Greenway

Join the Platte County Parks &

Recreation team for a fun walk out on the trail at Prairie Creek Greenway.

There will be glow giveaways, a half-

mile walk to the glowing waterfall, touch tables, and a live owl display.

The event is family and kid-friendly, but please leave your dogs at home for this event.

10 POPCORN IN THE PARK Stocksdale Park

Bring your family and friends, along with your blankets and lawn chairs, and head out to Stocksdale Park to enjoy a FREE movie on the big screen, under the stars. Liberty Parks & Rec will provide popcorn and

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11 26TH ANNUAL PLATTE CITY COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE Platte City High School and throughout Platte City

Pre-register to list your address on the "Map" or reserve your booth space for the garage sales

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in front of the high school. Maps showing garage sale locations are available at no charge and can be picked up at Cosentino's Price Chopper

and

Casey's

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17-19 NEHEMIAH FEST Smiths Fork Park

A free Christian music and camping festival featuring 50 bands, four stages, petting zoo, and a disc golf tournament. More information at nehemiahfest.com

18 OLD FASHIONED STREET FAIRE Downtown Smithville

Fun fall festival mixing country faire & city flamboyance. There will be live performances by comedians and music artists, a karate expo, dancers, a historic homes tour, and a street of inflatables for children. Vendors will include quilt artists, artisans, crafters, food vendors, refurbishers, collectors, antiques, and more.

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23-26 LIBERTY FALL FESTIVAL Historic Liberty Square

SEPTEMBER

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Celebrate fall in Liberty with a beer

garden, carnival, arts & craft festival,

live music, parade and more. The event starts with the beer garden on

Thursday night. The carnival begins Friday night at 5 p.m., and the parade

will be Saturday at 11 a.m. For more information, visit libertyfallfest.com.

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This festival will feature live music, food trucks, vendors and activities, with live music at 7 p.m.

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PLANTATION SHUART TTEIN R THE PARK Platte Ridge Park EXPERTS Area artists display and sell art and perform live demonstrations at this Art in the Park festival. The free event will also

feature activities for all ages, live music, and food and beverage vendors.

25 BACKYARD BBQ BASH AND JUNKVILLE MARKET Downtown Smithville

Join us in downtown Smithville for a family-friendly, fun-filled day, which will include a barbecue competition, vintage market, vendor fair, kids activities, cornhole tournament, entertain-

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vendor booths, entertainment from

local talent and community groups on the Linden Square Stage, the

Saturday morning parade, a carnival, and much more.

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Applefest

Celebration is one of Missouri’s most popular fall festivals. The event fea-

tures all kinds of delicious eats and treats including apple pies and apple dumplings, and booths showcase a variety of arts and crafts. There is also plenty of kid-friendly entertainment including pony rides, games and pumpkin painting.

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