

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dedication of Wendell Bailey Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A downtown Willow Springs park will be dedicated to Wendell Bailey on Friday, January 2 at 2:00 p.m. The park, known currently as Star Park, is adjacent to the Historic Star Theatre. The park is the property of the Willow Springs Community Foundation and features a willow tree planted by Bailey himself. After the dedication, the park will be known as Wendell Bailey Park. 

The dedication is open to the public, and enthusiastic public 
participation is encouraged. 

“Very few people in the history of Willow Springs have had greater impact on our town than Wendel Bailey,” said Community Foundation Director Dean Aye. “This dedication honors in a very small way the enormous contribution made by this renowned individual. I hope you will all join us to honor his lifetime achievements.”

Sitting Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek, State Representative Lisa Durnell, and City Administrator Beverly Hicks will offer remarks.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/willow-springs/dedication-of-wendell-bailey-park/200029431024853
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 87

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029431024853?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=willow+springs-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Willow Springs
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 205 E Main St, Willow Springs, MO 65793-1415, United States
- **lat**: 36.99191
- **long**: -91.96902
- **full address**: 205 E Main St, Willow Springs, MO 65793-1415, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Howell County News (https://allevents.in/org/howell-county-news/25112093)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 205 E Main St, Willow Springs, MO 65793-1415, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Howell County News
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Dedication of Wendell Bailey Park ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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