Hootin an Hollarin committee works year round to make festival a success
The 2025 Hootin an Hollarin festival committee, pictured above, includes (from left): Back row: Mollie Smart, Kerrie Zubrod, Lily Branco, Janette McDaniel, Mike Gardner, Doug Hawkins, Dave Bushner, Gabe Blackburn and Barbara Luna. Middle row: Heather Bushner, Jerri Sue Crawford, Heather Gardner, Sherry Ginthum, Dia Premer and Becki Strong. Front row: Linda Harlin, Paula Rose and Nancy Walker. Not pictured: Chris Harlin, Karen Brantingham, Renee Hambelton, Konnie Plumlee and Gary Maupin.
It takes a lot of people working hard all year round to put together a festival with as many components as Hootin an Hollarin. From the bands, to the contests, to the stage decorations and more... each detail is thoroughly discussed and planned with intention. The photo above of the dedicated Hootin an Hollarin committee was taken at one of its meetings last month. The group meets monthly - and then weekly, closer to the festival. In addition to the committee, the festival is made possible by various financial sponsors and donors. For those who would like to make a financial donation for next year’s event: make checks payable to Hootin an Hollarin and send to Chris Harlin, Century Bank of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 68, Gainesville, MO 65655. For more information on the festival, visit www.hootinanhollarin.com or contact Paula Rose at 417-989-1282 or paularose1979@gmail.com.