OzFaire

04/10/2026

Hear ye, travelers of style and spectacle!

Give thy faire attire a noble test run at the OzCon Cosplay Competition—don thy garb, take the stage, and let all behold thy splendor before the grand days of OzFaire!

Go forth and make thy legend known!

🪡🧵Cosplayers!
Get your cosplay ready for Oz-Con's Cosplay Competition!
All ages welcome!
Reminder * this is a family friendly event

Tickets for Oz-Con on sale!
Oz-con.com

04/01/2026

Hear ye, hear ye, kind souls and noble hearts! 🎭

The realm of **OzFaire** doth call for volunteers to aid in the making of our grand and joyous celebration! If thou art willing of spirit and eager to lend thy hands to a worthy cause, we invite thee to step forth and join our ranks.

From guiding guests to assisting with festivities, many a role awaits those who wish to be part of the magic behind the faire.

Answer the call and submit thy application here:
https://forms.gle/WuLfYH1Eeh9xaiEq9

Join us, and become a vital part of the merriment, mirth, and memories yet to be made!

Godspeed, brave volunteers—thy service shall not go unnoticed!

04/01/2026

📣 Hear ye, hear ye, good folk of the realm!

The call now rings out across the land—**vendor applications for OzFaire are officially open!** Merchants, artisans, and traders of all crafts are invited to present themselves for consideration in our grand and merry faire.

If thou wishest to be counted among the chosen, submit thy application by visiting:
https://forms.gle/RHCshBUMyWMVcyiw5

Pray note: completion of this form doth not guarantee a place within the faire, for all applicants shall be reviewed with care by the council.

Make haste, for opportunity knocks but briefly, and we seek only the finest wares to delight the people!

Godspeed, and may fortune smile upon thy endeavors!

02/02/2026

Huzzah!

OzFaire is deeply honored to have been named Runner Up for Best Local Festival in the Best of West Plains 2025!

Always a Future for Kids was likewise bestowed the title of Runner Up for Best Non-Profit Community Outreach.

We proudly proclaim that our esteemed President, CJ Collins, was awarded Runner Up for Best Volunteer, an honor most deserved for his steadfast service and dedication.

Our sincerest thanks to the West Plains Daily Quill and to all who cast their votes in our favor. Your continued support is truly our greatest treasure.

https://www.westplainsdailyquill.net/stories/best-of-west-plains-2025,213551?fbclid=IwY2xjawPtk6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDmJPmySLl6kkCLHSl9wWsLi0h6GJHv2nxgMwTFijGC24rX35tVjiDOhxP8s_aem_REJ7eKAeAxNVSlOFhI18Fw

01/04/2026

📜 A Call to All Minstrels, Mummers, and Masters of Merriment!
OzFaire 2026 is now accepting applications for entertainers.
Perform before noble crowds on October 10–11, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri, and be part of a faire that gives back to children in our community.
The application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/Jsx4D4tmgAGyeshN9

01/02/2026

📢 Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

OzFaire doth hereby announce that applications are now open for three Coordinator positions upon the OzFaire Board.

We seek those of good spirit and steady hand for the following roles:
Vendor Coordinator
Entertainment Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator

These positions offer a fine opportunity to lend thy talents in service of OzFaire and to help shape the merriment and magic of the faire alongside a devoted band of organizers.

📜 Applications are now being accepted! The application may be found here: https://forms.gle/6hBqgAVSL4MVFGaSA.

Pray, share this proclamation with any who may be well-suited to answer the call!

01/01/2026

🌟 Hark and Well Met! 🌟

As the old year taketh its leave and a new one dawneth, the OzFaire Board doth wish thee a Joyous and Prosperous New Year!

May thy days be filled with laughter, thy coffers with good fortune, and thy year ahead with merriment, music, and fair adventure. We thank thee for thy continued support and look forward to revelry anew in the coming year.

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at OzFaire! 🎉

12/14/2025

You may see some familiar faces on the AFK Christmas float! Congratulations on winning 1st place in their category!

11/28/2025

OzFaire sendeth warm Thanksgiving blessings unto all. May thy day be bountiful and full of merrie cheer.

11/16/2025

Always a Future for Kids created a board game inspired Christmas Tree for the West Plains Public Library Festival of Trees! Go give us some love with your $1 vote!

10/27/2025

Huge Thank you to InFocus for all the amazing photos.
Till next time!
Oct 2026