RUSSELLVILLE, Mo. - The Russellville Festival & Engine Show will return this summer.
A committee began meeting in January in hopes of helping the once-annual festival continue.
Russellville resident Ben Mehrhoff said he stepped up as chair because he didn't want another year without it.
"Me and my wife, we didn't want it to go away," Mehrhoff said. "So we're trying to help as much as we can."
The show is a celebration of the founding of the city, which formed in 1838. The events went on for decades until 2018. The show was canceled due to lack of volunteers.
More than 15 residents currently sit on the board. The theme this year is "A tribute to the American farmer."
The three-day event at Russellville City Park begins June 7 with youth baseball games.
At 9 a.m. June 8, the festival will begin with the baby, Little Mr., Little Miss and Miss Teen Russellville pageants. Participants ages 3 through 6 must be registered by May 27.
The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. June 8, from Jefferson Road ending at Railroad Park. A children's pedal pull is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Other events include a car show, live auction, performance by Whiskey Throttle and children's obstacle course.
Later Saturday, activities will move to Humpy's Bar & Grill at 7:30 p.m. for a street dance.
The Russellville-Lohman Ministerial Alliance will host a community worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Russellville Middle School gym.
Through concessions, the event intends to raise money for park improvements.
"The goal is to re-do the basketball courts by the swimming pool by the park," Mehrhoff said.
Officials are searching for craft, home, beauty, health vendors and more. Spots are available for $25. Those interested in participating should call Mehrhoff at 573-645-0357 or Rodney Edwards at 573-690-6549.