Hootin an Hollarin

Hootin an Hollarin Celebrating and Remembering the Past times in the Ozark Hills. Hootin an Hollarin is always fun for the young and the young at heart.

Hootin an Hollarin started it's long and illustrious history in 1961, when a bunch of local folks decided that if they didn't start paying attention to the heritage of the Ozarks, it was going to slip away down memory lane. Since that beginning, Hootin an Hollarin has had a special focus on old time ways and celebrating with family and friends. The court square at Gainesville, Missouri becomes hom

e to the three day event each September, starting the third Thursday of the month. The traditional demonstrations of crafts and pioneer ways, parades, queens, music and dancing continues today. Over the years, other events have been added to the festival schedule and are quickly becoming known as part of the tradition, like pet shows, bed races and outhouse racing.

05/25/2026
05/21/2026

You don't want to miss 2026.

2026 QUILT SHOW SEPTEMBER 17-19THCheck in quilts on Tuesday, September 15th between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Quilt Show w...
05/21/2026

2026 QUILT SHOW SEPTEMBER 17-19TH
Check in quilts on Tuesday, September 15th between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Quilt Show will be in the building next door to Ozark’s Wi-Fi on the southwest corner of the square. For more information please call:
Lily Branco @ 417-989-1313

05/08/2026

Hootin an Hollarin Committee Meeting
May 15th
Noon.

04/29/2026

2026 Theme:
Celebrating 250 years of the U.S.A.

Gloria was in charge of the Queen pageant for many years. Gloria Joan Lewis NoahDecember 16, 1931 – February 2, 2026Glor...
02/03/2026

Gloria was in charge of the Queen pageant for many years.

Gloria Joan Lewis Noah
December 16, 1931 – February 2, 2026
Gloria Joan Lewis Noah was born on December 16, 1931, at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on February 2, 2026, reuniting with her beloved husband of 58 years, Don.
She grew up in Chicago during the Great Depression. Gloria went on to enjoy a remarkable career that included work with Westinghouse Electric, NBC’s Nightly News, American Airlines as a stewardess, and later as a travel agent. She also made history as the first woman in sales at Motorola.
In 1982, Gloria and Don moved to Theodosia, Missouri, where she became an active member of Theodosia United Methodist Church and a dedicated volunteer in the community. She was known for her work with church youth, community events, line dancing instruction, and decades of service as a KY3 weather watcher and “Mother Goose” to local children.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; her brother and sister; an infant son; and her husband, Don. She is survived by her son Dan (Joyce); daughter Cheryl (Eric); grandchildren Megan, Danielle, Katie, Annie, Gavin, and Derek; great-grandchildren Nathan and Ellie; a special niece, Joanne Harrison; dear friend Janet Smith and many other friends.
Celebration of Life arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Courtesy Ozark County Times

Address

1 Court Square
Gainesville, MO
65655

Opening Hours

Thursday 5:30pm - 12am
Friday 9am - 12am
Saturday 9am - 12am

Telephone

417-679-4493

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