Autumn in the Park 2007

Autumn in the Park
at Norman Myers Park (map)

This weekend is Autumn in the Park. The City of Overland and the Overland Business Association with the help of too many local organizations and businesses to list have really put together a fun time for us this year. I was there today (Saturday Sept 22nd) and there was so much to do I didn't get to it all. If you missed it on Saturday with everything else going on in town you still have a change to enjoy it on Sunday from Noon until 5:00 PM.

Sunday's Schedule is:

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: St. Louis Volleyball, Inc. Tournament (East Field)
Noon: Opening Ceremony with Mayor and Calvary
12:30 PM - 4:30PM: Kids Crafts and Activities (Kids area)
1:00 PM: Griffin and the Gargoyles Band (on stage)
1:00 PM: Carriage Ride (West Entrance (limited availability))
2:00 PM: Washers Tournament (Near Stage (No entry Fee))
3:00 PM: Carriage Ride (West Entrance (limited availability))
4:00 PM: Carriage Ride (West Entrance (limited availability))
5:00 PM: Event Closes

Thought it was not on the schedule I have, I'm under the impression that the Calvary will be doing another demonstration on Sunday as well. You don't want to miss Colonel Terry Crowder and the Division Cavalry Brigade if you can help it. Take a look for yourself:

Precision drills

Period Firearms demonstrations

And hair-raising exchanges
are just some of what you'll see from them.

There was a vintage baseball game (no gloves for one thing) between the St. Louis Perfectos Baseball Club and the OBA. You can probably imagine who won though the great people of the OBA put forth a valiant effort with the added bonus of Mayor Schneider as Catcher:

I'd be running scared if I was the ball

Gregg Wesche of Overland Hardware pitches for the home team

Mayor Schneider as our catcher

There was so much to do and see. If you can make it tomorrow be sure to bring your kids or grandkids by the Home Depot Kids Workshop where you can do a project together and get one to do at home.

There are a host of vendors and interesting people there. We can't get to them all this evening due to limited time but these interesting fellows sure are worth a visit:

Dulcimer Player

Blacksmith - and a true recycler

And of Course Overland's very own
true Cowboy Martin Bergin

And don't miss out on the wonderful carriage tours of Overland.


Finally, remember, this is your last change to get that wonderful Overland Historical Society Apple Butter. Don't miss out this year!


So get out there on Sunday, from Noon to 5:00 PM and enjoy. If you see me there, feel free to come up and say hello.