‘Tis the season for Santa’s Helpers

It’s time for Downtown Marceline Foundation‘s annual “Find Santa’s Helpers” event! How does that song go? Oh yes, Santa Claus is Coming to Town… and he’s bringing his helpers! Santa is scheduled to arrive during Peanut Night – but an advance team of his helpers are expected to be in Marceline between Sunday, November 17th and Saturday November 30th. Santa’s […]

2024 Patriotic Pie War: Successful Every Way You Slice It!

The 4th annual Patriotic Pie War stirred up a lot of interest! As always, we couldn’t have done it without our 13 volunteer bakers! One special note – after 4 years, with such a small community, we have not had the same baker more than once. That means Marceline has had 52 pie bakers who have donated their time and […]

2024 Patriotic Pie War

Downtown Marceline Wants YOU – For its Patriotic Pie War(It’s going to be as American as Apple Pie!)June 26-8am to June 27-8pm, 2024 This Fourth of July FUNdraiser auction runs on Downtown Marceline’s facebook page. Proceeds from the event go towards projects and events in support of Downtown Marceline. How it works Jessi Littleton Apple Pie I grew up watching […]

Shamrock $hop for the GOLD!

There’s no Blarney Stone in Marceline, but we’ve got the Shamrock $hop, and Irish eyes were smiling! We can’t thank the Main Street Merchants enough for participating and providing the prizes for this fun event. It was nice to see people asking for their 4-leaf clover sticker when we were in the shops, and we’re very happy that so many […]

Shamrock $HOP!

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the CLOVER! The Downtown Marceline Foundation is celebrating March and St. Patrick’s Day by encouraging individuals to shop local and earn some GREEN! Between March 1st and 17th, shoppers may pick up a Shamrock $HOP playing card from any participating business. For purchases of $20 or more, the merchant will give a sticker. Shoppers […]

Run for the… Oreos!

Downtown Marceline Foundation’s 3rd Grocery Grab – “Run for the Turkey” didn’t actually include a turkey! Dillan McCollum did a great job of running through Prenger Foods – with an entourage of little ones in tow to make sure he grabbed some good stuff. Willie Ewigman won the $100 Prenger Foods gift card, and Karla Davis won the $50 Prenger […]

‘Tis the season for elves

It’s time for Downtown Marceline Foundation‘s annual “Elves on the Shelves” Scavenger Hunt! How does that song go? Oh yes, Santa Claus is Coming to Town… and he’s bringing his elves! Santa is scheduled to arrive during Peanut Night – but an advance team of his scout elves are expected to be in Marceline between Sunday, November 12th and Saturday […]

2023 Ultimate Tailgate Face-off Postgame Review!

Downtown Marceline Foundation‘s Ultimate Tailgate Face-off online auction brought the crowds out to support the Main Street program through feasts prepared by Marceline’s passionate grill masters. We’re so thankful to them for buying and cooking such delicious dishes, and to those team players who supported the auction with their bids. We couldn’t have done it without all of you. The […]