In addition to the mariachi band, a group of city officials from Tlaquepaque are visiting Springfield to attend ArtsFest and officiate at ArtsFiesta!

On the schedule free day they also squeezed in a trip to Branson’s family theme park — Silver Dollar City — and a high-flying tour of the beautiful lakes around Springfield and Branson by helicopter.

Another day was spent touring Springfield public parks to learn about park management and use of volunteers to maintain specialized gardens.