Annual Membership Celebration

2025 Event

Sunday, May 18, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion
2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO

Join us to celebrate our mission of “Peace Through People” in a beautiful park setting! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us at the Peace Through People Pavilion to celebrate our accomplishments and look to the future of Springfield Sister Cities.

We’ll mix in cultural performances by Kizuna Friendship Group, Jazzon Havana Show and Joe Dillstrom, who will represent Springfield at Isesaki’s annual festival this fall. Beer and wine available for purchase as well as food from Xurros, Tacos El Champu and Momo Sushi and Grill.

Sister Cities members receive tickets for free food and drink! Check in at the membership tent to claim your tickets or to join or renew your membership. You can also join or renew ahead of time online!

Gigs in the Garden

Stick around after the event for a Gigs in the Garden concert featuring National Dulcimer Champs and Friends at 2 p.m.