SPRINGFIELD — UPDATE:
The annual Barnstorming Carnival in Springfield has been canceled today due to rain in the forecast, organizers said.
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A Flood Watch has been issued for the region until 8 a.m. Monday.
INITIAL REPORT:
The ninth annual Barnstorming Carnival and Classic Car Cruise-In continue today at the Springfield Beckley Airport.
Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and will run until 5:00 p.m. for the free event.
Aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience biplane rides and vintage antique aircraft displays.
There will be a pancake breakfast provided by Hustead EMS from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Children’s activities include:
• Pedal planes
• Paper and rocket building workshops
• Foam glider building
• Balloon-tying clowns
• Walking magician
• Bounce house
• Face painter
For more information on the event, you can visit www.barnstormingcarnival.com.
“The Barnstorming Carnival is a fun, family-friendly event that gets more popular each year, and is a great opportunity for the public to discover the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport,” said Airport Manager Seth Timmerman. “More than 5,000 people attended past carnivals, and we’re looking forward to another great turnout this weekend.”
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