Our day started with a trip to Osceola Cheese Shop. I understand that it actually was established in 1944 and originated in downtown Osceola for what is now City Hall, and was then called Riverview Cheese. In 1946 there was a new building built on the north side of the river to help facilitate the growth of the cheese plant. It continued to grow and at one time was using over a thousand dairy farms to help supply the company with milk. At that time there were 15 trucks on the roads 24 hours a day collecting the milk from the dairy farmers.
In the mid sixties there was talk of Truman Lake, and many other changes were occurring in the area too, the cheese company started making plans to move up on the hill.
In 1968 when Truman Lake started to develop they moved the cheese company up to the present location and changed the name of the company to Osceola Cheese and became a retail outlet.
In the 70's a car wash was added and then shortly after that a gas station was also added. In 1987 the company expanded again and the Ewe's In The Country gift shop was established.
They have continually grown and expanded the operation over the last few years to help facilitate all the bus traffic that has occurred since the big boom of Branson. The company now has over 200 flavors of cheeses, many souvenir items, a lovely gift and Christian bookstore, 8 public restrooms, and a two acre parking lot for the customers convenience.
Then it was time for more history... We drove on over to the historical town of El dorado Springs...
El Dorado Springs was founded because of a spring thought to have medicinal value. The Osage Indians had known of the healing powers of the spring and then white man grew the town to accommodate the people who searched for the Springs' cure.
Even had an Opera House!
Finally distination was Stockton, MO.... It was time for PRCA Rodeo Night!!!
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo. & is the oldest and biggest rodeo-sanctioning body in the world.
We were there to enjoy Sage's first Rodeo! Even with the heat we were still stoked to watch the fantastic rodeo participants.
(Opening Ceremonies)
Buck Riding
Trick Riding
Bull Riding
Clown Entertainment
It was a fantastic day for all of us!!! 😁
Nana
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