Buzz Worthy Words: A Spelling Bee Fundraiser

Schedule

Thu Jan 15 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Relics Event Center | Springfield, MO

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🐝 Get Ready to Spell, Laugh, and Compete! 🐝
Think you’ve got what it takes to bee the best spellers in town? Gather your team of three (ages 13+) and join us for a night of friendly competition, food, and fun at the Ozarks Literacy Council’s Annual Spelling Bee!
Teams will work together to spell words on a whiteboard β€” from tricky literacy terms to local lingo and a few surprises thrown in. Each correct word earns a point, and the team with the highest score takes home the bragging rights!
Not ready to spell under pressure? No problem! Buy a spectator ticket and come cheer on the contestants and enjoy the buzz from the audience!
πŸ“… Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
πŸ•• Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Bee starts at 6:30 PM
πŸ“ Location: Relics Event Center, 2015 W. Battlefield Rd, Suite E, Springfield, MO
🍴 Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and free non-alcoholic drinks.
🍸Cash bar available (21+).
🐝 Team registration closes January 12, 2026, so don’t wait β€” reserve your spot today!
Interested in sponsoring this lively event? Check out the sponsorship levels and sign up on our event ticket page: https://givebutter.com/MAiqKX
Since 1968, Ozarks Literacy Council has been helping make the Ozarks a better place through literacy β€” one reader at a time. β€οΈπŸ“š
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