Bear City Fall Festival
The vendor application is now live online for our 2026 festival!
We have several options to sign up to be a vendor.
Our application and payment is online here.
If you would rather print the form and mail it in with a check, the printable form is here.
And finally, you can stop in the office and there are good old-fashioned paper copies of the form there you can fill out and make payment.
Please note for both Vendors and attendees:
Per City Ordinance Section 205.335. Animals Prohibited At City Sponsored Or Sanctioned Public Gathering.
[Ord. No. 1492 § IV, 8-20-2015]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Chamber Business Spotlight – October 2026
Pie.ology.Missouri
Sometimes a business starts with a business plan. Sometimes, it starts in a kitchen, around a family table, with recipes and traditions passed down through generations.
That is the story behind PIE.OLOGY.MISSOURI LLC, a handcrafted pie business that began in Spring 2026 and is rooted right here in the Ozarks.
Located on Highway 76, PIE.OLOGY.MISSOURI creates made-from-scratch pies using time-honored methods passed down from the owner, Checotah Wade’s great-grandmother. From heart-shaped hand pies to slab pies large enough to serve up to 40 people, the menu offers something for everyone from a quiet evening at home to a family celebration.
But for PIE.OLOGY.MISSOURI, it isn't really just about pie.
“I make pies because it’s more than just baking to me, it’s a way of preserving the traditions, skills, and memories that were passed down to me through generations of my family,” Checotah explains. “I want every pie I make to feel like a little piece of home.”
Born and raised in this community, choosing Willow Springs was an easy decision. That connection to the community is also a big part of what makes the business special. PIE.OLOGY.MISSOURI can currently be found through its website, at the West Plains Farmers & Artisans Market, and at E. Marie’s Boutique in Mountain Grove.
The business is also looking toward the future. PIE.OLOGY.MISSOURI is currently working on a mobile Pie, Pantry & Pottery trailer that will travel to craft fairs, vendor markets, festivals and community events. The trailer is an early step toward a much bigger dream: a brick-and-mortar General Store on Highway 76.
That future General Store is envisioned as much more than a place to buy a pie. The plan includes handcrafted pies, pantry staples, old-fashioned grocery items, fresh market goods, pottery and handmade products from local artisans. It would also offer pie-making and pottery classes, creating a place where people can learn traditional skills, connect with one another and support local makers.
At its heart, PIE.OLOGY.MISSOURI is built around a simple idea: food brings people together. And in a community like Willow Springs, those connections matter.
If you are interested in this concept, make sure you come to the Bear City Fall Festival on Saturday October 3 where Checotah will be setting up her version of the 76 General Store in the Star Annex! She and her husband will be holding pie-making and pottery demonstrations throughout the day and will have an assortment of items available for sale! Make sure you stop by and see what her dream looks like!
We are excited to watch this local business grow and look forward to seeing where its vision takes it next.
PIE.OLOGY.MISSOURI LLC
1204 State Route 76,Willow Springs
(417)855-0360
www.pieologymissouri.com
pie.ology.missouri@gmail.com
CONTACT US
P.O. Box 322
209 E. Main Street
Willow Springs, MO 65793
willowspringschamber@gmail.com Tel: 417-469-5519