Master Magician Lance Burton and Miss Adair County Fair MacKenzie Bennett worked earlier this week on part of the act for the Grand Opening of the Splash Pad planned for Friday in Columbia. The event will start at 11 a.m. at the City Park on Fairground Street. The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 12 noon, with the magic show starting immediately after.

Lance Burton will be performing a magic show during the grand opening. He promises something for the kids and adults.

"I am very very fortunate that Mayor Pam Hoots asked me to take part in the Grand Opening. Magic appeals to all age groups. I hope everyone will come out on Friday to see the show and see the amazing new addition to the park."

The events will include: shirts for children as long as supplies last, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, school supplies, and more. Members of the Adair County Family Resource Center; as well as the new school superintendent, are planning to be there.

There will be around  displays through the park. The Mark Twain Shriners Club will be having hamburgers and hot dogs for the children. They are supplying inflatables and a train for children that day.

There will be two food trucks set up for people to use: Happy Hawg Barbeque and Luxe Lemon. 

"We are so excited to have this event in our community," stated Mayor Pamela Hoots. 

Numerous businesses, organizations, and individuals are sponsoring the event. Water is going to be available sponsored by Bank of Columbia.

The City would like to extend their appreciation to the Adair County Extension Office for providing additional parking for the event on Friday.

There will be some parking available at the park. We encourage people to come early to get spaces.

Master Magician Lance Burton and Miss Adair County Fair MacKenzie Bennett teamed up recently to add magic at the new splash pad in Columbia.