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Marian Days
August 4 @ 8:00 am - August
7 @ 5:00 pm
Marian Days brings
an opportunity to share culture, faith and prosperity with thousands who
pilgrimage to Carthage. Each year the community expands from a population
of 14,500 to an estimated crowd of 60-80,000 new residents in the first weeks
of August. Hotels become hubs of activity, neighboring lawns fill with
campers and residents enjoy the sights and sounds of the festival
atmosphere.
About Marian Days
Estimated to be the
largest North American religious pilgrimage, Marian Days brings thousands of
Vietnamese Catholic families to Carthage, Missouri each August to celebrate
faith and fellowship in honor of the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary,
as well as in memory of their homeland across the Pacific. The festival is
highlighted with a variety of mass ceremonies, teen & youth seminars,
live entertainment, solemn procession and opportunities for confession.
A Unique American
Pilgrimage
Attendees are
mostly drawn from the Vietnamese emigre community in the United States but also
include many others from Canada, Vietnam and other nations all around the
world. All gather in Carthage to transform the small town rural community into
a booming Vietnamese metropolis complete with authentic music, activities and
official announcements delivered in native tongue. The celebration itself is
like an extended summer picnic or camp out, which offers an extensive variety
of food kiosks, farmer’s market and many vendors of devotional and cultural
items.
Come On Down
This family-friendly
event has welcomed visitors to the Carthage area since 1978. Those interested
in camping out on the grounds of the Congregation of the Mother Co-Redemptrix
or any of the surrounding private landowners who welcome these annual visitors
are assured of a full slate of sanitary and medical facilities. It is also
possible to enjoy Marian Days while staying at any of the area’s motels and
nearby RV parks.
Marian Days is a
very unique and fun experience where the West of the Mediterranean world meets
the Far East in the form of the Vietnamese immigrant community right in the
center of the United States. With every year’s event just a little bit bigger
and a little bit better than the one before, friendly Carthage is pleased to
host this new slice of Americana and hopes that you will stop on by if you are
in the area.
Marian Days Frequently
Asked Questions
When is Marian Days?
Typically, the event
begins the first Thursday in August and runs throughout the weekend. However,
the dates are changed from year to year on occasion
to accommodate calendars of traveling guests. Marian Days 2015 will
be held August 6-9, 2015 at the Congregation of the Mother
Co-Redemptrix in Carthage, Missouri. Dates for the 40th annual Marian Days in
2016 will be announced at closing mass at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2015
Do you have a
schedule of events?
Yes! We’ll keep you
up to date. Check back in late July.
Where do I stay
while in Carthage? A: Check our lodging tab! The majority of Marian Days
attendees choose to camp. There are a wide variety of sites available on the
lawn at the CMC as well as area neighbors who are very hospitable and share their
lawns and utilities.
Arrangements are
made with property owners by reservation (some families camp with the same
Carthaginians year after year) or a first come first served basis.
How do I become a
vendor at Marian Days?
When / Where do I
set up my booth at Marian Days? A: The vendors at Marian Days exclusively
honor the Vietnamese and Catholic cultures. The CVB has no access to booth or
vending information. Our best advice is to find the information on the official
website for Marian Days, www.dongcong.net or
if you have been granted booth and vending space, call your on-site contact.
Can I bring my pet
to Marian Days?
A: Yes, but it
should be on a leash and must be up to date on all it’s shots; basically, your
pet must follow all the ordinances pertaining to pets under city code, chapter
4 exclusively covers animals.
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