🐝 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 — 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!

📅 Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Bee starts at 6:30 PM
📍 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 — reserve your spot today!

Interested in sponsoring this lively event? Scroll down to see our sponsorship levels, and choose your sponsorship level at checkout.

Since 1968, Ozarks Literacy Council has been helping make the Ozarks a better place through literacy — one reader at a time. ❤️📚

Sponsorship Levels

Event Sponsor $2,500 (Presenting Sponsor)

Name and logo in title of event.
Name and logo on promotional materials.
Company listed as Presenting Sponsor on Ozarks Literacy Council Event Page and social media.
Company recognition during event announcements.
Name and logo included on banner on stage.
Company logo is listed on the sponsorship slide.
Registration included for 5 teams.

Gold Sponsor $1,500

Name and logo on promotional materials.
Company listed as Gold Sponsor on Ozarks Literacy Council Event Page and social media.
Company recognition during event announcements.
Social media representation.
Company logo is listed on the sponsorship slide.
Registration included for 4 teams.

Silver Sponsor $750.00

Name and logo on promotional materials.
Company listed as Silver Sponsor on Ozarks Literacy Council Event Page and social media.
Company recognition during event announcements.
Social media representation.
Company logo is listed on the sponsorship slide.
Registration included for 3 teams.

Bronze Sponsor $500.00

Name on promotional materials.
Company listed as Bronze Sponsor on Ozarks Literacy Council Event Page and social media.
Company recognition during event announcements.
Company logo is listed on the sponsorship slide.
Registration included for 2 teams.

Spelling Bee Round Sponsor $250.00

Company name is listed on game material for the round.
Company name is listed on the sponsorship slide.
Recognition on social media.
Registration included for 1 team.

Spelling Sponsor: $100

Name on promotional materials.
Company name is listed on the sponsorship slide.
Recognition on social media.
Team Registration not included.
Opportunity to purchase a spelling bee team table for three at a reduced cost of $33.

Buzz Worthy Words

By Ozarks Literacy Council

Buzz Worthy Words

Team Spelling Bee Benefitting Ozarks Literacy Council

Team Members