Following weeks of preparation and anticipation the Inaugural Wolf Creek Angler Missouri River Soiree had to be cancelled last night due to a downpour of much needed rain and the soggy aftermath.
We held out hope throughout the day as we watched the clouds and the spitting mist come and go and as we monitored the hourly forecast which seemed to change by the minute but which for the most part indicated a clearing in the weather in time for the party.
Shortly before 4 pm we had the scene set with flags and tents and it looked like it was going to happen. Around 4:30 the band arrived along with the pouring rain and wind and we began the discussion of whether or not the Soiree was going to happen.
We continued to check the hourly forecast which still indicated a hopeful scenario for the evening hours but the actuality was a soggy and cold mess which didn’t seem to be changing. Once it was determined that the band would not play we made the collective decision to cancel the event knowing that the turn-out would likely be minimal and that whatever we were able to salvage as far as a party was concerned would probably be miserable given the conditions.
It was a disappointing and depressing decision to have to make. We apologize to any who came out anticipating dinner and fun at WCA and found instead an empty parking lot and a darkened storefront. We will try again! We have yet to come up with any dates but there will definitely be a party some time this summer at Wolf Creek Angler. We will leave the idea of the Soiree behind for now and just plan to do a low key barbecue and band event.
Thanks again to all who came out yesterday throughout the day and a huge thanks to all of our customers and guests and to all of those who follow the blog and follow us on social media. The Soiree was supposed to be our way of saying thank you for making WCA what it is and we will definitely give it another try.
Stay tuned!
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