I've been to the "Land of Oz Park" Reunion Day for the last few years and yes the "Emerald City Doormans" coat, used in the 1939 MGM movie, "The Wizard of Oz"  is on display at The Land of Oz Theme Park in Beech Mountain, NC and it's true that the park is only open to the public usually on the first Saturday in October.

They do have many PIECES of munchkin costumes on display, and some very interesting red and white striped socks, (could these be the dead witches that were under the house). Also the curator informed me that one long legged tall very ornate chair that was on display, was used in the witches castle. I have all this and more on video.

If they get another good turn-out with this year, they will continue this yearly reunion event....  that is if the vandalism and brick stealing is stopped, or at least kept to a minimum. 

There is a minimal charge per person for the whole day, but you want to bring extra cash ! They have Oz collectable concession stands with Oz collectables both old and new at the park, the MGM movie and Books. Not to mention food and beverage stands with great outdoor home cooked autumn fair.  It's like a big family picnic in Munchkinland, And if you want you can even come dressed in Oz costumes.

They usually get a Munchkin as Guest of Honor, who poses for photos and signs autographs. 

They have music through out the park, which is the original theme park music - as well as some MGM movie tunes. They have Uncle Henry's Barn (where the memorobilia is displayed), Auntie Em's House, the Tornado, and of course the yellow brick road, and you can only guess who you'll meet along the way. It's definately an OZZY TIME with "JOLLY GOOD FUN"

After expenses, the proceeds go toward refirbishing and renovating the park. I had noticed the last two trips their that they had done several things each time.....

I found this cool web site for Emerald Moutain Reality that has a page for "The Land of Oz Park" and it talks about the yearly reunion and the history to date on the park and has a few photos.

The sites are :

http://www.emeraldmtn.com/oz.htm

http://www.beechmtn.com/events.htm

http://www.emeraldmtn.com/

Also for nice accomadations that are reasonably priced across the street from the parks drive is the "Pinnacle Inn". Their number is 1-800-438-2097.  I've stayed there 3 times and could not ask for a nicer place.  They also have a web site at :

http://www.PinnacleInn.com/summer.html

Hope to See you all Over the Rainbow!!

Robbie

P.S. If anyone is interested they have a very nice "Land of Oz" Display Room with original  memorbila from the Park in it's hey day at the Cultural Museum in Boone, just 30 minutes from Banner Elk where the park is located. I have this on video too, it's cool so DON'T forget your camera.

Submitted by Ruby Slipper Fan Club Member, Robbie Sipes - Thanks Robbie! :)