Welcome To Truman Day 2024
Date & Time:
May 4, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00pm
Location:
Harry S Truman Birthplace
Map
Contact Information:
For booth and event information
Contact the Barton County
Chamber of Commerce
417-682-3595
marketing@bartoncounty.com
Join Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site and the Barton County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Truman’s Birthday.
Activities will be held throughout the day. The public is invited to attend. The event will include historic demonstrators, WWI re-enactors, music entertainment, a baby show, dog show, kids historic games, bounce house, petting zoo, Gellyball, craft and food vendors, and wagon rides. ~ All events are free to attend (unless noted), including parking.
Thank You to our Truman Day Event Sponsor
Truman Day Event Schedule
9:00 a.m. --- Opening Ceremony/ National Anthem/Color Guard
9:30 am --- TBA
10:00 a.m. --- Baby/Toddler & Little Miss. & Mr. Americana Show (Registration at 9:00am / $5 Entry Fee / 0-23 months 2-4 years/ Americana Wear)
11:15 a.m. --- Pickers Post ~ Music (11:15 to 11:45)
11:45 a.m. --- Contests (Nail Driving, Bubblegum Blowing & Husband Calling)
12:15 p.m. --- Pickers Post ~ Music (12:15 to 12:45)
1:00 p.m. --- 1984 Truman Pageant
1:30 p.m. --- Truman / Birthday Cake
2:00 p.m. --- Dog Show (Registration at 1:30pm / $5 Entry Fee)
2:30 p.m. --- Truman’s Got Talent Show (Registration at 1:30pm / $5 Entry Fee / Prizes Awarded)
All Day Craft/Food Vendors, Wagon Rides & WWI & ll Re-Enactors
The Lamar High School drama class will be performing the Truman Pageant on May 4, 2024 during the Truman Day celebration! Please mark your calendars to join us!
A little back story: On May 5, 1984 the Truman Pageant was held in Lamar at the High School Football Stadium. Several local people participated in pageant that told the story of the birth of President Harry S Truman and the city of Lamar during the 1880's. The script was written by Randy Turner and the pageant was presented by Lamar Community Betterment.
Come and check out our local vendors homemade crafts, just in time for Mother's Day and Graduation. Its a perfect time to refresh your home and yard to get ready for summer.
2024 Vendors
Updated 4-29-24
- Access Family Care
- Amy's Leather Creations ~ Earrings
- Avenues of Mental Health
- Barton County Library
- Barton County Right to Life
- Big Sis Designs ~ Jewelry
- Bling Bling by Jo Jo ~ Paparazzi Jewelry
- Bling It by Stout
- Catnip Creek Creations ~ Rustic lasered wood art and decor, jewelry, home decor
- Cmerrill Arts ~ Paintings , Fluid Art Vases, Sketches, Gift Boxes and other Crafts
- Christy's Creations ~ Resin Art
- Corayjessleigh Kreations ~ Tumblers, Freshies, Keychains Signs, Pen
- Cortneys Craft Corner ~ Handmade crocheted plushies for kids.
- Crazy Crafty Grammy ~ Homemade Embroidery Items
- Crafts by Cheryl Ash ~ Wreaths, wall hangings & craft items.
- Crimson Reflections ~ Face Painting
- Daffodils 'N Design ~ Craft, Boutique Items, Cups, Shirts, Jewelry and Bows
- DebZ Jewelry Station ~ Jewelry
- Desert Bloom Boutique ~ Western Boutique, Women's Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories And Some Hand Bags.
- Diana's Art Cards and Fun Stuff ~ Original Artwork, Watercolor, Mixed Media and Photography
- Elsa Jade Creations ~ Crystals, Hookah Cups, Coffee Cups, Jewelry, Dream Catchers
- Fox Equine ~ Miniatures Horses
- Girl Scouts Troop #70082 ~ Kids Games, Water/Lemonade and Bake Sale
- Golden Stitches ~ Crochet Plushies
- Grace Place ~ Kids Games
- Hemp Hippie Life ~ Natural Fiber Clothing & Accessories
- Indigo Jen Designs ~ Bows, Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Pens & More
- Juju's Custom Creations
- Jujubee Nostalgia Sents ~ Wax Melts, Soaps And Products With Minimal Ingredients
- Just Like Mama Made It ~Freeze Dried Candy and Fruit
- Katie's House
- K9 Super Treats ~ Homemade Dog Treats
- Kingdom Krunchies ~ Freeze Dried Candy
- Kraft Shack ~ Tumblers, Wind Spinners, Trivets, Bookmarks And Keychains
- Lamar Color Guard ~ Bake Sale
- Lamar United Methodist Church ~ Informational for VBS
- Lamar Youth Cheer - Dunk Tank
- Learn to do 4H ~ Small animals
- Leaf Filter
- Lila Rose ~ Lilla Rose Hair Clips
- Mary Kay
- Meltable Bliss ~ Candles, Wax Melts, Earrings, Pens, Key Chains and Bookmarks
- MG Kitchen & Home Designs ~ Kitchen Towels, Door Mats, Salt & Pepper Shakers
- MH Western Wear ~ T-Shirts, Jeans, Jackets, Dresses, Children's Outfits & Accessories
- Nonnies Creations ~ T-Shirts, Wind Spinners, Socks And Puzzles
- Not Forgotten Barton County MO Cemeteries
- Off the Wall Cups and More ~ Sublimation Tumblers and Cups
- Sweet Roots ~ Fair Style Lemonade, baked goods and freeze dried candy
- Shay's Everything Home
- Sunnyview Greenhouse ~ Flowers
- Tekoa Natural Creations ~ Soaps, Wood Carvings
- Touch of the Ozark
- Tupperware
- Lamar Youth Wrestling
- Wood Items by Jesse Irwin
- Food
- Big Rens
- Carter's Kettle Corn
- Haile Yeah BBQ
- Lamar Color Guard - Bake Sale
- Poppin Boba Fruit Drinks
- Shiver Shack
- Sunflower Bakery
- 'Tis so Sweet Cotton Candy
- Taco Vargas
- The Nutty Bavarian
Truman Day Baby/Toddler &
Little Miss. & Mr. Americana Show
Time: 10:00am
Registration at 9:00am
Age:
0-23 Months & 2 to 4 Years
Show will be held at the Truman Day event stage.
Located at Truman's Birthplace | 11th & Truman
Americana Wear Suggested
$5 Entry Fee
Thank-you to our Baby Show Sponsor - Katie's House Pregnancy & Family Resource Center
Free to participate, no registration required.
Adults 18 years and older.
All nails and hammers will be furnished.
Nails will be set, first one to drive all nails completely and straight wins.
Winner will receive a $30 gift certificate to Isenhower Lumber.
Thank-you to Isenhower Lumber for donation of the $30 gift certificate and supplies used during the contest.
Ages 7+
Bubble Gum will be furnished.
Winner will receive a $30 Walmart gift certificate for the biggest bubble.
Thank-you to Walmart for the $30 gift certificate and Bubble Gum donation.
You have one minute to call your husband.
No profanity please.
Winner will receive a $30 gift certificate to the Tea Shirt Shoppe.
Thank-you to the Tea Shirt Shoppe for the $30 gift certificate donation.
Truman Dog Show
Time: 2:00pm
Registration at 1:30pm
$5 Entry Fee
Categories
Toy - 0-12lb
Small - 12-25lb
Medium - 25-50lb
Large - 50-100lb
XLarge - 100lb +
American Wear Suggested.
All dogs must be on a leash.
Truman’s Got Talent is BACK in 2024!!!
This year is very exciting, because our winner will be automatically “Fast Tracked” as a submission the “Great Route 66 Talent Search Semifinal Round.” We will take care of submitting your video and information to the hosts of this event and our winning act will “bypass” all of the preliminary rounds.
If you have a talent and would like to participate in the Truman's Got Talent Contest on Saturday, May 4th you can per-register below or register at the Barton County Chamber Office at 110 W 10th Street • Lamar, MO 64759 • Registration will also be available at 1:30 pm during Truman Day.
Individual Act $5.00
Act of Two or More - $10.00
Your participation in the Great Route 66 Talent Search, could give you the exposure you need to be discovered by industry professional who scour local and regional festivals & the internet for America’s next great talent!
When: May 4, 2024 at 2:30pm
Where: Truman's Birthplace | 1009 Truman Street Lamar, MO.
Details:
One Act Not To Exceed 5 Minutes
All Ages, Family Friendly Performances
- Vocal
- Instrumental
- Dancing
- Pet Tricks
- Magic
- Ventriloquist
- Comedy
- Special Talents
Cash Prizes Awarded:
1st - $100
2nd - $50
3rd - $25
Thank-you to our Truman's Got Talent Sponsor
Community National Bank & Trust
Vendor Information
Booth Costs
$25 -- 12x12 booth
$50 -- Food Vendor
Early Bird Discounts Available if Registered Before 3/25/24
We accept cash, money order, credit card & check. Make checks payable to: Barton County Chamber of Commerce.
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- Vendors selling name brands (Mary Kay, etc) Chamber Members will be given priority.
- Non-members who inquired first will be placed on a FIRST PAY basis (meaning, the person who gets their $$ in first, will secure their place at the event.) Anyone registering second, third, etc - will have their money refunded and be notified by email as soon as possible.
- Booths are 12'x12' and are placed in the parallel parking spaces around the square. Booths and tables will NOT be provided.
- As electricity is limited around the vendor spaces, it will be provided to food vendors for certain but will be available only to a limited number of regular vendor spaces. PLEASE email members@bartoncounty.com if you need electric for your booth space.
- There is no rain date for this event and no refund will be given in case of inclement weather.
- Vendors will be contacted with event packets no later than 3 days before the event via email.
- If you do not have an email account you must reach out to the Barton County Chamber of Commerce to obtain your booth location BEFORE the day of the event.
- PLEASE DO NOT SELECT A SPACE RANDOMLY - it is important you set up in the place designated for your booth.
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UPDATE -- April 17, 2024
Booth Registration Is Closed, if you would like to be placed on a wait list please email us at marketing@bartoncounty.com -- please included your name, phone number and product you will be selling. Or call our office at 417-682-3595.
Thank-You To Our Event Sponsors
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