Welcome To Truman Day 2026
Date & Time:
May 2, 2026
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, 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
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.
2026 Vendors
TBA
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
Truman Dog Show
Time: 1:00pm
Registration at 12:30pm
$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.
Vendor Information
Booth Costs
$80.00 -- Non Food Member Vendor
$40.00 -- Member Food Vendor
$40.00 -- Non Member 12x12Â booth
$20.00 - Member 12x12Â booth
Early Bird Discounts (Save $5) if Registered Before 3/29/26
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'
- 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.