Every August we feature Barton County. Your business can be in promoting your community! Our readers will find over 20 pages filled with amazing stories, community leaders, special anniversaries and events!
We will be in Lamar June 29 & 30.
Contact us for more information.
Lee Radcliff
Editor/Publisher
Show Me the Ozarks Magazine
t: 417-455-9898 | m: 417-850-5557
e: editor@showmetheozarks.com
Area Businesses Closed For Monday July 4th
Barton County Health Department
Lamar License Office
Lamar City Hall
Barton County Courthouse
Barton County Chamber of Commerce
First Baptist Church
Faith • Family • Fireworks 5
July 3, 2022
1301 E 6th Street, Lamar, Missouri.
5:00pm- Car Show Registration Begins (no entry fee)
6:00 - 8:00pm - Car Show Sponsored by O'Reilly Auto Parts
6:00pm - Free hot dogs, chips and water
6:30 -7:00pm Bingo
7:00 - 8:30pm - Free Concert "I Am They"
(American contemporary Christian Band from Carson City, Nevada)
9:00pm - Fireworks Display
Bouncy Houses, Wagon Rides, Face Painting, Shaved Ice, Bingo,
Obstacle Course, & Giveaways
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Truman Healthcare And Rehabilitation ~ Annual Fireworks Display
Tuesday, July 5 • Fireworks Start At Dusk
206 W. 1St St., Lamar
Our Property Will Be Roped Off To The Public
However A Limited Number Of Family Members
Will Be Able To Sit With Their Loved One, Following
Screening Protocols They Follow To Visit Daily.
Help Cheer On The Residents And The Staff As They Remain COVIDSTRONG!
Truman Healthcare would like to thank all for the community support they
continue to receive as they forge through these unprecedented time.
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Oakton Church
Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.
318 S. Hwy J, Lamar, MO 64759
Food Trucks, Games, Fireworks and Fellowship!
Come Join In The Fun! Games For All Ages!
Activities: Cornhole Tournament, Sand Volleyball, Bingo,
"Wet" Sponge Fights And Crafts For The Littles, And Fireworks!!
(Plan To Shoot Fireworks At Dusk)
Food Trucks: Red's House BBQ And Jack's Ice Cream

Barton County Chamber Summer Quarterly
July 21st - Lamar City Park (Shelter House East of Pool)
11:30am to 1:00pm
Come and join a light summer lunch and ice cream in the Lamar City Park.
Socialize and share about your business, while networking with other members.
Bring your business cards!!
FREE for Chamber Members, $5 for guest/public.
Register at bartoncounty.com or call the chamber at 682-3595!
Ice Cream Supper - July 19th
Oakton Church Annual Homemade Ice Cream Supper (we will have desserts also)
Tuesday, July 19th
5:30PM – 7:00PM
Donations only
Ice Cream Supper - July 19th
Oakton Church Annual Homemade Ice Cream Supper (we will have desserts also)
Tuesday, July 19th
5:30PM – 7:00PM
Donations only
Contact Nikki Brand At
417-682-3529 or by email at deputycountyclerk@countyofbarton.com
Chamber Member Nikki Brand
Kim O'Sullivan for Presiding Commissioner of Barton County
How far can you move forward while looking in the rear view mirror?
In our county many only look back at decisions made in the past and stay there.
Shouldn’t new conversations, creative solutions and a fresh perspective be involved as we move forward?
I ask for your vote on August 2nd!
Mastering Missouri Cover Crops
July 22, 2022 - 9am to 3pm
Lunch Provided
Lamar First Baptist Church | 1301 E 6th St. Lamar, MO 64759
Topics Include:
Soil health impacts
Species selection
Seeding and termination
Nutrient and herbicide management
Planting strategies
Incentive programs
To register, visit: cra.missouri.edu/events/mmcc
World Finance is Celebrating 60 years!
Win big during their 60th Anniversary Sweepstakes with 60 prizes
57 ~ $2,000 Gift Cards & 3 Grand Prize trips to Hawaii
Enter Online
The staff at the local World Finance Office, located at 818 W. 12th Street in Lamar would be happy to meet with you to discuss financing needs this summer!
!!! NEW LOCATION !!!
Economic Security Corporation
Outreach Office Lamar Mo
1301 E 12th Street (Barton County Health Department)
417-682-5591
Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show Call for Entries
Challenge yourself to be an exceptional haymaker!
Now that hay season is finally in full swing, now is a good time to pull hay samples for entry in the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show. Even though the weather has presented challenges for ideal hay or haylage production, you can use the hay test results to begin planning your winter hay feeding strategy and learn to improve your haymaking skills.
The entry deadline for the Hay Show Is July 18. The cost is a bargain at $23 per sample. To enter, contact the nearest University of Missouri Extension specialist as they are the ones who actually pull the core samples from the 10-bale entry. Read Full Press Release
Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show Call for Entries
Challenge yourself to be an exceptional haymaker!
Now that hay season is finally in full swing, now is a good time to pull hay samples for entry in the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show. Even though the weather has presented challenges for ideal hay or haylage production, you can use the hay test results to begin planning your winter hay feeding strategy and learn to improve your haymaking skills.
The entry deadline for the Hay Show Is July 18. The cost is a bargain at $23 per sample. To enter, contact the nearest University of Missouri Extension specialist as they are the ones who actually pull the core samples from the 10-bale entry. Read Full Press Release
Picnic In The Park
July 28, 2022
11am to 8pm - in the Lamar City Park
Barton County Chamber 2022 - 2023 Community Guides
Check out our new Community Guide, full of places to visit in Barton County.
July 4th Celebrations
First Baptist Church - July 3rd
Truman Healthcare -- July 5th
Oakton Church -- July 6th
July 9, 15 & 16
Golden Harvest Days
July 21
Summer Social
Lunch ~ Quarterly Membership Meeting
July 28
Picnic in the Park (Lunch & Dinner)
Lamar City Park
August 6
Rotary Fair Queen & Princess
(New This Year Ages 6-21)
August 20 - 27
Lamar Free Fair
August 22nd - First Day of School
Lamar, Golden City & Liberal
September 17
Liberal Prairie Days
September 23 & 24
Fall City Wide Garage Sale
September 22
Picnic in the Park (Lunch & Dinner)
Lamar City Park
October 1
Wyatt Earp Fallfest
2022 Chamber Calendar of Events
Check out additional events coming in 2022!!
National TV
Help Wanted ~ We are looking for motivated team members!!
Please call (417) 682-9732 or stop by the Lamar store, located at 605 W 12th Street, Suite F for more details.
In Remembrance
1201 Broadway St. | Lamar, MO 64759 | (417)-682-5518
www.dfhlamar.com
1301 Gulf St. | Lamar, Mo. 64759 | Phone: (417) 682-3344
www.konantzwarden.com
Mary Beatrice Raper, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri passed away June 23, 2022 - Private family services will be held at a later date.
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Mark Andrew Garfield, age 58, of Lamar, Missouri passed away June 26, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.,Wednesday, June 29, 2022 , at Oakton United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Oakton (Oak Grove) Cemetery in Lamar, MO.
June Rose (Mitts) Gray passed away on Monday June 27, 2022. The family will receive visitors on Thursday June 30, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and there will be a funeral service on Friday July 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.
Now Showing
The Plaza Theater
On The Lamar Downtown Square
Please support your Plaza!
Elvis
July 1-3
Friday & Saturday -- 2:300 PM & 6:00PM
Sunday - 2:30pm

Barco Drive-In
East Highway 160
Thursday - Sunday
Minions & Top Gun Maverick
(Second Feature Fri., Sat. Sun. only
Summer Vacation Movies At The Plaza
Tuesday: 1:15pm -- Wednesday: 1:15pm and 3:30pm
July 12 & 13 -- Sonic The Hedgehog
July 19 & 20 -- The Wizard of Oz
July 26 & 27 -- Space Jam The New Legacy
August 2 & 3 -- Willy Wonka & Chocolate Factory
August 9 & 10 -- Peter Rabbit 2
Sensory Sensitive showing on Wednesdays at 10:00am for children with Autism or sensory sensitivity. The movie will be shown with no previews, lower volume and the theater will not be as dark. Kid friendly talking, standing and singing are all ok
FREE ADMISSION COURTESY OF THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
Lamar Bank & Trust, State Farm Insurance, Elks Lodge #2800, D's & J's Smoked Meats & Catering, Community National Bank, National TV Sales & Rental, Dr. Jeremy & Mandy Sturgell, Barton Mutual Insurance, Cookie Lady, Lamar Democrat, Jill Hartgrave Daycare and Isenhower Lumber
If you would like your business or organization information posted here on our community page
please email marketing@bartoncounty.com