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
Thursday
April 30, 2026
Thiebaud Auditorium
105 E. 11th St. • Lamar, MO 64759
Meet and Greet with
Mr. Daniel, 6 p.m.
The event will begin with a meet-and-greet with Mr. Daniel in the auditorium meeting room. Online registration is required for this portion of the event, and the registration fee is $10. The fee includes admission, one drink, and light hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will also be available throughout the meet-and-greet.
Presentation - 7:15 p.m.
Join us as Harry and Bess Truman’s grandson shares
personal stories and memories of his time with the President of the United States.
This is free and does not require registration.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Truman Day Event Schedule
9:00 am ......... Opening Ceremony
9:15 am .......... Kids Games ( Sack Races, Hula Hoop & Bubble Gum)
10:00 am ........ Little Miss & Mr. Truman (0-24 months, 2-4 years & 5 to 7 years / Registration at 9:30/ $5 Fee/ Patriotic Wear)
11:30am .......... Live Music ~ Benjamin Stanley Owens
12:00pm ......... Adult Contests (Hawaiian Shirt, Harry & Bess Look a Like)
12:30 pm ........ Birthday Cake
1:00 pm .......... Dog Show (Registration at 12:30/ $5 Fee/ Patriotic Wear/ )
1:30 pm .......... Live Music ~ Benjamin Stanley Owens
2:15 pm .......... Patriotic Parade Arrives at Birthplace
(No Registration required/ Route: Meet at Moore Pavilion • 1:30pm • Start from 10th & Broadway, travel south on east side of
square, turn east on 11th St. to Truman Birthplace • Turn north on Truman Street • Head back to Moore Pavilion)
All Day --- All Day Craft and Food Vendors, Quilt Show, Wagon Rides & Historic Demonstrations
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
Little Miss & Mr. Truman
Time: 10:00am
Registration at 9:30 am
Age:
0 to 23 Months & 2-4 years
Americana Wear Suggested
5 to 7 years
Dress in your Best Harry & Bess Attire
Show will be held at the Truman Day event stage.
Located at Truman's Birthplace | 11th & Truman
$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.
Truman Day Patriotic Parade
Community Fun for the Whole Family
Join us as we retrace the route Harry S. Truman took for the dedication of the Birthplace site in 1959. In celebration of Barton County’s rich history and America’s 250th anniversary, we’re proud to host our very first Patriotic Parade.
Dress up your truck, UTV, wagon, tractor, golf cart, motorcycle, or yourself in your best red, white, and blue and help us honor America with a fun and spirited community celebration.
Contests
9:15am ~ Kids Games (Socks Races, Hula Hoop & Bubble Gum)
12:00pm ~ Adults Best Hawaiian Shirt or Best Harry & Bess Look A Like
Vendor Information
Booth Costs
$80.00 -- Food Trucks Only -- Non Member
$40.00 -- Food Trucks Only - Member
$40.00 -- Non Member 12x12Â booth
$20.00 - Member 12x12Â booth
Early Bird Discounts (Save $5) if Registered Before 3/18/26
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.