Welcome To Truman Day 2024

Day

Hour

Minute

Second

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

Vendor/Booth Costs/Details & Registration

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

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.

1984 Truman Play

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.

2025 Vendors

Truman Day Baby/Toddler &
Little Miss. & Mr. Americana Show

Time: TBA
Registration at TBA

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

Truman Dog Show

Time: TBA
Registration at TBA

$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
$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.