Barton County Chamber Events
As a proud member of the Barton County Chamber of Commerce I am providing here a list of events for 2011 with a short description. If an event has already passed and you did not have a chance to attend there is no need to worry. Most of the events here are annual and you can come next year. Plus there are many more event to come this year with plenty of excitement and festivities.
I will try to maintain an up to date list of the upcoming events with current links but if it seems like there may be something missing you can check out the official Barton County Chamber of commerce site at http://www.bartoncounty.com
Spring Events 2011 |
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| Thu, Feb 10th, | @11:30am - 01:00PM | Chamber Chili Lunch - Chamber Office | |
| Thu, Mar 17th | Spring Fashion Show | Memorial Hall is where the Fashion Show will be held. Many local businesses will participate in the fashion show. $8 tickets include lunch and show. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce Office & Dot's. More Information: Contact Cheryl Flores 417-682-3595 or cheryl@bartoncounty.com. |
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| Fri, Apr 15th, | @6:00pm - 09:00PM | Chamber Annual Meeting & Banquet | The highlight of the evening will be our Annual Awards Presentations: Business of the Year, Health Care Provider, Volunteer Spirit, The Truman Award, Educator of the Year, and Employee of the Year. Eligible nominees are Chamber members and their employees. Stop by the Chamber office to submit your award nominations or to make reservations for the banquet. More Information: Please Call 417-682-3595 |
| Wed, Apr 27th, | @11:30am-01:30PM | Administrative Professional Appreciation - Chamber Office | |
| Fri, Apr 29-30th, | @8:00am - 05:00PM | Spring City Wide Garage Sale | Contact the Lamar Democrat at 417-682-5529. |
| Sat, May 7th, | All Day | Truman Day - Lamar Square - Truman Birthplace | Celebration at the Birthplace: Join us in the celebration Harry S Truman with refreshments and programming from the Birthplace staff and living history programs, with many other activities. More Information: Contact Pam Myers 417-682-2279. Celebration Historical Lamar Square: There will be Arts and Crafts, Food vendors and many activities for everyone displayed around the Historic Lamar Downtown Square. More Information: Contact Cheryl Flores 417-682-3595 or cheryl@bartoncounty.com. |
Summer Events 2011 |
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| Sat, Jun 4th | Reds, Whites, & Foods Festival | Come enjoy an afternoon with friends as you taste Missouri Wines from many Missouri Wineries and foods from local caterers. Tickets will be available by May 1st. More Information: Contact Cheryl Flores cheryl@bartoncounty.com or 417-682-3595. |
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| Fri, Jul 8th | Barton County Relay for Life | Relay for Life is a unique, challenging and fun way to raise money for the American Cancer Society in any community, large or small, and to raise awareness of cancer and the work of the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life concept involves teams of 10-15 individuals from businesses, organizations, or other affiliations throughout our community. Relay for Life will be held at the Lamar City Park, where one team member walks, jogs, or runs around the path by the closed shelter in the park. Here's your opportunity to join the fight against cancer in the 9th Annual Barton County Relay For Life. More information: Contact Tiffany Hayworth 417-214-5380. |
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| Fri, Jul 22nd, | Chamber Golf Tournament | Enjoy a day of golf at the Lamar Country Club. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or playing, contact the Chamber at 417-682-3595. | |
| Sat-Sat, Aug 20-27th, | Barton County Free Fair | Known as one of Missouri's largest free fair event (no gate fees!), the Lamar historic downtown square is transformed into a festival area of immense proportions. Events include Queen Contest, Kid’s Fun Night by the Lamar Saddle Club, mid-way carnival, baby contest, a variety of food by local civic organizations, live music, ugly truck contest, antique car show in the park, two large parades, and 4-H display of art, floriculture, livestock, home economics and much more. This event is free to the public and most of the events are located downtown Lamar, MO. More Information: Contact Edwin Moore 417-682-3687. |
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