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The Missouri Day Festival is the second largest festival of the year for Trenton. Sponsored by the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, it is held the third weekend in October each year. This event draws thousands of people to the Trenton area. This is a family-friendly event that hosts activities for persons of every age. Adults and children alike can shop with nearly 120 different vendors who come from all over the United States. Many vendors return year after year for this well-attended event. Come on out to play, eat and just have fun. In conjunction with the festival, there is also a marching band competition for high schools throughout Missouri. The 2024 theme for the festival is “Let Freedom Ring”.
History
Annual Missouri Day Festival – Crowds exceed 10,000
The Missouri Day Festival began in Trenton in October 1984 to honor the history of our state. The event centers on the Rock Barn which is a limestone, octagon shaped building that is on the National Register of Historical Places. The third Wednesday in October was proclaimed Missouri Day in 1915 by the Missouri General Assembly. Governor Arthur M. Hyde, a Trenton, Missouri native, proclaimed October 18th as Missouri Day.
In 1997, the Missouri Day Marching Band Festival was added to the list of activities. There are twenty-plus high school marching bands that compete in different areas during our festival. You can see many of them marching in Trenton’s very large parade, which takes place on Saturday morning. For those who enjoy watching the bands perform, you can follow them to the C.F. Russell Stadium where they will participate in field competitions all day long.
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Joyce Clover · July 29, 2016 at 8:59 pm
booth for Missouri Days. Either inside of Rock Barn or courtyard. Magnolia and Vines (jewelry).
admin · August 4, 2016 at 7:33 am
Courtyard spaces are still available. You can give us a call at 660-359-4324 for more information.
MISTY FOSTER · September 15, 2016 at 8:16 pm
How much is entry fee for float and are there spots still available? Also, how much would a small Booth space cost?
admin · September 16, 2016 at 7:22 am
You can find the entry form with fee information by clicking here. A committee from the Rotary Club coordinates the parade. Vendor booth fees vary with location of the booth. You can fill out an application and find booth fees by clicking here.
Krista wernimont · October 8, 2016 at 12:16 pm
Any booths still available?
admin · October 11, 2016 at 8:21 am
Yes, we have space in the pavilion. You can fill out the application here on our website and pay via PayPal.
Tammy · October 17, 2017 at 9:44 pm
Any spots still open?? And could I do a photo booth
admin · October 18, 2017 at 7:15 am
We have one photo booth in the pavilion already. There’s room in the flea market area if you have a tent or canopy. Electricity would be approximately 60 feet away. Please call 660-359-4324 to discuss further.
James Hawks · January 7, 2017 at 10:17 am
Price and reserve booth for crafts. For 2017
admin · January 9, 2017 at 8:26 am
Hello. You can find the information you’re looking for here: http://www.trentonmochamber.com/index.php/mo-day-festival/vendor-application/. Let us know if you have any other questions. You can email us at trentonchamber2@att.net. Thanks!
Peggy-Sue Winterhalter · January 9, 2017 at 8:42 am
Is there room for a LuLaRoe vendor
Woman’s clothing
admin · January 9, 2017 at 9:09 am
Yes. We allow up to three vendors selling from the same company. Currently no one has signed up with LuLaRoe for 2017. You are welcome to submit your application and payment so we can get a booth reserved for you. Thanks!!
jason ausborn · September 4, 2017 at 8:11 pm
How much r the tickets
admin · September 27, 2017 at 7:33 am
Entry into the MO Day Festival is free. Kids’ rides have a fee per ride which is set by the vendor that provides those.
Laura · September 23, 2017 at 3:45 pm
I have part of a youth group that is trying to raise money for youth trips. Do you have a spot for them? What would it cost? They are selling jewelry for a fundraiser.
admin · September 27, 2017 at 7:35 am
We have a few spaces left in the pavilion (roof overhead) and some flea market spaces (open space) available. Fees are $105 for the weekend for either space. You can call or email if you have further questions. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ page.
Brandon Kelly · October 1, 2017 at 11:23 am
Just as your Craigslist post. Is it too late to get a musical group involved? I have a band touring the Midwest out of Colorado I would like to see if there is room for a 1 hour set. The band is Saphyre Rain.
admin · October 3, 2017 at 1:14 pm
At this time, there isn’t enough room for a band to set up. Check back with us in the future as things may change.
Jeremy and Melinda Snipes · June 10, 2018 at 9:05 am
Are you still looking for 2018 food vendors
admin · June 14, 2018 at 7:56 am
Hello! Thank you for inquiring about our MO Day festival! We are always accepting applications from vendors. There are a few food vendor spaces that opened up. Please submit an application through the website so we can see if we can fit you in depending on what you sell, the size of your trailer/tent and electrical needs.
Jennifer Lyons · June 20, 2018 at 3:17 pm
I would like to be a vendor for Paparazzi
admin · July 27, 2018 at 8:21 am
Jennifer,
It is my understanding that Paparazzi only allows 1 vendor per event. We already have representation by your company at our event. Thank you for your interest
Melinda Snipes · June 21, 2018 at 12:56 pm
Hi do you still have room for food vendors we have a food truck and sell hot dogs nachos chili cheese. Chips snacks and a variety of other sandwiches are big item is fresh squeezed lemonade.
admin · July 27, 2018 at 8:25 am
Melinda,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at our festival. We do still have a couple food vender spots available. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, you can email me a list of your food menu items. We try to eliminate too much duplication of menu items to make sure all our vendors have a profitable event. http://www.trentonchamber2@att.net.
Chris Holler · August 19, 2018 at 10:25 am
Do you have a brochure you can email or send me? My husband is interested in the car show.
admin · August 29, 2018 at 1:05 pm
Jennifer,
The car show is being presented by the Trenton Elks Club. I will email you a copy of their brochure.
Haley · September 14, 2018 at 5:54 pm
I was wondering if there was still room for a face painter at this years festival.
Michelle Chrisman · October 16, 2018 at 1:06 pm
I have a Hang Time endurance machine, I would like to be a vendor at the Missouri day festival. I was at the Hartsburg Pumpkin festival October 13th and 14th, 2018. The Jefferson City newspaper did an article on my booth saying I was one of the most popular Attractions at the fair.
Doris Clubb and Terry Ramsey · March 2, 2019 at 11:51 am
Would like to see if a rock barn booth will be available for the 2019 festival? We were not able to be there in 2018, but participated several years prior. Let me know what our chances might be. Thanks for your help.
Janell Keithley · July 25, 2019 at 6:19 am
I am having difficulty finding where to register as a vender for MO Days. I was interested in booth space in the Rock Barn if available.
Janell Keithley · August 10, 2019 at 7:45 pm
I am interested in booth space for MO Days. I would prefer inside Rock Barn but would consider court yard. I flip small furniture. How much is booth space?