California Area Chamber of Commerce Events
Below you will find detailed information about the events held by the Chamber. Come join the fun at our next event.
Click on words that are underlined to be taken to an additional link.
Calendar followed by event information.
1
June
2024
Blessing of the Bikes- First Christian Church 12 noon- parking lot
107 N. Oak St. California, Mo. 65018
4
June
2024
Scams, Fraud & Cons: How to Recognize & Defend Yourself From Criminals & Fraudulent Schemes- Sheriff Tony Wheatley 10:00 AM California Nutrition Center
107 W. Versailles Ave., California, Mo. 65018
13
June
2024
California Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting at 8:00 AM in City Hall Meeting Room
500 S. Oak St., California, Mo. 65018
9
June
2024
Pork Steak Dinner- 11:30 am until sold out- Bake Auction- First Christian Church
107 N. Oak St., California, Mo. 65018
10
June
2024
Moniteau County Historical Society meets at 7 pm- Latham Mo. History
201 N. High St., California, Mo. 65018
14
June
2024
20th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament California Country Club 8:00 AM
California, Mo. 65018
18
June
2024
Lake Area Community Orchestra at California UCC at 7:00 PM in Friendship Hall
101 N. Oak St., California, Mo. 65018
19
June
2024
Red Cross Blood Drive- 1-6 pm, St. Paul's Lutheran Church
207 N. Owen St., California, Mo. 65018
11
September
2024
5-7:00 pm
California Eagles # 4027
Tacos $2.00
Taco Salad $7.00
Burrito $4.00
Nachos & Cheese $3.00
Eat in or Carry out
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau Co High School Senior Scholarship Fund
314 N. High
California, MO
18
September
2024
5-7:00 pm
California Eagles #4027 will host a Tacos For Scholarships
Tacos $2
Taco Salad $7
Burrito $4
Nachos & Cheese $3
Eat in or Carry out
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau Co High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund
314 N. High
21
September
2024
34th Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival sponsored by the California Area Chamber of Commerce
California, Mo. 65018
25
September
2024
5-7:00 pm
California Eagles #4027 will host a Tacos For Scholarships
Tacos $2
Taco Salad $7
Burrito $4
Nachos & Cheese $3
Eat in or Carry out
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau Co High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund
314 N. High
California, MO
2
October
2024
5-7:00 pm California Eagles #4027 will host a Tacos For Scholarships
Tacos $2
Taco Salad $7
Burrito $4
Nachos & Cheese $3
Eat in or Carry out
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau Co High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund
314 N. High
California, MO
9
October
2024
5-7:00pm
California Eagles #4027 will host Burgers For Scholarships
Hamburger $6.00
Double Hamburger $7.00
Cheeseburger $7.00
Double Cheeseburger $8.00
Eat in or Carry out
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau Co High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund
314 N. High
California, MO
13
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
ALZ STARS at the Walk To End Alzheimers at
Capital Region MU Healthcare Amphitheater at Ellis-Porter Park
11:00 AM Registration
12:00 Ceremony
12:30pm Walk
Donations are welcome for registration
Jefferson City, MO
16
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
Tacos For Scholarships
5:00-7:00 PM
Tacos $2.00
Taco Salad $7.00 Burrito $4.00
Nachos & Cheese $3.00
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund
Eat in or Carry Out
314 N. High
California, MO
19
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
Bikes For Christmas Benefit Pitch Tournament
Sign up 1:00 PM
Play starts at 2:00 PM. $20 per team entry fee, pay out 1st, 2nd, & 3rd (depending on the number of teams).
$2 from each team entry fee goes to the Bike Fund.
314 N High
California MO
19
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
Pork Steak Dinner
5:00-7:00 PM
Pork steak, baked beans, potato salad, & dessert.
Adults $13 per plate
Children's plate $7
314 N. High
California, MO
19
October
2024
FINKE THEATER
Haunted Theater
6:30 PM
315 N. High St.
California, MO
21
October
2024
Simply You Fashion
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 12:00pm
322 S Oak St.
California, MO
22
October
2024
Operation Save the Smokies
Facebook page @ Operation Save the Smokies for a list of items needed and more information.
Delivery date: October 26th
Contact Tara Farmer 573-821-1484
Email: [email protected]
California, MO
23
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
Tenderloins For Scholarships
5-7:00PM
Tenderloin Sandwich & Tots $7.00
Tenderloin with cheese & Tots $8.00
Eat in or Carry Out
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund
314 N. High St.
California, MO
24
October
2024
CALIFORNIA NUTRITION CENTER
Health Fair
10am-1pm
Free Admission & Door Prizes
107 W. Versailles Ave.
California, MO
25
October
2024
FINKE THEATER
Haunted House
6:30 PM
315 N. High St.
California, MO
25
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
5-7:00pm
Turkey Dinner to benefit Alzheimer's Association
$15 a plate
Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, homemade dressing, green beans, tea or coffee, and dessert.
314 N. High St.
California, MO
26
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
Adult Halloween Party
9:00pm-1:00am
Costume contest for scariest, funniest, and most original, sign-up starts at 9:00 PM, judging starts at 11:00 PM. Entertainment will be provided. Open to the public.
314 N. High St.
California, MO
26
October
2024
FINKE THEATER
Haunted House
6:30 PM
315 N. High St.
California, MO
27
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
Children's Halloween Party
2-4:00 PM
Ages 12 & Under
Register your child upon arrival for a chance to win the costume contest for scariest, funniest, and most original. Haunted house, games, and treats. Open to the public.
314 N. High St.
California, MO
27
October
2024
Longfellows Garden Center
Tailgate & Trick or Treat
Kids Activities 11-4:30pm
Tailgate 3:00pm
12007 Lookout Trail
Centertown, MO
28
October
2024
Entrepreneurial Mixer
5:00-7:00pm California City Hall Meeting Room
500 S. Oak St Ste A
California, MO
30
October
2024
California Eagles #4027
Tacos For Scholarships
5-7:00 PM
Tacos $2.00
Taco Salad $7.00
Burrito $4.00 Nachos & Cheese $3.00 Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund.
Open to the public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
1
November
2024
Holland Family Chiropractic
Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting
12:00pm
601 E. Smith St.
California, MO
1
November
2024
4-H Open Enrollment for Members & Volunteers now thru 12/14
4-H online link: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
For more info contact Laura Baepler at [email protected].
California, MO
2
November
2024
California Eagles #4027
BIG BUCKS DINNER
5:30-7:00 PM
$30 per couple
Pork steak, baked potato, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, tea, and coffee.
Drawing starts at 7:00 PM. Every 5th ticket drawn is a winner. Tickets are available for purchase through Harold Kiesling or at the Eagles from a bartender (573-796-4027).
Open to the public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
2
November
2024
Hollon Family Chiropractic's
Patient Appreciation Day
10am-2pm
Chili, Vegetable Beef Soup, and White Chicken Chili will be served beginning at 10am.
601 E. Smith St.
California, MO
2-8
November
2024
CHAMBER BINGO
Contact Dr. Allie Davidson for details.
[email protected]
573-464-4361
6
November
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Chili Dogs For Scholarships 5:00-7:00 PM
Chili Dog Meal $6.00
Chili Dog Only $3.00
Bowl of Chili $4.00
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund
Open to the Public
Eat in or carry-out
314 N. High St.
California, MO
8
November
2024
Tickets on Sale NOW for the Cookie Crawl!!
100 Tickets only available!
Go to The Chamber Office, Something Sassy or The Flower Shop to get yours before they're sold out!
California, MO
9
November
2024
California Eagles
#4027,
in conjunction with VFW Post 4345,
Veteran's Day Banquet
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Chicken dinner with sides, dessert, and tea.
Active duty, reservists, National Guard, and veterans residing in Moniteau County, along with one guest
314 N. High St.
California, MO
11
November
2024
Moniteau County Historical Society
Features "These Honored Dead"
7:00 PM
Michelle Brooks will be discussing her new book coauthored with Nancy Arnold Thompson entitled Jefferson City National Cemetery These Honored Dead.
201 N. High St.
California, MO
13
November
2024
Moniteau County Regional Economic Development
Meeting @ Burgher Haus Restaurant 12:00 PM
1001 W Buchanan St.
California, MO
13
November
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Tacos For Scholarships 5:00-7:00 PM,
Tacos $2.00
Taco Salad $7.00 Burrito 4.00
Nachos & Cheese $3.00
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund.
Eat in or carry out. Open to the public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
16
November
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Churches Unite Prayers and Worship
Noon-evening
Bring a sack lunch for afternoon and evening. Soda will be provided.
Open to the public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
18
November
2024
MRED Entrepreneurial Mixer
5-7:00 PM
Large meeting room at California City Hall featuring Silvey's Soap owner, Kim Silvey
500 S. Oak St.
California, MO
19
November
2024
Longfellows Garden Center
hosts Teaching Tuesday Class
4:30-6:00 PM
$5 plus supplies or create a holiday ornament for $10
4-H members invite all local youth 5 yrs and up to attend. The class includes a 2" succulent/plant or you can customize for the cost of the materials. RSVP 573-584-9611
12007 Lookout Trail
Centertown, MO
20
November
2024
Operation Save The Smokies
Facebook page @ Operation Save the Smokies for a list of items needed and more information.
Delivery Date: November 23
Contact Tara Farmer 573-821-1484
Email: [email protected]
California, MO
20
November
2024
California Eagles #4027
Spaghetti For Scholarships
5-7:00 PM
Spaghetti with meatballs, salad, and garlic bread for $7.00.
Open to the public
Eat in or carry out
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund
314 N High St.
California, MO
22
November
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Fish Fry
5-7:00 PM
Fried fish, hush puppies, cole slaw, and dessert for $15.00
Open to the Public
Eat in or Carry Out
314 N. High St.
California, MO
25
November
2024
Christmas Lighting Contest
Judging is happening December 8th-14th. If you would like to enter the contest, please call the Chamber office at (573)796-3040 by December 6th.
500 S. Oak St., Ste A
California, MO
27
November
2024
Red Cross Blood Drive
St. Paul Luthern Church
1-6:00 PM
207 N. Owen
California, MO
27
November
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Will host music by Spinnz Entertainment
7-11:00 PM
Tenderloin & tots $7.00
from 5:00-7:00pm
Open to the public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
29
November
2024
NurseServ & CMCA
Blessing Basket donations needed by Dec. 12.
These baskets will be filled with items for those in the California and Tipton nursing homes, nutrition centers and Vantage Supported Living that may not have family that will be visiting with them over the holidays. We want to bring them some joy by giving them a Christmas Blessing Basket. Items such as room decor, art items, clothing, and/or other hobby items or monetary donations.
Contact Jenn Millard:
https://www.facebook.com/Central-Missouri-Community-Action-Moniteau-County
California, MO
4
December
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Burgers For Scholarships
5-7:00 PM
Hamburger and Fries $6.00
Cheeseburger and Fries $7.00
Double Hamburger and Fries $7.00
Dbl Cheeseburger and Fries $8.00
Eat in or carry out
Open to the Public
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund.
314 N. High St.
California, MO
6
December
2024
Christmas at the Finke Theatre
features a LIVE Radio play on stage of the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Doors open at 6:30 pm show at 7pm
Be sure and join us for all the fun and to kick off the holiday season Finke style. *Get your tickets now!*
https://finketheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events&widget=1
315 N. High St.
California, MO
6
December
2024
Longfellows
Ladies Night
Sip & Shop
4-6:00 PM
Artificial Wreath & Sled Building Options
Additional Sales & Presale Options
12007 Lookout Trail
Centertown, MO
6-8
December
2024
Longfellows
Holiday Open House
Specials all day!
12007 Lookout Trail
Centertown, MO
7
December
2024
Cookie Crawl
9am-1pm
*TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!*
Cookie Crawl Stops:
Courthouse: Sweet Chipotle, Milkbarn, Peoples Bank, Ebb & Flow
North 87: Explore Variety Store
Oak Street: The Well, City Hall, Simply You
Smith Street: Hollon Chiropractic
E. Buchanan/South 87: Juul Chiropractic, Skin Remedy, Grind Coffee, Ed Morse Chevrolet, Diesel Power Plus, Kustom Signs
W. Buchanan: Mo Farm Bureau, Clenin Farm Supply, Grace Print House, Mr. G's, Something Sassy Salon, The Flower Shop, Community Connections
Centertown: Longfellows Garden Center
Email Kelsey at [email protected] for questions.
California, MO
7
December
2024
California Kids Performance Central Bank at Village Green
11am
1021 W Buchanan St.
California, MO
7
December
2024
Parade Theme: Polar Express
Line Up: 4:15pm at City Pool
Parade: 5:15pm
California, MO
7
December
2024
Lighting of the Tree
Immediately following parade by Lanny Ash
California, MO
7
December
2024
Cookies & Santa with Sounds of Joy
Location--Sweet Chipotle
Immediately following the parade and tree lighting.
California, MO
7
December
2024
First Christian Church
Chicken Noodle/Chili Supper & Dessert
Immediately after the Christmas parade
Free will donations asked
Carry-Outs available
107 North Oak St.
California, MO
7
December
2024
The Well Calimo
Fudge & Candy Fundraisier
9am-2pm
At New Beginnings Church
*We are a Cookie Crawl stop*
Fudge $12 lb Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Choc/PB, Butterscotch, Maple, Coconut, Sugar Cookie. Available in 1/4 & 1/2 lb., 3 lb trays preorder only. Candies $.50 each or $6/doz. Haystacks (Butterscotch, PB, chow mein noodles & rice crispies) Holly (marshmallows & cornflakes) Peanut Clusters (choc w/peanuts)
401 S. Oak St.
California, MO
7
December
2024
Hollon Family Chiropractic
hosts Holidays with the Hollon's
9am-11am
includes vendors, crafts for the kids, coloring station, letters to Santa, photos by the tree, felt tree.
*We are a Cookie Crawl stop 9am-1pm*
601 E. Smith St.
California, MO
7
December
2024
Grind Coffee & Bistro
Open 7am-3pm
will have live music, holiday drink and food menus, and a fun activity for kids.
1119 S. Oak St.
California, MO
7
December
2024
Christmas at the Finke Theatre
features a LIVE Radio play on stage of the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” Doors open at 6:30 pm show at 7pm
Be sure and join us for all the fun and to kick off the holiday season Finke style.
*Get your tickets now!*
https://finketheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events&widget=1
315 N. High St.
California, MO
7
December
2024
Mr. G's Liquor Store
will host Christmas Open House with snacks & tasting.
10am-2pm
We are also a Cookie Crawl Stop!
Philadelphia, PA
7
December
2024
Something Sassy
Open House
9am-1:00pm
Cookie Crawl stop and 30% off of all products in stock, Gift Cards will be buy $100 get $20 free (limit two). We will be showcasing our new Permanent Jewelry and it will be available that day.
705 W Buchanan St, Ste. B
California, MO
7
December
2024
California Eagles
#4027
All You Can Eat Breakfast
7-10:00 AM
Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, and Eggs for $10.
Open to the public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
7
December
2024
California Eagles
#4027
8-Ball Pool Tournament
Sign up at 12:30 PM, tournament starts at 2:00 PM. Cost is $20 per person.
5:00 PM Soup/Chili $5.00
Open to the public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
8
December
2024
Christmas at the Finke Theatre
features a showing of the movie “Polar Express” along with hot cocoa and a special gift for the kids 🔔
2pm
*Get your tickets now!*
https://finketheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events&widget=1
315 N. High St.
California, Mo
8-14
December
2024
Christmas Lighting Contest Judging is happening December 8th-14th.
500 S. Oak St., Ste A
California, MO
11
December
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Tacos For Scholarships
5-7:00 pm
Tacos $2.00
Taco Salad $7.00,
Burrito $4.00.
Nachos & Cheese $3.00.
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund.
Eat in or Carry Out
7:00 pm Pool and Queen of Hearts (queen of hearts members only)
Music by Charles
Open to the Public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
16
December
2024
ANNUAL DINNER
MEETING TICKETS
ON SALE NOW!!!
$25 per person
Come in or call the Chamber of Commerce office to reserve yours now!! Or mail your payment to:
500 S. Oak St., Ste A, California, MO 65018
573-796-3040
[email protected]
California, MO
18
December
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Tenderloins For Scholarships
5-7:00 PM
Tenderloin Sandwich & Tots $7.00
Tenderloin with cheese & Tots $8.00
Eat in or Carry Out
Open to the Public
Proceeds benefit all Moniteau County High Schools' Senior Scholarship Fund.
314 N. High St.
California, MO
20
December
2024
California Eagles
#4027
Fried Chicken Dinner
5-7:00 PM
Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and dessert.
Adults $15.00
Kids $ 7.50
Eat in or Carry Out
Open to the Public
314 N. High St.
California, MO
20
December
2024
Santa in the Park
6-8:00 pm
Proctor Park
California, MO
31
December
2024
California Eagles
#4027
New Year's Eve Dance
9pm-1:00am
Music by Jerry Wingate and Kayne Kirchner.
Champagne toast at midnight. Breakfast after midnight (freewill donation for breakfast).
Open to the public
314 N. High St.
California, MO 65018
25
January
2025
ANNUAL DINNER MEETING
@ Tipton Knights of Columbus Hall
$25 per ticket
*Business Meeting 5pm
*Social Hr & Silent Auction 5:45pm
*Awards 6:30pm
*Dinner 7pm
*End the evening with a piccadilly & live auction for the scholarship fund
Catered by Gumps BBQ & Catering
Spinnz Entertainment throughout the evening
Reservation deadline: January 17th
California Chamber of Commerce
500 S. Oak St, Ste A
California, MO 65018
573-797-0189
[email protected]
117 E. Hwy 50
Tipton, MO 65081
NOMINATIONS
Click on and Complete the following form(s) to nominate a Volunteer or Citizen or Business of the year for 2022.
Forms must be completed by December 31, 2022. Please drop the form by the Chamber Office at 500 South Oak St, California MO 65018; or email it to [email protected].
Volunteer of the Year
2023- Kris & Dyan Ingram
2022 - Tyler Clenin
2021 - Norm Weatherman
2020 - Dan & Carol Mesey
2019 - Judy Barbour
2018 - Sandra Ratcliff
2017 - Rita Hammerly
2016 - Linda Baer
2015 - Lisa Parry
2014 - Diane Eulinger
2013 - Brad Baer
2012 - Brenda Opel
Business of the Year
2023- Grace Print House
2022 - California Veterinary Clinic
2021 - Bonecutter Body Shop
2020 - Leeper Auto Repair
2019 - Clenin Farm Supply
2018 - Something Sassy
2017 - The Flower Shop
2016 - Mr. G's Liquour
2015 - Bond Pharmacy
2014 - Vision Health Eye Care
2013 - Evers and Co CPA's
2012 - Rackers Manufacturing
2011 - Bolinger Marketing
2010 - California Construction
2009 - Spielers' Inc
2008 - Proctor Lumber Co
2007 - Ken Vaughan & Son Const
2006 - Henley & Sons Const
2005 - Cal's Thriftway Inc
2004 - Burgher Haus
2003 - KRLL Radio
Citizen of the Year
2023- Elaine Anderson
2022 - John T Kay
2021 - Ron Harlan & Bob Staton
2020 - Allen Smith
2019 - Chelsea McGill
2018 - Kenny Kunze
2017 - David & Beth Jungmeyer
2016 - Ilene Matheny
2015 - Judy Scott
2014 - Phil Lewis
2013 - Pam Green
2012 - Roberta Rothstein
2011 - Ann M Perry
2010 - George Shelley
2009 - Richard Schroeder
2008 - Patricia Kay
2007 - James L Martin
2006 - Paul Bloch
2005 - The Rohrbach Brothers
2004 - Norris Gerhart
2003 - Rob Hoff
2002 - Norman Rohrbach
2001 - Melvin Peterman
2000 - Alice Scrivner
1999 - Sally Vogel
1998 - Gary Schmidt
1997 - Morris Burger
1996 - Don Osborn
1995 - Gail Hughes
1994 - Bud Bolinger
1993 - Burl White
1992 - Ed Hurt
1991 - Dorothy Miller
1990 - Dr. Richard Fulks
1989 - Cecil Howard
1988 - Walter Loeber
1987 - Van Adams
1986 - Bill Kirchoff
1985 - Carol Rackers
1984 - Edward Sappington
1983 - Lee Roy Robertson
1981 - Clarence Buch
1981 - Cathy Cartwright
1979 - Eugene Bird
1978 - Bill Gilvert
1977 - Robert L Hurt
1976 - Lloyd Fulks
1975 - Lawrence Cook
1974 - Dr. George Riley
1973 - Richard Barry
1973 - Marianne Crawford
1972 - Jack Bowlin
1971 - Wayne Woodard
1971 - Harry Minturn
1971 - Sharon Kirchoff
1970 - Melvin Peterman
1970 - Rachel Bolin
Scholarships
Each school year in May several graduating high school seniors are awarded scholarships from the California Area Chamber of Commerce. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on academics, chamber involvement, volunteering, and plans for the future. The Chamber believes these scholarships will enhance the the development of our future local business entrepreneurs. Investing in California areas future! In '24 there were 9 graduates that received our scholarships in the amount of $1000 each.
These graduates were:
California High School- Cameron Combs, Allison Marsh, Zoey Percival, Isabelle Rohrbach, & Macie Trimble
Jamestown High School- Conner Gorman, Mikayla Haldiman, Kendall Imsland, & Jolene Sorrels
Annual Golf Tournament
Typically the golf tournament is held in June
at the California Country Club.
The 20th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament will by held on
Friday, June 14, 2024
tee time of 8:30 AM.
REGISTRATION FORM
2023 Golfing winners!
1st Place Team-- Champions- Abby Spieler, Caitlin Phoenix, Doug Miller
2nd Place Team- Donnie Maquire, Alan Chambers, Roger Kay
3rd Place Team- Bond Pharmacy- Brian HIlls, AJ Perry, Spencer Wilson
Last Place Team- Hays Rock Works Team 2
Flight A was a 3 way tie- Shelter Insurance (Rex Hill, Don Vernon, Gary Hamilton),
Henley & Son Construction (Rodney Henley, Wyatt Henley, Jim Deeken) and
Juul Spine & Sport Chiropractic (Bill Juul, Robert Juul, Alex Fenson)
Tee Off Time
Thirty two teams enjoy the fun!
Cash prizes were awarded to top 3 teams, to Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin, 50/50 Drawing, and Last Place Team.
Local businesses sponsored
holes, contributed food & beverages, and provided door prizes!
34th Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival
Always held on the 3rd Saturday in September.
The plans are underway for the 2024 Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival.
Please reach out to the Chamber office if interested setting up a booth. You can email [email protected] or phone 573-796-3040. Please feel free to leave a message!
Booths are available for Crafters (handmade items), Commercial (retail items), Food. Booths are 10'x10'. Electricity is an additional charge.
Healthy 5K Walk Run :
Location: Village Green Shopping Center
Registration: 6:45 AM
Walkers: race starts 7:30 am
Runners: race starts 7:45am
Eagles Aerie 4027 Ham Breakfast from 7 - 9 am.
"Anything Goes" Parade starts at 9:30 am. Line up for the parade is on Smith St at 8:30 am.
Car Show from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Moniteau County Fairgrounds!
Kids' Corner located at the Post Office from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Plenty for the kiddo's to do - FFA Barnyard, Bounce House, games, and more.
Flag Raising at the Court House 11:00 am.
BBQ Contest held behind Commerce Bank at 11:00 am with entertainment provided.
Play Bingo with the Eagles!
Longest turkey sub sandwich provided by Cargill located in front of Commerce Bank at 11:30 am.
North Stage sponsored by Burgers' Smokehouse and features California School Students from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Wrapping up the day with the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival 2nd Annual Bull Bash and Barrel's Bash at the Moniteau County Fair Grounds and sponsored by the California Area Chamber of Commerce by produced by Amped Up Productions.
Click on the links below to sign up for an event.
Christmas Parade
Held on the first Saturday of December.
This year the date is December 7th, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
Parade Theme: Polar Express
The theme is only a suggestion you can certainly be creative and do your own thing.
HOME & BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST
The Chamber Home and Business Decorating Contest will be taking place in December 9th through December 13th.
The judging will be done between 6-9 pm
Monday, December 9th and Friday, December 13th.
Please have your lights on during these hours if you wish to be judged.
All homes in the city limits will be judged, but please call the Chamber office 573-796-3040 by December 6th to be guaranteed judging. Any residence wishing to be judged that is located outside of the California city limits MUST call the Chamber office before December 6th in order to be judged.
Prizes will be awarded to three winners in both categories. All businesses will be judged and the winner will receive the traveling Santa trophy! A "Best of Show" will be recognized at Proctor Park.
Christmas Tree Lighting
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City Fire
City Police
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6th Annual
Christmas
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Proctor Park
Light Up the Park
The 6th Annual “Christmas in Proctor Park” will be held in 2024! It has been a huge success and the Chamber thinks it was well worth the efforts of the participating businesses, the Chamber, and the City of California to continue!
If you participated last year, you will be assigned to the same spot this year unless you wish to move. If you do wish to be relocated, you must let Rita at the Chamber office know ASAP! If you do not want to participate this year, please let her know, as well. If you are a new participant and wish to join in the fun, please let Rita know. She will see that you are assigned a place for your display.
[email protected]
573-796-3040
Annual Dinner & Business Meeting
The Annual Dinner is held on the 4th Saturday in January.
The next annual dinner will be on January 25, 2025 at Tipton Knights of Columbus, 117 E Hwy 50.
Annual Meeting at 5 pm, social hour starting at 5:45 & check in opens with Picadilly, Silent Auction & Live Auction items, award presentations at 6:30, dinner at 7:00.
Tickets $25 Each--RSVP to Rita by January 17th. Scholarship Fund Raiser will complete the evening of fun!
Annual Dinner
Dinner
2021 Menu
catered by Sweet Chipolte
Piccadilly Auction
lots of fun for all
Norm Weatherman
2021 Volunteer of the Year
nominated by Chamber Board Members
Bob Staton & Ron Harlan
2021 Citizen of the Year
nominate a citizen for next year
Bonecutter Body Shop
2021 Business of the Year
nominate a business for next year
Items for Piccadilly Auction
Items for Piccadilly Auction
Items for Piccadilly Auction
Easter Egg Hunt
Held on the Saturday week prior to Easter with a rain date of the Saturday of the weekend of Easter.
2024 Easter Egg Hunt was held March 23rd at 1:00 pm in Proctor Park near the East Shelter House. Prizes are awarded to each age group. Sponsored by Commerce Bank!