California, MO 250th Independence Celebration

06/12/2026

Last day to order your shirts!!!

🚨 LAST DAY TO ORDER! 🚨

TODAY is the FINAL DAY to order your official City of California, MO California, MO 250th Independence Celebration shirts and hats! 🇺🇸🎆

Don’t wait until it’s too late — get your gear now and be ready for July 4th! ❤️🤍💙

🛒 Order online here:
https://www.kustumsigns.com/store

📍 You can also turn in order forms at:
Kustum Signs, LLC
507 E Buchanan St
California, MO

06/11/2026

Our 4th of July parade will be put on by our local Eagles Club. If you have questions please contact Dean Stinson.

06/11/2026

🇺🇸 **CALIFORNIA, MO 250TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION** 🇺🇸
🎆 July 4th | Moniteau County Fairgrounds & Around Town

Get ready for a FULL DAY of hometown fun as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday right here in California, Missouri! 🇺🇸 From morning to night, there’s something for everyone:

🚗 **Parade kicks off at 9AM** – start your day with community pride and patriotic spirit!

🏁 **Soap Box Derby Races** – watch racers fly down the track in this crowd-favorite event!

🚒 **Touch-A-Truck** – kids can explore fire trucks, police cars, heavy equipment, and more!

🏃 **5K Run/Walk** – get moving and be part of the action!

🎯 **Co****le Tournament** – grab a partner and compete for bragging rights!

🍖 **BBQ Contest** – come hungry and enjoy the best local flavors around!

🧵 **Quilts Through the Years**
📍 Nutrition Center
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy a beautiful showcase of handmade quilts, heritage, and history featuring the inspiring **Quilts of Valor** program honoring veterans and service members for their sacrifice and service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

🎤 **Live Entertainment All Day** – featuring great music and performances, including:
• Kay Brothers
• Turner & Co
• Special presentation of Operation Bugle Boy

🎟️ **Bingo at Centennial Hall** – take a break and try your luck from 4:30–6:30PM

🎈 **Kids Zone** – games, activities, and fun just for the little ones!

🎆 **Fireworks Finale at 9PM** – a spectacular show to end an unforgettable day!

Bring your family, your friends, and your lawn chairs — and come celebrate 250 years of freedom, community, and tradition right here at home. ❤️🤍💙

👉 Follow our page for updates and event details!

06/09/2026

Hey Folks don’t forget to register your home or business for the decorating contest. Judging will take place on Saturday June 27th. Show everyone how much you love America!

🇺🇸✨ LIGHT UP CALIFORNIA, MO FOR THE 250TH CELEBRATION! ✨🇺🇸

The California Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor our 4th of July Lighting & Decorating Contest as part of the California, Missouri 250th Independence Celebration! 🎆

We want to see our homes and businesses decked out in patriotic spirit with red, white, and blue! 🇺🇸

🏆 Winners in each category will receive:
⭐ $50 Chamber Bucks
⭐ A special winner’s yard sign

📍 Categories:
🏠 Daytime Decorations – Home
🏢 Daytime Decorations – Business
🌙 Nighttime Decorations – Home
💡 Nighttime Decorations – Business

📞 To enter, call the Chamber Office and register your location:
573-796-3040

🗓 Judging will take place on June 27th.

Let’s come together and make California shine for America’s 250th Birthday celebration! ❤️🤍💙

06/08/2026

🚨 4 DAYS LEFT! 🚨

The countdown is on! Only 4 days left to grab your official City of California, MO California, MO 250th Independence Celebration shirts and hats! 🇺🇸🎇

Get ready to celebrate July 4th in style! ❤️🤍💙

🛒 Order online here:
https://www.kustumsigns.com/store

📍 You can also turn in order forms at:
Kustum Signs, LLC
507 E Buchanan St
California, MO

06/04/2026

Payment options are included in the comments. Get your running shoes ready 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎆🧨

🏃‍♂️🇺🇸 FIRECRACKER 5K RUN & WALK 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️

Kick off Independence Day by joining us for the California, Missouri 250th Celebration Firecracker 5K Run & Walk!

Whether you're a competitive runner, casual walker, or wheelchair participant, this is a great way to start a day full of patriotic fun and community celebration as we honor America's 250th Birthday! 🎆

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
📍 California City Hall
⏰ Registration Opens: 7:00 AM
🏃 5K Run Starts: 7:45 AM
🚶 5K Walk Starts: 7:30 AM

💲 Entry Fees:
🎽 $25 through June 12 (includes a guaranteed event T-shirt)
🎽 $35 after June 12 and on race day

🔥 Sign up today:
https://form.jotform.com/261526194608057

For more information contact Scott Jobe: [email protected]

Bring your friends, family, and running shoes and help us celebrate 250 years of American independence in California, Missouri!

❤️🤍💙 Lace Up. Show Your Patriotism. Join the Celebration! ❤️🤍💙

06/03/2026

🏃‍♂️🇺🇸 FIRECRACKER 5K RUN & WALK 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️

Kick off Independence Day by joining us for the California, Missouri 250th Celebration Firecracker 5K Run & Walk!

Whether you're a competitive runner, casual walker, or wheelchair participant, this is a great way to start a day full of patriotic fun and community celebration as we honor America's 250th Birthday! 🎆

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
📍 California City Hall
⏰ Registration Opens: 7:00 AM
🏃 5K Run Starts: 7:45 AM
🚶 5K Walk Starts: 7:30 AM

💲 Entry Fees:
🎽 $25 through June 12 (includes a guaranteed event T-shirt)
🎽 $35 after June 12 and on race day

🔥 Sign up today:
https://form.jotform.com/261526194608057

For more information contact Scott Jobe: [email protected]

Bring your friends, family, and running shoes and help us celebrate 250 years of American independence in California, Missouri!

❤️🤍💙 Lace Up. Show Your Patriotism. Join the Celebration! ❤️🤍💙

06/01/2026

🚒🚓 TOUCH A TRUCK IS COMING TO THE CALIFORNIA, MO 250TH CELEBRATION! 🚑🚜

Kids of all ages are invited to get up close and explore some awesome vehicles during our **Touch A Truck** event at the California, MO 250th Independence Day Celebration!

🗓 July 4th, 2026
📍 Moniteau County Fairgrounds

Come see and interact with:

🚒 Fire Truck
🚑 Ambulance
🚓 Police Car
⚡ Utility Boom Truck
🚜 Wheel Loader

This hands-on family event gives kids the chance to check out the vehicles they see in the community every day, meet the people who operate them, and enjoy a fun-filled Independence Day celebration!

Bring the whole family for a day packed with music, games, food, contests, kids activities, and fireworks as we celebrate 250 years of American independence right here in California, Missouri! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

06/01/2026

🏁🇺🇸 SOAP BOX DERBY RACES ARE COMING TO CALIFORNIA, MO! 🇺🇸🏁

Get ready for some fast-paced family fun at the California, Missouri 250th Celebration Soap Box Derby Races!

🗓 July 4th, 2026
📍 Moniteau County Fairgrounds
🏎 Race Time: 2:00 PM
📝 Registration Open: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Build your own car and have the chance to race for fun, bragging rights, and excitement as you cruise down the track in a soap box derby car! 🇺🇸

Whether you’re racing, cheering from the sidelines, or just enjoying all the day’s activities, this is sure to be one of the highlights of the celebration.

Bring the family and enjoy a full day of food, games, music, contests, and patriotic fun as California, MO celebrates 250 years of American independence! ❤️🤍💙

05/30/2026

🎉🇺🇸 FUN FOR THE KIDS AT THE CALIFORNIA, MO 250TH CELEBRATION! 🇺🇸🎉

Bring the whole family out for an exciting **Kids Zone** during the California, MO 250th Independence Day Celebration!

🗓 July 4th, 2026
⏰ Open from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Moniteau County Fairgrounds

Kids can enjoy hours of fun with:

🏰 Inflatable Bounce Houses
💦 Dunk Tank
💪 Tug O War
🎯 Games & Activities for Kids

There will be plenty of entertainment to keep the little ones smiling while families enjoy a full day of patriotic celebration, food, music, contests, and fireworks! 🎆

Make plans now to celebrate 250 years of American independence with a fun-filled day for all ages right here in California, Missouri! ❤️🤍💙