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Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival

Name: Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival
Address: California, MO, 65018, US
Telephone: +15737963040

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Always the 3rd Saturday in September.

09/26/2025

See you next year!

Saturday, Sept. 19th 2026

09/25/2025

Wrapping up the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival 2025 with one final THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors! Your support makes this event—and our community—stronger every year. We couldn’t do it without you!

09/24/2025

🚗💨 Small Town, Big Wheels! 🏆

The Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival Car Show was a major success! From shiny classics to roaring trucks, the fairgrounds were alive with horsepower and hometown pride.

There’s just something special about a small-town car show—good friends, great rides, and plenty of “oohs” and “aahs.” Thanks to everyone who rolled in and made it classic! ✨

Congrats to our winners:
Class A
1st: Gene Leeper – 1966 Chevy Chevelle
2nd: Lynny Hughey – 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS
3rd: Gary Gilmore – 1974 Chevy Vega

Class B
1st: Melissa Askins – 2020 Shelby GT 500
2nd: Logan Kueffer 2017 Chevy Camaro

Class C
1st: Brayden Pearson – 1969 Chevy Nova
2nd: Shawn Williams – 1969 Chevy Camaro
3rd: Ron Schwintek – 1967 Chevy Chevelle

Class D
1st: Bob Harris – 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

Class E
1st: Tim McDaniel – 1970 Mercury Cougar
2nd: Rusty Baldwin- 1964 Ford Falcon
3rd: Mike Hickman – 1972 Ford Tornio

Class F
1st: Phil Hatfield – 1979 Ford Bronco

Class G
1st: Marsha Pearson – 1972 Dodge Challenger
2nd: Carl Borghardt – 1970 Plymouth GTX
3rd: Dan Emmerich – 1964 Valiant

Class H
1st: Charles Ziegelbein – 1988 Dodge Omni

Class I
1st: Rick & Debbie Ponder – 1956 Chevy Belair
2nd: David Volkart – 1957 Chevy Belair

Class J
1st: John Sanders – 1965 Chevy Malibu Wagon
2nd: Mica Baldwin – 1952 Willys Wagon
3rd: Gene Nelson – 1930 Ford A Rat Rod

Class K
1st: James Bonecutter – 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
2nd: Cindy Pearson – 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Classic
3rd: Adam Brockes – 1973 Ford Ranchero

Class L
1st: Dave Cabral – 2017 Factory 5 Mark 4 Roadster
2nd: Rick Askins – 2016 Ford Mustang Boss 302
3rd: Brayden Pearson – 2000 Honda 400EX

Class M
1st: Dave Madson – 2014 Chevy Corvette
2nd: Jamie Cost – 2015 Chevy Corvette
3rd: Al Lusmann – 2024 Chevy Corvette

Class N
1st: John Gudde – 2006 Ford Mustang Convertible
2nd: Sophie Baldwin – 1990 Ford Mustang

Class O
1st: Nick Veltrop – 1988 Chevy C30
2nd: Charlie Wieberg – 1956 Ford F-100
3rd: Donna Sapp – 1967 Chevy C10

Class P
1st: Jace Veltrop – 1989 Chevy S10

Class Q
1st: Brock & Angie Laws – 2005 Chevy SSR

Class R
1st: Danny & Rhonda Bestgen – 2025 Dodge Ram 1500

Class S
1st: Tracy Lewis – 1929 Ford Model A
2nd: Jon Imhoff – 1945 Ford F-100

Class T
1st: Dick Bechtel – 1939 Chevy Master 85
2nd: Peter Goldschmidt – 1957 Ford Thunderbird
3rd: Todd & Carol Slanker – 1956 Poniac Star Chief

Class U
1st: Jamie Meyer – 1969 Cadillac Deville
2nd: Danny Patterson – 1972 Buick Skyline Custom
3rd: Oakleigh Imhoff – 1971 Dodge Dart Sw***er

Class V
1st: Peter Goldschmidt – 1961 Mercedes Bends 300D
2nd: Sandy Branch – Volkswagen Type 3
3rd: Jeff & Pam Koonse – 2021 GR Supero 3.0 Premium

09/23/2025

🏆 Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival 2025 Parade Winners! 🏆

There’s nothing like a small-town parade to bring a community together! A big congratulations to everyone who brought their creativity, energy, and hometown spirit to this year’s parade:

Best Band/Drill Team: California High School Band 🥁🎺
Best Car/Truck: Roy Dunn 🚗
Best Tractor: Bruce Rosenmiller 🚜
Best Float: St. Paul’s Child Care Center 🎈

Thank you to all participants and everyone who came out to cheer them on—you made this parade a huge success and reminded us why we love small-town celebrations!

09/22/2025

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival 5K Winners! 🏆

The streets were full with runners, walkers, and that unbeatable small-town energy!

From fast feet to big smiles, this 5K reminded us why small-town races are the best—community, fun, and plenty of hometown pride. Thanks to everyone who ran, cheered, and made it a day to remember! ✨

Huge congrats to our winners:
5K Walk Overall Male:
1st: I. Sanders
2nd: Wesley Schuster
3rd: Nick Luebbert

5K Walk Overall Female:
1st: Holly Hern
2nd: Marcy Oerly
3rd: Lisa Schuster

Age Division 1st Place 5K Walk Male:
Randy Rippee

Age Division 1st Place 5K Walk Female:
Bailey Lage
Maggie Luebbert
Niki Asmus
Jennifer Evans
Kim Bryant

5K Run Overall Male:
1st: Macklin Campbell
2nd: Zander Borghardt
3rd: Austin Baker

5K Run Overall Female:
1st: Kat Penaranda
2nd: Maggie Morris
3rd: Amanda Twenter

Age Division 1st Place 5K Run Male:
L. Woods
Gatlin Yarnell
Mapal Berenson
Derik Kinde
Scotty Hern
Robert Lawson

Age Division 1st Place 5K Run Female:
Audrey Rissler
Emma Russell
Taylor Kinde
Sarah Russell
Brenda Morris

Kid’s 1 Mile Run (6-8):
1st: E. Evans
2nd: R. Kinde
3rd: L. Morris

Kid’s 1 Mile Run (9-12):
1st: E. Weaver

Follow this link to see all official results!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/114444 -586210;perpage:100

09/21/2025

We are overflowing with gratitude after another incredible Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival! 🤍

Thank you to our amazing vendors for bringing your energy, creativity, and delicious offerings—you truly make this event unique.

To all the participants, families, and community members who showed up and joined in the fun throughout the day, we appreciate you for making this day unforgettable.

And to our dedicated volunteers—whether you helped at the 5K, the parade, set up/or tear down, or anything in between—your hard work does not go unnoticed. Together, we came together, showed up, and made this event a huge success. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our event.

Announcements of the winners from the 5K, parade, and car show are coming soon! 👀

09/20/2025

Ham & Turkey Level 3 5K Run/Walk Sponsors!! You can come pick up your t-shirts at the info booth today or the chamber office Mondays & Wednesdays 8am-4pm or Thursdays & Fridays 8am-12pm.

09/20/2025

🎉 It’s FESTIVAL DAY! 🎉

The Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival is happening TODAY in California, Mo and we’ve got a full day lined up for you:

🏃‍♂️ 5K
🎈 Parade
🚗 Car Show
👧🏼 Kids Corner
🛍️ Craft & Food Vendors
🎶 Entertainment & more!

☀️ The weather couldn’t be better—perfect for a day of food, fun, and community. Don’t miss it!

📅 Check out the schedule + today’s forecast below👇🏼

09/19/2025

See you tomorrow! 🐖🦃

09/19/2025

Don’t forget all of the fun happening at the California Eagles #4027!

09/18/2025

🎉 The Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival is almost here! 🦃🥓

Before the festivities begin, we want to take a moment to thank our INCREDIBLE SPONSORS! 🙌🏼

These local businesses go above and beyond, constantly giving back and investing in our community. Their support makes events like this possible and strengthens the heart of our town.

We are so grateful for their dedication and are proud to celebrate alongside them.
Get ready for food, fun, and memories that will last a lifetime! ❤️

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California, MO
65018

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15737963040

Website

http://www.calmo.com/

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