10/07/2026
🍂 IT’S OFFICIALLY HERE! THE FULL HUCKSTER’S DAY 2026 LINEUP! 🍂
Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready to celebrate autumn in small-town style! The Butler Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing you a full day of tradition, food, music, shopping, and family fun on the Historic Butler Square.
Here is everything you need to know so you don't miss a single moment! 👇
📅 WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 WHERE: Historic Downtown Butler Square
🎟️ ADMISSION: Free for all patrons!
⏰ EVENT SCHEDULE & HIGHLIGHTS
🏃♂️ 7:30 AM – Huckster’s Day '90s 5K Run/Walk
Presented by Hometown Health Hub
• Theme: Bring Back the '90s! Wear your best neon & throwback gear for a chance to win a prize!
• In Person Registration: Opens at 7:30AM | Race Starts: 8:00AM
👉 Register online to secure your official event shirt by Oct. 7th
🔗https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Butler/StAnnualHucksterSDay5kRunWalk
🛍️ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Fall Festival, Touch-a-Truck & Kids Zone
• 70+ Vendors: Artisan crafts, primitives, antiques, and direct sales
• Food Trucks & Live Stage: Seasonal eats, warm treats, and live entertainment
• Touch-a-Truck (Located on Ohio St.): Let the kids explore various service, farm, and emergency vehicles up close!
• Kids Zone Inflatables: Bounce House and Obstacle Course from L&L Bounce House!
🎟️ Kids Zone Wristbands:$5 each (sold on-site by BHS National Honor Society students).
❤️ 100% of proceeds from Kids Zone wristband sales will be donated directly to three local families with children facing ongoing medical needs.
📸 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Retro Family Photo Sessions
Presented by Wildfire Photography LLC & Electric City Laundry
• Location: Electric City Laundry
• Cost: $20 (Includes sitting fee, instant 4x6 print, and digital copies of 10 photos)
🍰 12:30 PM – Annual Fall Dessert Contest & Auction
Located at the Chamber Office (7 W. Dakota St.)
• Categories: Youth (Under 12), Teen (13–17), Adult (18+)
• Live auction after baby contest—grab a homemade sweet to support community programs!
👶 Huckster’s Day Baby Contest
Judged by Butler, Mo-BHS Alumni
• Registration: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Winners Announced: ~4:30 PM on the main stage!
👥 TAG YOUR FESTIVAL BUDDIES!
Who are you bringing to the Square this year? Tag your 5K running partner, your shopping buddy, or someone with little ones who'd love the Kids Zone & Touch-a-Truck in the comments below! 👇