California Area Chamber of Commerce

06/10/2026

Due to the weather forecast and current course conditions, we have made the difficult decision to POSTPONE our event until this fall. Please contact the chamber office if you have any questions or concerns and watch this page for updated event information!

05/08/2026

Mark your calendars!

04/15/2026

🎉 IT’S OFFICIAL — VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE! 🎉
The 36th Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival is coming back to California, MO on
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This is one of our biggest events of the year — bringing thousands of visitors, amazing food, handmade goods, and a full day of small-town fun 🛍️🍗🎶
💥 Want to be a vendor? Now’s your chance!
Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait!
✔️ Apply online (quick & easy 👏)
✔️ Or download a printable application
👉 Get all the details & apply here:

https://www.calmo.com/ham-turkey-festival

✨ Pro tip: The online application is the fastest way to lock in your spot!
Tag your favorite vendor or share this with someone who NEEDS to be there this year 👇

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04/09/2026

📸 SHOW US YOUR CALIFORNIA, MO! 🌅

We’re putting together our NEW California, Missouri Visitors Guide — and we want YOU to help tell our story!

From golden sunsets and hidden gems to your favorite local spots, events, and small-town moments… we know the best photos aren’t staged — they’re already sitting in your camera roll 💛

👉 Here’s how to enter:
▫️Post your best photo of California, MO
▫️Use the hashtag
▫️Share this post so others can join in!

🏆 What’s in it for you?
The top photos with the most likes will be featured in our NEW official Visitors Guide — showcasing your work to locals and visitors alike! (Yes… actual bragging rights included 😎)

📅 Deadline to enter: 4/24/26

📣 IDEAS!!
• Local events & festivals
• Small businesses you love
• Scenic views & nature
• Unique “only in CalMO” moments

Let’s show everyone what makes our community so special ❤️
Ready… set… POST! 👇