Schedule

THURSDAY, May 30^th

6:00 – 10:00  FOOD, CRAFT & RETAIL BOOTHS OPEN
Contact Rosemary Hoppins, 816-209-2791.
Sponsored by Lathrop Feed & Grain and Platte Clay Electric Cooperative

6:30  OPENING CEREMONIES
Kyle Beane, Festival Emcee
Sponsored by Gagnon Law Firm

6:45  SENIOR ADULT KING & QUEEN CONTEST 
Nominate your favorite senior 65 and older at participating Lathrop businesses.
Contact Jen Lanning 816-699-6346
Sponsored by Lathrop Assembly of God

7:00 AWARDS CEREMONY
Rotary Citizen of the Year
Friendship Festival Grand Marshal
Veteran of the Year
Sponsored by Northland MO Realty

7:15 STAGE GAMES – WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW
Sponsored by Summers Crop Services LLC

8:15 50/50 RAFFLE & BALL DROP
Sponsored by Lathrop Rotary Club

8:30 SOCA JUKEBOX – Steel Drum Band
Sponsored by Lathrop Chiropractic and Hatheway Home Team Real Estate

FRIDAY, May 31^st     

6:00 – 10:00  FOOD, CRAFT & RETAIL BOOTHS OPEN
Sponsored by Mid America Contractors and TMS Salon

6:00 PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
Entry Fee:  Kids $2, Adults $5. Register at Festival Booth.
Sponsored by Dixon Concrete Solutions

6:30 PIE EATING CONTEST
Sponsored by Stith Family Funeral Home

7:00 FESTIVAL BINGO
Betty Brazelton Center
Sponsored by The Hamilton Bank

7:00 SCAVENGER HUNT
Sponsored by Dr. Douglas A Wyckoff

7:30 LIP SYNC BATTLE
Sponsored by Air King Mechanical Service

8:00 LATHROP PTO CAKE WALK
Sponsored by Lathrop PTO

8:15 ROTARY 50/50 RAFFLE & BALL DROP

8:30 MIDWEST MIXTAPE – A duo of versatile musicians, playing the best of rock, pop, and country. Sponsored by Timberline Trading Inc. and 816 DTF

SATURDAY, JUNE 1^st     

MORNING

7:00 – 10:00  PANCAKE BREAKFAST
First Baptist Church serving pancakes, sausage – free will donation.
Sponsored by The First Baptist Church

7:30 5K RUN/WALK
Entry Fee: $20. Proceeds will benefit LHS FBLA. Complete Google Form to sign up at lathropfestival.com
Sponsored by Lathrop FBLA

8:00  FOOD, CRAFT & RETAIL BOOTHS OPEN 
Sponsored by Sam’s Body & Glass and Tyler Walock for Clinton County Commissioner

8:00 DOG SHOW
Eligible dogs MUST be legal by city ordinance (NO PIT BULLS) and NOT IN HEAT. Register behind stage before contest. 
Sponsored by Fancy Paws Grooming

9:00 – 4:00  LATHROP QUILT SHOW
Lathrop Community Center at 406 Elm Street
Cost $2 to view quilts.  Forms available at City Hall.
Contact Don Burkholder 816-509-4061 or Jennifer Hardesty 913-552-8450.
Sponsored by The Lathrop Sew-N-Sews

9:00 – 11:00 GREASED PIG CONTEST
Age Groups: Kids (12 & under), Teens (13 – 18), Adults (Male & Female) at the Lathrop City Park. Register at the City Park before contest. $5 entry fee.
Sponsored by LATHROP FFA

9:00  BABY SHOW 
Under age of 2. No fee to enter. Complete Google Form on lathropfestival.com to enter. Advanced registration required.
Contact Martha Martin, 816-528-3218 or Michelle Dalinghaus. 712-269-4046.
Sponsored by Karen’s Hair Station

9:30 LITTLE MISTER UNIVERSE & MISS BATHING BEAUTY 
2 & 3 year olds. No fee to enter. Complete Google Form on lathropfestival.com to enter. Advanced registration required.
Contact Carrie Sellers, 816-528-4452.
Sponsored by Carrie’s Child Care 2.0

9:45 LITTLE MISTER & MISS LATHROP
4 & 5 year olds or enrolled in Kindergarten 2024-2025 Lathrop School District school year. No fee to enter. Complete Google Form on lathropfestival.com to enter. Advanced registration required. 
Contact Michele Wells, 816-632-0429.
Sponsored by Michele Wells

11:00  FROG RACES 
Ages 5-12 Bring your own frog! Registration begins at 10:45.
Contact Megan Henry, 816-589-3175.
Sponsored by Go Hard Hauling and Casey’s

AFTERNOON
11:00 – 2:00  BAKED POTATO & SALAD BAR
Lathrop United Methodist Church, free will donation.
Sponsored by Lathrop UMC

1:00  PARADE
Check in between 11:30am and 12:30pm in the Lathrop Middle School parking lot. Judging will begin at 12:15pm.
Contact Amy MacEwen, 816-596-1238
Sponsored by Goppert Financial Bank

2:00 – 4:00 HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, CAKE & PIE SOCIAL
Masonic Lodge – Downtown Lathrop

2:00  FESTIVAL BINGO – CLEAN UP
Betty Brazelton Center
Sponsored by Generational Buildings

2:00  WATER FIGHT
Between Baptist Church and Gambino’s
Sponsored by S & D Lawn Services and Lathrop Fire Protection District

2:30  BACKSEAT DRIVER
Register at Festival Booth before game.
Sponsored by Fries Ag and Turf

3:00  BATHTUB RACES
Register at Festival Booth before game.
Sponsored by Waterstop Masonry Restoration and Waterproofing

2:00 – 5:00 CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Register at Festival Booth before tournament.
Sponsored by Lathrop After Prom

EVENING
6:00 FESTIVAL TALENT SHOW
For more information visit lathropfestival.com. Contact Darian Bowie via email at [email protected].
Sponsored by Lathrop Accounting Associates

7:00 MILITARY TRIBUTE
Sponsored by Crooked River Enterprise

7:15 DEAL OR NO DEAL
Sponsored by Cooter’s Plumbing

8:15 ROTARY 50/50 RAFFLE & BALL DROP

8:30 TATE STEVENS – Country Music Artist and Season 2 winner of The X Factor
Sponsored by Around the World Liquidation and Professional Ag Services, Inc.

Porta potties Sponsored by Redgate Disposal