REGISTRATION DEADLINE
WEDNESDAY, May 28th at 5:00 P.M.  (unless otherwise stated)
**NO EXCEPTIONS**
Online registration available for Saturday morning contests and Talent Show.		Carnival by Jones & Company
Thursday – Saturday
ARMBANDS:  $25 per day

Thursday – Friday  6pm – 10pm
Saturday 12-4pm or 5pm – 9pm

THURSDAY, MAY 29th
6:00 – 10:00  FOOD, CRAFT & RETAIL BOOTHS OPEN 
Contact Rosemary Hoppins, 816-209-2791.
Sponsored by BTC Bank

6:30  OPENING CEREMONIES 
Kyle Beane, Festival Emcee
Sponsored by Liberty Hospital

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 Cain’s Electric

7:15 FESTIVAL GAMES 
Sponsored by Lathrop Accounting Assoc

8:15 50/50 RAFFLE 
Sponsored by Lathrop Rotary Club

8:30 SOCA JUKEBOX – Steel Drum Band
Sponsored by Crooked River Enterprises

FRIDAY, MAY 30th     
6:00 – 10:00  FOOD, CRAFT & RETAIL BOOTHS OPEN 
Sponsored by Next Chapter Real Estate

6:00 PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
Entry Fee:  Kids $2, Adults $5. Register at Festival Booth. 
Sponsored by TLR Excavating, LLC

6:30 PIE EATING CONTEST
Sponsored by Lathrop Chiropractic Center

7:00 FESTIVAL BINGO 
Betty Brazelton Center
Sponsored by Northland MO Realty

7:00 SCAVENGER HUNT
Sponsored by S&D Lawn Services

7:30 LIP SYNC BATTLE
Sponsored by Gagnon Law Firm, LLC

8:15 ROTARY 50/50 RAFFLE 

8:30 DOLEWITE – A six-member band with a unique blend of 80’s and 90’s Rap, party anthems and classic hooks, all played with a rock show energy that will transform the festival to an instant dance floor. 
Sponsored by Porters Ace Hardware

SATURDAY, May 31st     
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

9:00  FOOD, CRAFT & RETAIL BOOTHS OPEN  
Sponsored by Mid America Contractors

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: 8 & under, 9-15, 16 and up 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 old’s. 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

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

10:00 DOG SHOW
Must be on leash. Prizes for Best Trick, Smallest, Largest, and Best in Show. Register before contest.
Sponsored by Fancy Paws Grooming

11:00  FROG RACES 
Ages 5-12 Bring your own frog! Registration begins at 10:45. 
Contact Megan Henry, 816-589-3175.
Sponsored by Mitchell Tree Services

11:30 LATHROP PTO CAKE WALK      
Free to play!
Sponsored by Lathrop PTO

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 Kyle Stith at 816-882-6213
Sponsored by Goppert Financial Bank

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

2:00  KONA WINDS – HAWAIIAN DANCERS 
In front of Festival stage
Sponsored by Air King Mechanical Services 

3:00  FESTIVAL BINGO – CLEAN UP 
Betty Brazelton Center
Sponsored by Groh Family

3:00  BATHTUB RACES
Register at Festival Booth before game.
Sponsored by Cooter’s Plumbing

EVENING
6:00 QUILT RAFFLE FOR ADDISON

6:05 FESTIVAL TALENT SHOW
For more information visit lathropfestival.com. Contact Darian James via email at [email protected].
Sponsored by The Hamilton Bank

7:00 MILITARY TRIBUTE
Sponsored by Stith Funeral Home & Crematory

7:15 DEAL OR NO DEAL 
Sponsored by Timberline Trading Inc

8:15 ROTARY 50/50 RAFFLE 

8:30 K-Audic – A very fun and exciting classic rock band ft seasoned classic rock performers from Head East & Saucy Jack. Playing all the best classic rock from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s to now.
Sponsored by Summers Crop Services LLC

Porta potties Sponsored by Redgate Disposal