Attractions & Events of the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, Cameron, Missouri

Our Chamber is proud to promote our community and the surrounding area by planning and implementing these events!
We hope you will join us!

Photos courtesy of Citizen-Observer

3rd Annual Cameron Rodeo Roundup

Presented by Regional YMCA, Cameron Saddle Club, Cameron Elks Lodge #2615
Held at Cameron Community Building and Rodeo Grounds
June 6th, 7th, and 8th

June 6th - June 7th
URA & MRCA Sanctioned
$1,500 Added Money - 7:30 p.m.
Saddle Bronc - Bull Chariot Races
Steer Wrestling - Cowgirls Barrel Race
Bareback Bronc - Calf Roping - Bull Riding
Mutton Busting Contest
(1st 10 each night, 7 and under)
Sheep Scramble
(ages 7-12 each night at intermission)
Breakaway Roping - Team Roping

June 8th
MKYRA Sanctioned
Youth Rodeo - 11:00 a.m.
Pee Wees - Juniors - Seniors - (26 Events!)

Tickets:
Adults $8 in advance/$10 at gate
Children 6-12 $5.00
Children 5 and under FREE

Live Entertainment Sat Night
Beer Garden Fri & Sat Night
Stock Furnished by: CR McKelllips Rodeo Co.
Not Responsible for Accidents

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15th Annual Cameron Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

4 Person Best Shot
Cameron Veterans' Memorial Golf Course
Friday June 13th
Tee Off Time 10:00 a.m.
(Check in by 9:00 a.m.)
Entry Fee - $240.00 per team
~Proceeds benefit Economic Development / KCADC dues~
Flighting after 18 holes ~ 1st place teams win $200.00 ~ food and drink provided

Make checks payable to: Cameron Chamber of Commerce c/o Artis Stoebener and send to 205 N. Main, Cameron, MO 64429

Questions? Call us at 816-632-2005 or email us.

Registration Form for Golf Tournament Registration Deadline June 6, 2008 Entry Fee is $240 You may download our flyer with registration form here, complete, and send to us with your check; or, you may complete our online form, submit, and send us your check via U.S. Mail or bring it by the office.
Team Sponsor:
Contact Person:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Email:
Team Members: List four member names separated by a comma
Number of Golf Cart Rentals Needed: $25 per cart (name will be on cart)
Questions/Comments:

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5th Annual Cameron Chamber of Commerce Car Show & BBQ Contest "Ribs & Rims"

Friday, June 27th, 2008 on 3rd Street in downtown Cameron

Entry fee - $5 if registration received by June 24, 2008
$10 Entry fee if registration received June 24-27th
Registration 4-7 p.m. June 27th, 2008
Dash plaque and Goodie Bag to first 100 entries
Trophies awarded at 8:30 p.m.
For information, contact Ed Riley @ 816-288-1510 or 816-632-3396
or Earl Dickerson @ 816-632-1844 after 5 p.m.
NO Bikes, Skate Boards, Roller Blades, etc. will be allowed around show cars.

CLASSES
20 Classes to enter from 1900 to 2007 models

A-Antique 00-29	G-Original 90 & Up	M- Modified 2000-up	S-Modified Truck 2000-up
B-Antique 30-49	H- Modified 49-59	N- Original Truck 50-69	T-Street Rod 00-48
C-Original 50-59	I-Modified 60-69	O - Original Truck 70-99	U - Unfinished
D-Original 60-69	J-Modified 70-79	P-Original Truck 2000-up	V-Import Car
E-Original 70-79	K-Modified 80-89	Q- Modified Truck 50-69	W-Import Truck
F-Original 80-89	L-Modified 90-99	R-Modified Truck 70-99	X-Special Interest
Chamber's Choice - Best Of Show

2007 sponsors: Angel Wings, Cameron Lumber, Earley Tractor, Farmers State Bank, Karen Chaney American Family, Ken Baker State Farm, Kum & Go, Kwik Lube, Little Blessings, McCorkle's, Ocker Ins, Orscheln's, Porters, Red X, Sears, Winners Circle Awards, Advance Auto Parts, Car Quest, O'Reilly, Breadeaux Pizza, Western Auto, 1st Impressions, Vision Audio, Mo. Fed, Cameron Radiator, $ General, Year 1, California Car Cover, Master Power Brakes, Hemmings Motor News, Summit Racing, Dura Gloss, Jegs High Performance, Rock Auto.

5th Annual Car Show Entry Form Please make registration checks payable to Cameron Chamber of Commerce. Mail to Cameron Chamber of Commerce, 205 N. Main, Cameron, MO 64429.
Participant's Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone Number:
Email:
Vehicle:	Make: Model: Year:
	Class 1: Class 2: Refer to list above.
Questions/Comments:
Signature of Entrant: NOTE: Your typewritten signature (if submitted online) is considered a legal and binding signature.
Signature of Parent/Guardian (if under 18): NOTE: Your typewritten signature (if submitted online) is considered a legal and binding signature.
In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participants and spectators, by execution of this entry form-release and discharge the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, their members, and anyone else connected with the management or presentation of the 2008 Car Show, of and from any known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and claims whatsoever that may be suffered by entrant to his person, family, friends or property.

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3rd Annual Quilt Show

Join the Cameron Chamber of Commerce for our
July 4TH Celebration's 3rd ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
Sponsored by Wal-Mart & Country Expressions Quilt Shoppe
June 28, 2008 10:00-4:00
For more information contact D'Anna Balliett at 288-9660
or the Chamber Office at 632-2005.

3rd Annual Quilt Show Entry Form Registration forms are due by June 23 and limited to first 70 entries Quilts must be delivered to: Cameron Nutrition Center, 315 E. 3rd - June 27 - 10:00 -2:00 (Quilts exhibited in 2007 Chamber Show are not eligible) $2.00 registration fee per entry. Limit of 5 entries per entrant. Send checks to Chamber of Commerce, 205 N. Main. Cameron, MO 64429. Checks payable to Cameron Chamber of Commerce. (Please duplicate form for each entry)
Please Select Appropriate Category: (Quilts entered need not be made by entrant)	Appliqu� Embroidered Hand Pieced / Hand Quilted Machine Pieced / Machine Quilted Vintage Youth (5-18) Mix (Machine, Hand Pieced, and/or Quilted) Small Quilts (measuring 46� x70� or smaller-including wall hangings) Miscellaneous (bags, clothing table runners, etc.)
Quilt Size:
Quilt Description: (2 or more sentences)
Maker:
Date Made:
Pattern Name:
Entrant Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Signature of Entrant:	NOTE: Your typewritten name (if submitted online) is considered a legal and binding signature.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: (if under 18)	NOTE: Your typewritten name (if submitted online) is considered a legal and binding signature.
In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participants, and spectators by execution of this entry form-release and discharge the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, their members, and anyone else connected with the management or presentation of the 2008 Quilt Show, of and from any known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and claims whatsoever that may be suffered by entrant to his person, family, friends or property.

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4th of July Celebration Event

Sponsored by City of Cameron and Cameron Chamber of Commerce

BRING LAWN CHAIRS TO ALL OUTDOOR EVENTS

Friday, June 27, 2008
4:00-8:00 p.m.	ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Located on 3rd Street, in Historic Down Town Cameron, Missouri. Music to remember our past, contests to challenge your skills. FREE hot dogs provided by Jim & Debbie Heavner of Red X Motors.
5:00-11:00 p.m.	CROSSROADS BBQ CONTEST Located at beautiful downtown McCorkle Park - Contact Mark Gaugh 632-2177 (Kids Barbeque- Saturday morning in McCorkle Park from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Ages 15 years and younger)
7:30-11:00 p.m.	MIZZOURAH MUD BUGS Free musical entertainment. Located in Price Pavilion (Barbeque Committee-Mark Gaugh Chairman)
JAYCEES Food Court in McCorkle Park
Saturday, June 28, 2008
7:00-10:00 a.m.	SERTOMA CLUB BREAKFAST $5 - McCorkle Park.
10:00-10:30 a.m.	KIDS BBQ CONTEST Ages 15 years old and younger in McCorkle Park.
10:00-11:00 a.m.	TASTERS CHOICE BBQ McCorkle Park.
10:00-4:00 p.m.	QUILT SHOW Sponsored by Wal-Mart of Cameron and The Quilt Shoppe of Stewartsville Show held in Cameron Nutrition Center 315 East 3rd St.
12:00-2:00 p.m.	JUDGING OF BBQ CONTEST
12:00-3:00 p.m.	CHAMBERS FAMILY BAND Price Pavilion
3:00-3:30 p.m.	BBQ CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED Price Pavilion
4:00-6:00 p.m.	FREE ADMISSION BAND Price Pavilion
7:30-11:00 p.m.	HANGOVER CURE BAND Sponsored by Jaycees
JAYCEES Food Court located in the NE section of McCorkle Park. Food and drinks available.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
7:00-8:00 p.m.	PET SHOW Registration to begin at 6:30 pm (McCorkle Park). Showing begins @ 7:00 p.m. on apron in front of Price Pavilion. Sponsored by Cameron Veterinary Clinic � Dr. Jerry Rainey
8:00-9:00 p.m.	CAMERON CITY BAND PERFORMANCE Free entertainment- Located in Price Pavilion
Friday, July 4, 2008
7:00-11:00 a.m.	ROTARY CLUB BREAKFAST Located at Cameron Nutrition Center, 315 East 3rd St. $6 each
7:30 a.m.	CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER�S 20TH ANNUAL 4-MILE RUN Starts at Recreational Park - Contact Phil Webster at 632-3265
7:30 a.m.	2 MILE WALK - Starts at Recreational Park Contact Phil Webster at 632-3265
8:30 a.m.	CHILDREN�S FUN RUN - Starts at Recreational Park Contact Phil Webster at 632-3265
8:30-9:45 a.m.	BABY SHOW - (0-3 yr.) Sponsored by Bank Midwest - Contact Marilyn Moore 632.2154 (Pre-registration is required - $1 entry fee due day of contest)
9:45-10:30 a.m.	PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST - (3 yrs.) Sponsored by Farmers State Bank - Contact Joyce Bestgen 632-6641 (Pre-registration is required)
10:30-11:15 a.m.	LITTLE MR. & MISS. CONTEST - (4-5 yrs.) Sponsored by Cameron Lions Club - Contact Paula Gimson 632-2603 (Pre-registration is required)
11:30 a.m.	PARENT LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST Sponsored by Horizon State Bank - Contact Ann Fletchall 632-7000 (Pre-registration is required)
1:00 p.m.	INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Sponsored by Cameron Lions Club - Contact Joe Seuferling 632-2433 (The City of Cameron, Cameron Chamber of Commerce, and Cameron Lions Club restricts the use of ATVs and Rocket Bikes due to liability exposure.)
2:00-4:00 p.m.	FREE SWIM @ Cameron Municipal Pool (Capacity 350) Provided by Cameron Regional YMCA & City of Cameron
2:30 p.m.	PEDAL TRACTOR PULL - (5-12 year olds) Located on West Side of McCorkle Park Sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance -Dave Broermann (Pre-registration is required & begins @ 2:00 pm)
4:00-5:00 p.m.	CAMERON CITY BAND PERFORMANCE Tom Price Pavilion � McCorkle Park
7:00-9:30 p.m.	SATURATION POINT - Band Cameron High School South Parking Lot - FREE TO PUBLIC Contact Zack Workman 632.6007 for more information. (Show features regional talent)
9:30 p.m.	PRESENTATION OF COLORS - American Legion Post (Don Edwards Jr.) (Parking made available to all Veterans in lower, south high school parking lot. Identify as a Veteran to gain access at corner of Chestnut and Parkview Street.)
9:35 p.m.	TRIBUTE TO ALL VETERANS - MEDLEY OF ARMED SERVICES (Veterans will be ask to assemble in front of stage for special recognition in appreciation for their efforts) Fireworks start following the conclusion
10:00 p.m.	FIREWORKS DISPLAY @ Baseball Field West of Cameron High School Sponsored by Cameron Chamber of Commerce & City of Cameron Curtis Thompson of WALD FIREWORKS (Best viewed south and west of High School)

Come and join in the family entertainment, food and socials as Cameron celebrates the 4th of July.
A special thanks to the Cameron Lions Club for the organization of the Parade.
Our thanks and appreciation to the City of Cameron and Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber of Commerce appreciates the time and effort allotted to the celebration by
The 3rd Street merchants who allowed additional space for the 5th Annual Car Show and 4th Annual Sanctioned Barbeque Contest.

All events, except where noted, take place at McCorkle Park, 3rd Street, Downtown Cameron.
Most contests and performances are held in Price Pavilion located in the north section of the park.

4th of July Celebration Event Entry Form One entry per contestant. Photocopies are permissible. Contestants may register for more that one event using only one entry form. All events are scheduled at designated times. Please come to your event 20-30 minutes in advance. Please note all contests occur in McCorkle Part in Downtown Cameron. Return all entry form to Chamber Office or at City Hall. Entry deadline is Friday June 27, 2008. Refer to local publications or this web site for a schedule of events closer to the time of the event. For additional information contact the Chamber Office @ 816-632-2005.
Participant's Name:
Parent's Name (if child):
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone Number:
Email:
Contest(s) You Wish to participate In:	July 3 - 6:30 pm Pet Show: Boy Girl Age: All Ages (Cameron Veterinary) July 4 - 8:30 am Baby Show: Boy Girl Age: Ages 0-3 years old (Bank Midwest) $1 entry fee due day of contest. July 4- 9:45 am Prince and Princess Contest: Boy Girl Age: Ages 3 years old (Farmers State Bank) July 4 10:30 am Little Mr. and Miss Contest: Boy Girl Age: Ages 4-5 years old (Cameron Lions Club) July 4 11:30 am Parent Look-a-like Contest: Boy Girl Age: All Ages (Horizon State Bank) July 4 2:30 pm Pedal Tractor Pull: Boy Girl Age: Ages 5-11 years old (Farm Bureau Insurance)
Questions/Comments:

Lions Club July 4th Parade

For additional information, contact Joe Seuferling at 816-632-2433 or the Chamber Office at 816-632-2005.
One entry per entrant. Photocopies are permissible.
Additional information is available at the Chamber Office located at 205 North Main.
The Lions appreciate receiving your entry form as soon as possible to allocate your position in the parade.
Parade route forms at 4th and Chestnut, heads east to Walnut, Walnut to 3rd,
3rd west to Cherry, then south to Chestnut to Recreation Park. This is the traditional route.
Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. Please be at your designated place 30 minutes in advance.

Lions Club July 4th Parade Entry Form Return all entry forms to Chamber Office or at City Hall, 205 N. Main, Cameron, MO 64429. Entry deadline is Friday, June 27, 2008.
Contact Person:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Email:
Questions/Comments:

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22nd Annual Christmas Parade & Holiday Lighting Ceremony

JOIN THE CAMERON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR OUR WEEKEND OF HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

City Lighting Contest
For details on residential lighting contest, call 660-632-2177

Friday November 21

Holiday Lighting Ceremony 6:30 at McCorkle Park
Children ages 10 and under will be eligible for the drawing to turn on the Christmas lights
by bringing a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry.
Arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus 7:15
Photo opportunity w/Mr. & Mrs. Claus in Fireman's Memorial at 7:15 p.m.
Window Walk 7-8:00
Cameron HS Musical 7:00
NW MO Academy of Dance Chili Supper 5:00-7:00

Saturday November 22

21st Annual Christmas Parade 2:00
Prizes for Business, Youth, and Organization categories!
Photo opportunity w/Mr. & Mrs. Claus in Fireman's Memorial after the parade.
Call the Chamber Office at 660-632-2005 to enter.
Cameron HS Musical 7:00

Chamber Christmas Parade Entry
One entry form per entrant. Photocopies are permissible.
Additional information is available at the Chamber Office located at 205 North Main.
The Chamber appreciates receiving your entry form as soon as possible to allocate your position in the parade.
Parade route forms at Seminary and Chestnut (Recreation Park), heads north to 2nd, east to Walnut,
Walnut to 3rd, 3rd west to Pine. This is the traditional route.

Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. Please be at your designated place 30 minutes in advance.
Prizes will be given to the best floats in the following categories: Business, Churches, and Organizations.
Check the category in which you wish to participate and fill in the appropriate information.

Chamber Christmas Parade Entry Form Return all entry forms to Chamber Office or at City Hall, 205 N. Main, Cameron, MO 64429. Entry deadline is Tuesday, November 18, 2008. For additional information, contact the Chamber Office @ 632-2005.
Business Name:
Contact Person:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Email:
Category:
Questions/Comments:

Cameron Holiday Hustle 5K Run

Time: 1:45-2:00 preceding the Christmas Parade
Theme: "We Believe"
Saturday, Nov.22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Download the Holiday Hustle entry form here. Send in the entry form with your registration fee to:
Cameron Chamber of Commerce, 205 N. Main, Cameron, MO 64429
Or, register online at www.active.com.

Event Details

ENTRY FEE - $20 per person
ENTRY DEADLINE - November 17, 2008

LATE REGISTRATION
Entries received after Nov. 10 will be subject to a$5 late fee.
Registrations will be accepted on race day at Recreation Park beginning at 12:30 p.m.

PACKET PICK-UP
Packets may be picked up at the Cameron Regional YMCA
Friday, November 21 from 8-8 or on race day 11/22 from 12:30-1:30.

Age Divisions:
9 and under	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44
45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65 and over

The top 3 finishers in each age group will receive a medal.
Overall male and female winners receive a plaque.

COURSE
The race will start art 1:40 p.m. on Park Ave. and finish in Recreation Park.
The race will precede the Christmas Parade and will be viewed by thousands of spectators.
Route from Seminary north on Chestnut to 2nd to Walnut to 3rd & Cedar.

PARKING
Parking is available at the south end of Recreation Park via Park Drive. Overflow parking is at Cameron Middle School.

For more information on this event or to volunteer, please contact:
Mary Joe Eiberger, Executive. Director Cameron Regional YMCA 816-632-3811
Or Artis Stoebener, Exec. Director Cameron Chamber of Commerce 816-632-2005

Applications not accepted unless disclaimer is signed. See complete registration form for waiver.
Proceeds from this event fund economic development projects in Cameron.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce
205 North Main, Cameron, MO 64429
Phone and Fax: 816.632.2005
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