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110 S. Liberty Street
(Liberty Lounge)
Between Lexington & Kansas Streets on Liberty

A Pioneer Party

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Gentlemen, on Saturday, August 30 enter the Beard and Mustache Contest sponsored by Wild About Harry and taking place at 4:30 pm.

You’re invited to a family-friendly pioneer party.
 

Main Street 1849 at SantaCaliGon Days Festival celebrates not only the roots of the SantaCaliGon,but the roots of Independence as the“Queen City of the Trails.”

It's time to celebrate our rich frontier

heritage in a NEW location!

Join us at the SantaCaliGon Festival for Main Street 1849 THIS YEAR AT 110 S. LIBERTY STREET (LIBERTY LOUNGE).

Presented by the State Farm and the Independence Square Association,

Where history comes alive at SantaCaliGon, this FREE family friendly celebration of the trails West takes place Friday through Monday,

August 29 - September 1.

Come experience Independence as it was in the 1800's - play old-fashioned games, learn something new in the schoolhouse, see the pioneer cabin, and more.

 

Enjoy one-of-a-kind photo opportunities.
Main Street 1849 is guaranteed to be a memorable stop for the whole family.

Activities

From games to crafts to live demonstrations, Main Street 1849 offers a wide range of activities.

  • Scavenger Hunt – Families may participate by marking off items on a list when they do certain activities on the street and then win a prize for completion.

  • Pioneer Living – Children learn skills such as laundry, bed making and life of a pioneer.

  • Fur Trading – Children learn about different animal furs.

  • Pioneer Crafts – Children learn how to create different handmade crafts they may take home with them.

  • Old Fashioned Toys and Games – Children may play with different wooden toys made back in the mid-1800s and play old fashioned outdoor games.

  • Pioneer Cabin – Children learn about cabin living in the mid-1800s.

  • Pack your Wagon – Children get the opportunity to fill a wagon with items they would have taken on their journey out to the West.

  • Photo Ops – Families may take pictures in front of our murals and wagon on the street.

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Location & Hours

Find us on at our NEW LOCATION! 

One block west of the previous location, between Lexington and Kansas avenues at Liberty Lounge on Liberty Street.

Friday, August 29th
Noon - 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 30th
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 31st
Noon - 6:00 PM
Monday, Sept. 1st
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

© 2025 SantaCaliGon Festival     

For Questions /  Contact us at valerie@ichamber.biz or 816-252-4745

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