Pioneer Heritage Days

A weekend of frontier craft, old-time music, and makers on Kaysinger Bluff — blacksmiths at the forge, potters at the wheel, wagon rides, and the smell of wood-smoke barbecue over Truman Lake.

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Two days on the bluff

What to expect

Free to walk in, with something happening in every corner of the village.

Live craft demos

Blacksmiths, potters, and weavers working their trades all day.

Artisan market

Handmade leather, wood, and pottery — straight from the maker.

Old-time music

Fiddle, banjo, and bluegrass on the village green.

Food & BBQ

Pit barbecue, kettle corn, and lemonade by the bluff.

Wagon rides

Horse-drawn rides through the historic grounds.

Kids' frontier fun

Rope-making, games, and hands-on history for little ones.

The weekend

Schedule

Saturday

9:00Gates & market open

10:00Blacksmith & pottery demos begin

12:00BBQ lunch & live music

2:00Wagon rides & kids' activities

5:00Evening string-band concert

Sunday

9:00Gates & market open

11:00Heritage church service

12:00BBQ & demonstrations

2:00Craft contest & awards

4:00Festival closes

Know before you go

Plan your visit

When

Fall 2026

Sat–Sun, dates TBA

Admission

Free

Donations welcome

Where

Kaysinger Bluff

By the Truman Visitor Center

Parking

Free

Bus & RV welcome

Are you a maker? Set up shop on the bluff.

We're recruiting founding artisans to demonstrate and sell their craft.

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