General Sterling Price Days · Keytesville, Missouri

Make Your Way
to Keytesville.

Come for the celebration. Make time for the community. Here is your starting point for planning a visit to General Sterling Price Days.

Your visit at a glance

Destination

Keytesville, Missouri

Check each event listing for its specific venue.

Advance event

September 12, 2027

2:00 p.m. · Keytesville High School

Main celebration

September 17–19, 2027

Tentative dates

Start with the dates

Two Parts of the Celebration

The royalty crowning and grand marshal recognition take place ahead of the proposed main weekend. Please check which date applies to the activity you plan to attend.

Advance gathering

Royalty Crowning & Grand Marshal Recognition

Keytesville High School

Tentative dates

Main Celebration Weekend

Activities, times, and venues remain in planning. Review the current itinerary before making final travel arrangements.

Review the planning itinerary

Find your way

Getting to Keytesville

Use the map link to plan your route to town. Once specific venues are confirmed, use the event itinerary to identify your final destination.

The town map link is a general destination guide, not a designated parking entrance or event check-in.

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Celebration Location Guide

The school is the scheduled location for the September 12 recognition event. Other locations below appeared in the 2026 program and are included for orientation only. Their use in 2027 remains unconfirmed.

September 12 event

Keytesville High School

Scheduled venue for Royalty Crowning & Grand Marshal Recognition on September 12, 2027, at 2:00 p.m.

Prior-year location

Bridge Street

Listed in the 2026 program for activities including vendor setup, the parade, the street dance, and the car and truck show.

2027 event areas and street arrangements are pending.

Prior-year location

Price Park

Listed in the 2026 program for several family activities, entertainment, and the community church service.

2027 activities at this location are pending.

Prior-year location

Community Center

Listed in the 2026 program for bingo and meal offerings. The fish fry and cow chip bingo listing also referenced the Lions Club Building.

Confirm the exact venue for each 2027 activity.

The practical details

Plan With Confidence

Some visitor arrangements are still being developed. Here is what to check before your trip.

Parking & Drop-Off

Designated event parking and drop-off arrangements have not yet been announced. Please do not assume an event venue or private lot is available for parking.

Accessibility

Accessible parking, routes, seating, and restroom details have not yet been confirmed. Email the committee with specific access questions before making your plans.

Ask about accessibility

Admission & Registration

Any activity fees, registration requirements, age restrictions, or participation deadlines will be published with the applicable event.

Weather & Schedule Changes

Review the current event itinerary before traveling. Any announced changes, alternate arrangements, or cancellations will be reflected there.

Check the latest itinerary

Food & Refreshments

Food offerings are part of the planning draft. Participating vendors, menus, serving hours, and prices remain to be confirmed.

Restrooms & Visitor Facilities

Event restroom locations and other visitor facilities will be identified as arrangements are finalized.

Make time for the town

Discover More of Keytesville

If you have extra time, explore the community beyond the event schedule. Check current access, hours, and availability directly before visiting.

Local History

Learn about the Price Museum and the historic building complex on North Park Street through Keytesville’s local visitor resources.

Explore local attractions

General Maxwell Taylor Park

Find information about the park through Chariton County’s Keytesville visitor guide. Confirm any facility use or overnight arrangements directly before traveling.

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Planning an Overnight Stay?

Arrange lodging or camping independently and confirm availability and reservation terms. No official festival lodging block or camping arrangement is listed on this page.

Before you go

Visitor Questions

A few answers to help you prepare for the celebration.

Are all celebration dates confirmed?

Royalty Crowning & Grand Marshal Recognition is scheduled for September 12, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. at Keytesville High School. The main celebration dates of September 17–19, 2027 remain tentative.

Does one address cover every activity?

No single location should be assumed for the entire celebration. Check each activity listing for its venue and arrival instructions.

Is there an admission charge?

Admission arrangements have not yet been finalized. Any activity-specific charges or registration requirements will be included in the event itinerary.

Can I bring a pet?

Pet policies and any pet-show participation requirements have not yet been published. Contact the committee about the specific activity or venue you plan to visit.

Where do vendors and parade participants check in?

Setup areas, check-in locations, and arrival instructions will be provided when participation arrangements are confirmed. A listing in the planning itinerary does not register a participant or reserve a vendor space.

How do I contact the committee?

General questions can be emailed to info@gensterlingpricedays.com . Committee correspondence is handled by email and postal mail.

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Small Town. Big History.

We Look Forward to Welcoming You.

Follow the plans, check the itinerary, and come get to know Keytesville.