Even though the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival is an event in itself, we do host other activities during the festival.
Some of these include an annual parade, shows, and musical performances.
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A combination of older country, R and B influences from Ray Charles to Motown artists, balladeers of all kinds, contemporary jazz musicians, Spanish rhythm artists like Jose Feliciano, lyrical artists like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Lyle Lovett, The Eagles, 8 albums of original material, working on number 9
After wasting the first couple decades of his life, Gerry Tritz graduated from college and promptly took up juggling and magic. Now, he travels across mid-Missouri, specializing in amusing and amazing the young and young at heart with his unique blend of magic, juggling and comedy. He has performed hundreds of shows over the past 20 years, ranging from birthday parties to his own theater show, not to mention repeat performances at the Missouri Governor's Mansion.
Join Cole Marren and Wyatt Cunningham, 2 local boys, for a special country jam session at the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival!
Cole is a self-taught singer and musician who began performing three years ago by sharing music on TikTok. Since then, Cole has performed at Broadway Brewery on 9th and at several other local bars and restaurants. Although music is a hobby, it is also Cole’s greatest passion.
Wyatt is a 19-year-old Ashland native and student at State Technical College of Missouri. He began playing guitar five years ago and enjoys everything from classic country favorites to today’s country hits—especially when playing around a bonfire with family and friends.
Cole and Wyatt are excited to come together, share their love of music, and bring a relaxed country jam session to the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival!
Join the local churches in celebration of the Lord with a joint church service provided by Hartsburg Baptist Church and Peace United Church of Christ.
Some worship music to stir your soul from our very own Pastor Michael Tatum!
After wasting the first couple decades of his life, Gerry Tritz graduated from college and promptly took up juggling and magic. Now, he travels across mid-Missouri, specializing in amusing and amazing the young and young at heart with his unique blend of magic, juggling and comedy. He has performed hundreds of shows over the past 20 years, ranging from birthday parties to his own theater show, not to mention repeat performances at the Missouri Governor's Mansion.
Boone Howlers are a Columbia based band that plays a wide range of music including classic country, rockabilly, Americana and original material. Check out their music on Spotify and iTunes