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Peculiar Chamber Welcome to the Peculiar Area Chamber of Commerce! For 25 years, we’ve supported local businesses and invested in the Peculiar community.

Follow us for events, member highlights, and ways to get involved. The Peculiar Area Chamber of Commerce is wholeheartedly dedicated to advancing the welfare and prosperity of the Peculiar area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community are afforded every opportunity to prosper and grow. Our goal is to further the interests of our chamber members through a variety of means such as promotion and marketing opportunities for our members through social media, our website, and more; organizing and supporting community events and development; and meeting together regularly for planning and networking. The Peculiar Area Chamber of Commerce is all about working together to help our members’ businesses to thrive and in turn, improve the overall civic, cultural, and economic well-being of our city and the surrounding areas.

🎃🌙 It is all coming together! 🌙🎃Today has been all about getting things set up and ready because Harvest Moon is TOMORRO...
10/23/2026

🎃🌙 It is all coming together! 🌙🎃

Today has been all about getting things set up and ready because Harvest Moon is TOMORROW!

From building out spaces, setting up the trail, working on staging, and putting all the little details into place, so many hands have been hard at work getting Downtown Peculiar ready for the 20th Anniversary Peculiar Harvest Moon Festival.

It takes a whole lot of people behind the scenes to make a day like this happen, and we are so excited to see it all come to life tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to 7 PM in Downtown Peculiar for a full day of family fun, vendors, food, entertainment, the Kids Costume Parade, Haunted Highline Trail, scavenger hunt, train rides, contests, and so much more.

We cannot wait to celebrate 20 years of Harvest Moon with all of you! 🧡

See you tomorrow, Peculiar!

🎃🌙 2 DAYS TO GO! 🌙🎃The 20th Anniversary Peculiar Harvest Moon Festival is THIS SATURDAY!📅 October 24, 2026⏰ 10 AM to 7 P...
10/22/2026

🎃🌙 2 DAYS TO GO! 🌙🎃

The 20th Anniversary Peculiar Harvest Moon Festival is THIS SATURDAY!

📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 10 AM to 7 PM
📍 Downtown Peculiar

Come hungry. Bring the kids. Wear the costumes. Shop the vendors. Cheer on the contests. Enjoy the entertainment.

👻 Kids Costume Parade at 10:00 AM
🍬 Haunted Highline Trail
🔎 Scavenger Hunt ALL DAY
🚂 Train rides back toward Broadway

There is so much packed into one day, and we cannot wait to celebrate 20 YEARS of Harvest Moon with you!

Two more days, Peculiar! Are you ready?!

Thank you to Karin Velez for such an eye opening and impactful presentation at today’s Fall Business Luncheon. Her sessi...
10/20/2026

Thank you to Karin Velez for such an eye opening and impactful presentation at today’s Fall Business Luncheon. Her session on conquering decision fatigue was so timely and full of practical takeaways that truly spoke to the business owners, nonprofit leaders, and decision makers in the room. We learned so much about recognizing decision fatigue, cutting down the mental clutter, and putting simple systems in place to save our energy for what matters most.

Also, a big thank you to Cosentino’s Catering for the delicious meal. It was wonderful. We did not get event pictures because we were busy soaking in the teaching, but it was a truly valuable afternoon and we are so grateful to Karin for sharing her time and wisdom with us. Be sure to check out her website here: https://growthtablesbc.com/coaching

Tomorrow is our Fall Business Luncheon!Join us Tuesday, October 20 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at The Dogwood Gardens for a...
10/19/2026

Tomorrow is our Fall Business Luncheon!

Join us Tuesday, October 20 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at The Dogwood Gardens for an engaging presentation from Karin Velez on Conquering Decision Fatigue.

If you are a business owner, nonprofit leader, or simply someone who feels like you make a thousand decisions before lunch, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. Karin will share practical ways to recognize decision fatigue, sort through everyday decisions, and put systems in place that save your energy for what matters most.

🍽️ Lunch will be served
💚 Free for Peculiar Area Chamber members
💲 $20 for nonmembers
📍 The Dogwood Gardens, 21712 N Main Street, Peculiar

We’re looking forward to another great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together. See you tomorrow!

🎃 WE ARE ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎃In just ONE WEEK, Downtown Peculiar will come alive for the 20th Anniversary Peculiar Harv...
10/17/2026

🎃 WE ARE ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎃
In just ONE WEEK, Downtown Peculiar will come alive for the 20th Anniversary Peculiar Harvest Moon Festival!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
📍 Downtown Peculiar
This is your EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW post, so SAVE IT and check out all the images included with it. You will find the festival map, vendor and food truck lists, Churro Contest information, Bake Off information, and more!

🎃 KIDS COSTUME PARADE AND HAUNTED HIGHLINE TRAIL
Our Kids Costume Parade is a little different from a traditional parade.
Just like last year, children and families will meet in the parking lot at First Baptist Church Peculiar.
At 10:00 AM, our costumed kiddos and families will be escorted down Broadway by our main Harvest Moon sponsor, Monkey Printing! 🐵🎃
The group will travel down Broadway, across C Highway, and directly to the entrance of the Haunted Highline Trail.
Once on the trail, kids will make their way through and collect candy from 23+ local businesses, organizations, and families! 🍬👻
No floats are needed. No fancy setup is needed. Just put on those costumes, meet us at the church, and join the fun!
🔎 HAUNTED HIGHLINE SCAVENGER HUNT
The Highline Trail fun does not end with the costume parade.
Our Scavenger Hunt will be available ALL DAY, so families can visit the trail throughout the festival and join in the fun.
🚂 AND YES, THE TRAIN IS BACK!
After making your way through the Haunted Highline Trail, head toward Storybook Park, where the kids can catch the train for a ride back toward Broadway.
It is the perfect way to finish the trail and get everyone back into the heart of the festival!
🌯 COME HUNGRY!
We have an awesome lineup of food trucks and food vendors ready for you.
Check out the food truck image included with this post and start deciding what you are eating first because there are going to be LOTS of choices!
🛍️ SHOP SMALL AND LOCAL
Downtown Peculiar will be packed with artisans, makers, bakers, businesses, nonprofits, and more.
Be sure to check out the vendor images included with this post and make your list of must visit booths!
🏆 THE CHURRO CONTEST IS BACK!
If you were there for the Tailgate donut contest, you already know how much fun this is going to be.
Come cheer on our local contestants and see who walks away with the title this time!
🧁 THE HARVEST MOON BAKE OFF
We currently have 13 BAKERS SIGNED UP!
THIRTEEN. 😳🧁
And to our judges...
BE READY!
You are going to have some serious tasting to do! 😂
🎶 AND THERE IS SO MUCH MORE!
Live entertainment, contests, kids activities, shopping, food, the Haunted Highline Trail, the train, the scavenger hunt, and an entire day of community fun are waiting for you.
This year is especially meaningful because we are celebrating 20 YEARS of the Peculiar Harvest Moon Festival, and we want Downtown Peculiar full of families, friends, neighbors, and visitors celebrating with us.
A huge thank you to our main sponsor, Monkey Printing, for helping us make this 20th Anniversary celebration possible and for leading our Kids Costume Parade down Broadway! 🐵🧡
🍂 ONE WEEK TO GO, PECULIAR!
Bring the family.
Wear the costumes.
Come hungry.
Shop the vendors.
Cheer on the contests.
Walk the Haunted Highline Trail.
Ride the train.
Enjoy the entertainment.
And spend the day celebrating with us!
🎃 We will see you Saturday, October 24 for the 20th Anniversary Peculiar Harvest Moon Festival! 🎃

This morning’s State of the Chamber Coffee was a celebration of what we can accomplish when we work together. As the Pec...
10/16/2026

This morning’s State of the Chamber Coffee was a celebration of what we can accomplish when we work together.

As the Peculiar Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates 25 years, we are grateful for the businesses, neighboring chambers, community organizations, city partners, and volunteers who help move our community forward. Every shared event, new connection, and helping hand makes a difference. Our accomplishments belong to everyone who shows up and invests in Peculiar.

We were proud to recognize four outstanding members of our community:

🏆 Business of the Year: Peculiar Games and Hobbies
🏆 Nonprofit of the Year: Peculiar Lions Club
🏆 Emerging Business: Rustic Threads
🏆 Community Champion: Mayor John Shatto

Congratulations to each of our recipients! Thank you for the work you do and the ways you contribute to our community.

We also honored Amanda Chapin and Linda Martinez for their time, service, and dedication to the Chamber. We are grateful for the energy and care they have given to this organization and for their part in helping it grow. We wish them both the very best in their future endeavors!

Thank you to First Baptist Church for hosting us and to everyone who joined us this morning. We look forward to continuing these partnerships, creating new opportunities, and supporting one another in the year ahead.

Working together is how we help Peculiar thrive.

☕ Tomorrow morning is our 2026 State of the Chamber Coffee!Join us Friday, October 16 at 8:00 AM at First Baptist Church...
10/15/2026

☕ Tomorrow morning is our 2026 State of the Chamber Coffee!

Join us Friday, October 16 at 8:00 AM at First Baptist Church Peculiar as we take a look back at what the Peculiar Area Chamber of Commerce has accomplished this year and share a little of what is ahead.

This is more than just a regular Third Friday Coffee. It is a chance to celebrate our businesses, our community partnerships, and the people who continue to help Peculiar grow stronger.

☕ Coffee and baked goods will be waiting
📍 First Baptist Church Peculiar
⏰ 8:00 AM

Come connect with us, hear what has been happening behind the scenes, and help us celebrate another year of working together for Peculiar. We would love to see you there!

🏀 Don’t miss out! Peculiar Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball registration is OPEN!If you have a student in Kindergarte...
10/15/2026

🏀 Don’t miss out! Peculiar Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball registration is OPEN!

If you have a student in Kindergarten through 9th grade who loves basketball or wants to give it a try, now is the time to get signed up.

📅 Registration closes next Friday, October 23
🏀 Practices begin the first week of November
⛹️ Games begin December 5

Youth sports are such a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, learn teamwork, and have fun with friends right here in our community.
Don’t wait until the last minute. Get them registered and ready to play!
Link to register: https://teamsideline.com/peculiar/

Harvest Moon is just 10 days away! Don’t miss the Kids Costume Parade kicking off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 24! D...
10/14/2026

Harvest Moon is just 10 days away!

Don’t miss the Kids Costume Parade kicking off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 24! Dress up the kids, join the fun, and follow the parade down Broadway to the opening of the Haunted Highline Trail for treats, Halloween fun, and a full day at the Harvest Moon Festival.

Businesses can still use the link below for Haunted Highline Trail information and registration:
https://forms.gle/298jHRgDotGD2nXb6

We can’t wait to celebrate 20 years of Harvest Moon with you!

Chamber member Under the Awning has two fun events coming up!On Saturday, October 24, Under the Awning is hosting a Nora...
10/13/2026

Chamber member Under the Awning has two fun events coming up!
On Saturday, October 24, Under the Awning is hosting a Nora Fleming Paint Your Own Mini Event with sessions from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Create your own Nora Fleming mini and enjoy a fun, creative day out.
Be sure to sign up ahead of time at undertheawning.com.

Then on Friday, November 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, they’re kicking off the holiday season with their Holiday Hoedown! 🎄🤠

Expect festive treats, event only discounts, new holiday arrivals, guest vendors, and plenty of Christmas fun.

📍 Under the Awning
2017 Plaza Dr., Harrisonville, MO

We love sharing what our Chamber members have going on, so mark your calendars and show Under the Awning some local support!

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107 W Broadway Street
Peculiar, MO
64078

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