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Old Drum Day fills Old Town with fun

Written by Muleskinner Staff

April 15, 2013

(Photos by Taz Hall, digitalBURG) Various artists show their “Burg Dog” creations Saturday morning at the second annual Old Drum Day Festival Saturday on the historic town square at Main and Gay streets. The event was sponsored by the Johnson County Historical Society, Warrensburg Parks and Recreation, Warrensburg Main Street, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.

The Central Missouri Twisters show off their talent during the festival.

Allen Olas shows off his wife Rosemary’s car at the second annual Old Drum Day car show.

David Huff (as Francis Cockrell), Scott Umphrey (as George Graham Vest) and Dr. Frank Calhoon (as Judge Conklin) act out a scene in the historic trial of Old Drum where Vest delivered the famous "A Tribute to the Dog" speech. — David Huff (as Francis Cockrell), Scott Umphrey (as George Graham Vest) and Dr. Frank Calhoon (as Judge Conklin) act out a scene in the historic trial of Old Drum where Vest delivered the famous “A Tribute to the Dog” speech.