LINN — Taste of Osage will return Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Linn City Park with 38 listed vendors, live music, and an open mic.

The annual festival brings businesses, community organizations, food vendors, artisans, schools, and government agencies together to highlight what Osage County has to offer.

Sarah and Mark will return to provide live music. Organizers are also inviting community members to share their talents during the open mic. Those interested in participating may email osageco@missouri.edu.

Food and drink vendors include Bad Habit Sips, Sweet Bee’s Shaved Ice and Lemonade LLC, Sparkling Cow Dirty Soda, Sweet Creations by Samantha, Whippoorwill Farmstand, Papaw’s Roasted Corn, Pop & Pucker Sips LLC, The Red Cow Bakery, Osage View, and 2 Broke Dogs Bakery & Boutique.

Other participating businesses and vendors include Julie Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Stephanie’s Tupperware & Jelly Roll Rugs, Does Your Seat Need Work, Osage Hearth & Harvest, My Beautiful Pieces & More, DoodleBug Creations, Megan Breanne Designs, KirschKreations, Life Authentic Studios, Cheryl Lynn Creations, Handmade by Sharon, and Belle River Retreat RV Park & Campground.

Community organizations and agencies scheduled to participate include the Community Love Project, Osage County Agritourism Council, CMCA Head Start HomeBase, Greater Maries Prescribed Burn Association, Missouri River Regional Library-Osage Branch, Linn Community Betterment Association, CCCNMO, Compass Health Network, St. John’s United Methodist Church, Osage County Health Department, Missouri Department of Conservation, Osage County Republican Committee, and CASA of Mideast Missouri.

Osage County R-1, Linn FFA, and the Linn Class of 2027 are also included in the vendor lineup.

“We’re excited to see everyone come out for Taste of Osage!” said Jennifer Millard of Central Missouri Community Action. “Events like this are a great reminder of the incredible people, businesses, and organizations we have right here in our community. We’re looking forward to seeing what we can do next with Taste of Osage and continuing to grow this event for our community.”

Event sponsors include Jim Butler, Legends Bank, Three Rivers Electric Cooperative, Muenks Insurance, Central Missouri Community Action, University of Missouri Extension, and Visit Osage County. Legends Bank is the signage sponsor, and Three Rivers Electric Cooperative is the water sponsor.