Jamesport is a town of five hundred people, eight Amish church districts, and one four-way stop. This Charming Community has many Antique Stores, Gift Shops, Amish Bakeries, Restaurants, Amish Country Stores, Craft Stores, Bulk Food Stores, Greenhouses, and so much more! Come “Step Back in Tme”and enjoy a slow paced day in this fast paced world!
Mon – Sat
Most shops 10 – 5
Closed Sunday
All Amish stores are closed on Sunday, and the following holidays: Epiphany (Jan 6), Good Friday, Ascension Day, and Christmas. Amish stores are open on all Monday Holidays.
90 Minutes
North of Kansas City
660 684-6146
Call the Jamesport Community Association
The Year Ahead
Coming Up in Jamesport
Step Back in Time
A Slow Day in a Fast World
Handmade furniture, quilts stitched over a winter, bread out of the oven that morning. Jamesport is the largest Old Order Amish settlement west of the Mississippi, and the shops here sell what the people here make.
Where to Start
Four things worth knowing before you point the car north.
What’s On
Festivals, auctions, and community days for the whole year, in a calendar you can flip through.
Businesses
Bakeries, furniture makers, quilt shops, harness shops, antiques, and where to eat.
Rent the Center
The A.V. Spillman Event Center is available for weddings, reunions, and benefit dinners.
Before You Come
Sunday closures, cash-only shops, buggy etiquette. Six things worth knowing.
Upcoming events
Carpenter’s Classics Premier Firearms Auction — 2026-10-24, Spillman Event Center, Saturday, 10 am
Boo-Fest — 2026-10-31, Downtown Jamesport, 4 to 6 p.m.. Trick-or-treat downtown! Free hot dogs and hot apple cider. Costumes are encouraged. Want to set up a table? Call (660) 684-6146.
Fall Family Fun Day at Grabers Greenhouse — 2026-10-31, Grabers Greenhouse, Jamesport, 1 to 4 p.m.. Grabers Greenhouse's first-ever family fun day, just before Boo-Fest on the square. Pumpkin painting, seed art and bird feeders, pumpkin bowling and more. Pick up a coloring page for the coloring contest to win a pumpkin to paint or decorate. 10% off all fall decor. Thyme Out Coffee Cart will be there with coffee and hot chocolate.
Step Back in Time Christmas Festival — 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-28, Downtown Jamesport, 9-4 Both days. Craft vendors, and the shops decorated for the season. A good day to buy something handmade.
Christmas Open House — 2026-12-05, Downtown Jamesport, All day. Annual Christmas open house, first Saturday of December.
Spring Gun Show — 2027-03-05 to 2027-03-06, Jamesport. Over 100 tables. Concessions, Restrooms and Lodging available, Overnight Security
Spring Fish Fry — 2027-04-09, Jamesport, 4 pm. COME FOR THE FISH, STAY FOR THE FUN\! 🎣🐟
Join us for our Annual Spring Fish Fry at the Spillman Event Center!
Enjoy a delicious meal of fish, French fries, hush puppies, baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert!
Dine in: Adults $15 \ Kids 12 and under $5
Carryout: $15
Stick around afterward for our **LIVE AUCTION**
**All proceeds go toward the upkeep of the Spillman Event Center. Come hungry, bring your friends!
Hickory Hill Amish Auction — 2027-05-01, Jamesport, 9 am. Come enjoy a wonderful auction filled with beautiful treasures and unique finds!
🌼 Gorgeous hanging baskets
🪡 Beautiful Amish made quilts
🪴 And SO MUCH MORE!