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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 27, 2023 – While it may be hard to think of winter and the holidays, considering the current seasonal heatwave, Crowder State Park will host a Christmas in July event Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9. Make plans to attend by reserving your campsite now.
Schedule of events:
- Friday, July 7
- Bring your Christmas décor and transform your campsite into a Christmas wonderland for a chance to win fun prizes.
- Saturday, July 8
- 8 a.m. – Christmas scavenger hunt: Join park interpreters at the park’s campground amphitheater for a scavenger hunt of Christmas items. Wear your Christmas shirt or other apparel.
- Noon – Christmas treats and crafts: Meet at the park office to make Christmas treats and crafts.
- Noon – Campsite judging: Judges will anonymously go through the campground and decide on winners. However, park visitors will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite decorated site.
- 3 p.m. – Christmas Olympics: Join park team members at the campground amphitheater for Christmas games.
- 6:30 p.m. – Christmas family trivia program: Campsite decorating contest winners will be announced at the campground amphitheater prior to a fun game of Christmas trivia. Compete against your camping neighbors in this test of Christmas knowledge.
- Sunday, July 9
- Pack up the Christmas decorations and return to reality.
Crowder State Park is located at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton. For more information, call 660-359-6473.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.