Washington State Park’s second annual Fall Harvest Festival will be held Saturday (Oct. 15, 2011). The park is near De Soto.
The event includes a craft fair, an open house for public input and a concert. All events are free and open to the public.
The craft fair, sponsored by local Missouri artisans, crafters and hobbyists runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big River day-use shelter. Homemade food and crafts will be available for purchase with many artisans demonstrating their crafts.
Also on tap: a pumpkin painting contest, free hayride, live folk music and other activities.
Visitors can meet with park staff on a one-on-one basis at the open house to learn what is new and coming in the future at the Park. Suggestions for future projects are encouraged.
“Wildheart” will peform at 7:30 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. The concert is funded by a grant from the Missouri Arts Council.
Visitors should park at the swimming pool parking lot and take the free shuttle.
For more information, call 636-586-5768. Camping reservations, including reservations for groups, can be made through mostateparks.com or the reservation hotline (877-422-6766).
Washington State Park is 10 miles south of De Soto on State Hwy. 21.
