JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 15, 2021 – Staff members at Echo Bluff State Park invite the public to their annual Halloween in the Park at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Activities for the day include:
Craft: Festivities will begin at 3 p.m. with a grab-and-go craft that can be picked up at the check station in the campground until 4 p.m. or while supplies last.
Trick-or-Treat Parade: All participants are invited to meet at the Union Hill Carpenter Cemetery by 5:30 p.m. for the trick-or-treat parade. Trick-or-treating will take place only in the campground area. Cabin and lodge guests who would like to hand out candy should bring their treats to the field by the cemetery.
Camper and Cabin Door Decorating Contest: Visitors staying in the campground or cabins are encouraged to decorate their campsite or cabin door. Entry forms for campers will be available at the check station. Forms for cabin participants will be at the front desk. Judging and the announcement of winners will happen after the parade and judges have had a chance to view all entries after dark. Everyone is invited to the fire ring in the field by the cemetery for hot cider and award presentation. Contest winners must be present to receive their prize.
The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others.
Echo Bluff State Park is located at 34489 Echo Bluff Drive, Eminence, in southeast Missouri. For more information, please contact Echo Bluff State Park at 573-751-5211.
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.