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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 11, 2019 – Join Wallace State Park for its annual Fall Fun Event Saturday, Oct. 26. All activities are free and open to the public.

Find the Pumpkin hiking adventure at 2 p.m. - Hikers who find the hidden pumpkins on the trails will win a special prize. Meet at the campground amphitheater for details.

Fun and Games at 4 p.m. - Join us for hedge apple bowling, monster ring toss and other games. All participants will win a prize. Meet at the playground by the shower house.

Halloween Campsite Decorating, Pumpkin Carving Contest Judging and Awards at 7 p.m. - Campers are encouraged to transform their campsites with lights and decorations for our annual Halloween Campsite Decorating Contest. Please keep decorations family-friendly and safe for people and wildlife. The park will serve treats for everyone. Bring your pumpkin to the campground amphitheater for judging.

A Guided Night Hike will immediately follow the awards ceremony. Bring a flashlight and meet at the Campground Amphitheater.

Wallace State Park is located 6 miles south of Cameron on Highway 121. From Interstate 35, take Exit 48, go south on Highway 69 for one-half mile, and then take Highway 121 for one mile to park entrance. For more information about the event, contact the park at 816-632-3745.

For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit https://mostateparks.com/. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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