A variety of activities and entertainment will take place during the event, which will be held between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the event is free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a live Dixieland concert or participate in family-oriented games, including marbles and gunny sack races. Adults can come dressed in a costume depicting the 1920s through 1950s and have a chance to win prizes.
Guests can either bring their own picnic basket or purchase food and drinks at the park.