Plan to attend Missouri River Expo on Sept. 16-17

Get ready for the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest! Mark your calendars for Sept. 16-17, and plan to join us at scenic Ponca State Park for the Missouri River Outdoor Expo, which includes outdoor fun of all kinds.

New activities for 2023 include a Lewis and Clark Historical Trail display inside the Resource and Education Center, high school/college trap shooting contest (Sunday at 12:30), world record-setting log roll (Saturday only at 10:30 a.m.), bison field dressing (Sunday only) and more.

In addition, you can also enjoy over 100 free outdoor activities, such as:

• Kayaking, shooting sports and fishing
• Entertainers
• Contests
• Demonstrations
• Rock climbing
• Dog shows
• Cooking demonstrations
• Live wildlife programs
• Vendors

Come spend the day learning and having fun! All activities are free and take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A state park entry permit is required (buy it ahead of time online for an easier visit!). 

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