City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 11, 2012

CONTACT: Tammy Miller, 874-7465, [email protected]create new email

Explore Outdoors at Next Family Fun Fest

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Visitors will be able to "Explore Outdoors" at the next Family Fun Fest from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 20 at Flat Branch Park.

The event will feature a variety of booths from organizations such as Bass Pro Shops, Missouri Department of Conservation, Department of Natural Resources, Missouri River Relief, National Fish & Wildlife Services, City of Columbia's Public Works, Missouri Master Naturalists and more.

Entertainment will feature Wild Heart, an Emmy Award winner for children's programming.  Wild Heart captures young audiences with a musical adventure exploring wildlife, habitats and natural history. 

The Fun Fests feature a new theme each month and offer free entertainment for the entire family such as music, special performances, art activities, bounce-houses, hands-on activities, face painting and fun for all ages. Also, kids will have the chance to check out a fire truck from the City of Columbia.

The Family Fun Fests are sponsored by the Convention & Visitors Bureau, KPLA 101.5, KOMU TV8, EntPro Entertainment and Columbia Home Magazine.

Call Columbia Parks & Recreation at 874-7460 for more information or visit www.GoColumbiaMo.com.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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