JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Join Crowder State Park team members as they celebrate Christmas in July. Plan to spend July 8-10 camping at the park and participating in a variety of activities including:

Friday, July 8 – Bring your Christmas décor and transform your campsite into a Christmas wonderland for a chance to win fun prizes!

Saturday, July 9

10 a.m. – Christmas-themed walk: Join park staff at the campground amphitheater for a walk. Wear a Christmas shirt or other Christmas-themed apparel.

Noon – Christmas craft time: Meet at the park office to make Christmas crafts.

Noon – Campsite judging: Judges will anonymously wander through the campground, deciding on a winner. Park visitors will also have a chance to vote for their favorite decorated site.

3 p.m. – Christmas games: Join park team members at the campground amphitheater for fun games. Bring a white elephant gift, wrapped in Christmas paper.

8:30 p.m. – Christmas around the World: Campsite decorating contest winners will be announced prior to a fun, informative program during which Christmas treats will be served.

Sunday, July 10 – Pack up the Christmas decorations and return to summer reality!

Reserve your campsite today at icampmo for the 2022 Christmas in July event.

Where: Crowder State Park is located at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton. For more information, call 660-359-6473.

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.