Sips, Stars and Meteors

8/11/2023 to 8/13/2023 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

Guests are invited to take part in a special overnight camping opportunity to view the Perseid meteor shower under a dark sky at Washington State Park on Friday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 12. For this overnight meteor shower viewing, guests will camp out in the Big River Day-Use Area of the park, near Shelter #2.

On Friday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m., special guest storyteller Flavia Everman will entertain guests around the campfire. This portion of the event is open to registered overnight guests and the general public. Flavia's program is brought to Missouri State Parks courtesy of the Missouri Arts Council.

Saturday, Aug. 12, will include multiple activities. Join Washington State Park staff at 4 p.m. for a tour of the petroglyphs – the park's history carved in stone! Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community who created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short stroll on a covered walkway with interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features. From 6:30-9:30 p.m., park interpretive staff will present meteor-themed activities, and Edg-Clif Vineyard of Potosi, Missouri, and Fyre Lake Winery of Cadet, Missouri, will provide limited free sampling to adults 21 and over.

Advance registration is required in order to attend this event. There is a nonrefundable $10 registration fee. Each registration secures a spot for up to six people. To register, click here and search for events at Washington State Park, or call the park office at 636-586-5768.

No individual campfires, RVs or generators will be allowed at this tent camping event. The event area's amenities include pit latrine restrooms, potable water and a group fire pit. There are no flush toilets or electrical services. Check-out from the day-use area is 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13.  

Event Time: 3 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. Sunday

Click here to see the event flyer.

Click here to read the news release.

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