9/7/2012 to 9/9/2012 | Sam A. Baker State Park | Patterson, MO
The first Missouri State Parks motorcycle poker run and tour will feature a weekend of fun, food and music and a chance to see some of Missouri’s most scenic state parks and historic sites.
Sponsored by Missouri State Parks and the Conservation Federation of Missouri, the weekend event will begin Friday evening with a gathering to meet fellow riders. Saturday will feature a poker run to some of the area’s most scenic and dramatic state parks, including Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park and Elephant Rocks State Park. Prizes will be awarded for winning hands after the 100-mile route.
Saturday evening will feature a barbecue, bluegrass band and a chance to compare experiences from the day. Following breakfast and wrap-up on Sunday morning, there will be time to explore the area and see what makes Sam A. Baker State Park one of Missouri’s premier state parks.
A registration fee of $50 covers the poker run, Friday evening reception, Saturday evening barbecue, Sunday breakfast and a special Bikers at Baker T-shirt. The registration deadline is July 31. Participants are responsible for making their own camping and lodging reservations.
Sam A. Baker State Park is located at: