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Saint Joseph, Missouri  U.S.A.

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Trails West!®

A Celebration of the Arts

August 15-17, 2008

Northwest Missouri's Largest Arts Festival 

Hands On Art

Children's ArtThe southwest corner of the festival is family central,  filled with hands on art activities for teenagers  to toddlers. Bigger and better than every before many of your favorite activities are back along with several new features. We're still adding activities so check back often to discover the what is happening at the festival.

 

 

 

Musical Petting Zoo
 

The St. Joseph Symphony is proud to offer a Musical Petting Zoo  at Trails West!®   Children will be immersed in getting to actually hold and play instruments that make up a symphony.  In addition, they will be able to view an award winning video about the Petting Zoo, and receive a free coloring book. 

Hours
Friday: 5:00 - 7:00

Saturday: 12:00 - 4:00
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00


 

Children's Art Tent
 

In the Children's Art Tents, young artist can try their hands at a number of arts projects. This year youngsters will have the opportunity to make Gods Eyes, Talking Sticks, Pet Rocks and Sun Visors. These make it take it projects are offered free of charge.  Staffed by the St. Joseph Girl Scouts, the Children's Activity Tent is always a favorite for children and parents alike. Children also have the opportunity to have their faces painted for a small fee.
 

Hours

 Friday, 5:00 - 7:00

Saturday, 10:00 - 6:00

Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00


 

Percussion Playground
 

Bang the drum or the pot in this case at the percussion playground. Located on the south side of Felix, next to the Musical Petting Zoo, children can bang on pots and pans to create their own musical sound.

 

Family Stage
 

The Family Stage provides a number of performances geared just for kids....and sometimes performed by kids! Magic, juggling, melodrama, and music- children of all ages will be amused. For a complete list go to the Family Stage.

 

 

Roving Performers
 

Our roving performers share up-close and personal moments with every kid they meet along the way. So get out there and dive right in!

 

 

For more information about the festival or volunteer opportunities, contact:

Allied Arts Council

118 S 8th, St. Joseph, MO 64501

phone 816-233-0231 toll free 800-216-7080

info@stjoearts.org
  

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118 South 8th Street ~ St. Joseph, Missouri  64501
Phone:  816.233.0231 ~ Fax:  816.233.6704
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