News Release 262

WHITEWATER BLUEGRASS CONCERT
IS MAY 24 AT SAM A. BAKER STATE PARK

Volume 36-262

Contact: Sue Holst

(For immediate release)

573-751-6510

JEFFERSON CITY, MO., MAY 12, 2008 -- Enjoy the entertaining sounds of bluegrass music on May 24 at Sam A. Baker State Park near Patterson. This program, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, is at 7 p.m. in the park's amphitheater. It is free and open to the public. 

Whitewater (formerly Cabin Fever) is an upbeat, toe tappin' bluegrass band that plays old traditional and new bluegrass music. Don't miss this concert of great music, fun company and a little comedy just for grins. Seating is limited so lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged.

Sam A. Baker State Park is located on Highway 143 about four miles north of Patterson.  For more information, contact the park naturalist at 573-856-4514 or the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or  800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit the Web at www.mostateparks.com. 

For news releases on the Web, visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel. For a complete listing of upcoming meetings and events in the state park system, visit the online calendar at www.mostateparks.com/events/events.htm.  

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