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Popularly called the “Gateway to
the West”, Missouri is one of the
important historical states in the
western part of the US. Bordered by
eight states of Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas
and Nebraska, the state of Missouri
does have a rich social and cultural
life. The various festivities and
celebrations marking the cultural
fabric of Missouri indicate to the
rich and lively vibrancy of American
cultural life.
Some of the popular Missouri Festivals
that are a rage in the state as well
as in parts of US are as discussed:
Apple Festivals Missouri:
It is a festival where varieties of
apple are offered to the people in
large. Among all the apples the popular
ones are available in towns like Versailles,
Missouri. This festival takes place
on first Saturday in the month of
October. This festival also features
lots of fun and frolic for the families
assembled there.
Music Festival Missouri: This
is a festival of music. In this festival
the first preference is for Blue Grass.
Though many musical festivals take
place in the US, Blue Grass is the
one of the popular ones. The Whippoorwill
Memorial Day Blue Grass Festival is
held every year in Whippoorwill in
Missouri.
Missouri State Fair: This
festival comprises of children bull
riding, carnival riding and others
which are the special attraction for
this festival. This festival is held
every year at Sedalia, Missouri. This
festival is regarded as the biggest
and most favorite with the children.
Oktoberfest: This festival
has its origin in Germany. Here participants
ride their bike along the Katy Trail
from St Charles or other nearby cities
of Missouri to trendily celebrate
with other Oktoberfest fans. This
festival is popular among those in
US are prone to beer or alcohol.
Commemoration of the Battle of
Fort San Carlos: This festival
is held every year during the month
of May. This festival draws huge crowds.
It is a festival made more popular
with the participation of historians
and re-enactors. The objective is
to entertain visitors when they have
their snacks. The popularity of the
festival is also gradually rising.
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