July 29, 2017 – 50th Schedule of Events
Proclaimed ‘Missoula KOA Day’ by Missoula Mayor John Engen
5 PM – 9 PM Official 50th Anniversary Party. (Fire Pit / Playground /Elmer’s Park)
MT Sno Shaved Ice Vendor & Bitterroot Bison Food Truck Available ($) for anyone wishing to purchase dinner or a cold treat
5:00 to 7:00 PM: The Band "Why We Came West" Silas Smith and Maria Zepeda, of the band “Why We Came West”, a local entertainer, will be our featured musicians. They play a variety of material consisting of 75% originals and 25% covers ranging from Johnny Cash to Janis Joplin and Kendrick Lamar to Elle King. Their sound is acoustic blues with a lot of soul. They have songs that will get the audience dancing, and songs that will get them to just stop and appreciate all the little things.
6:00 to 6:10 PM Break: Emceed by Smokey Official Presentation to Marge Frame and the Frame family Proclamation by Mayor John Engen --- KOA Inc. Representative Enjoy free anniversary cake and refreshments
6:30 to 8:30 PM: Vintage Camper Photo Booth Enjoy fun props and get some fun 50th anniversary photos in this really cool vintage camper!
7:00 to 9:00 PM: Rob Quist Musician An American singer, instrumentalist (playing guitar and banjo), songwriter, and politician. His songs have been recorded by artists Michael Martin Murphey and Loretta Lynn among others. He is known as a musical and cultural ambassador for the state of Montana and was appointed to the Montana Arts Council. Fire pit will be lit later for s’mores (free fixings) Enjoy listening and/or dancing Games available around the park to enjoy (Corn Hole, Horseshoes, Ladder Ball, etc.)