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They say the best things in life are freeand visitors to Missouri can take advantage of even more free activities in the coming months: Birdsin concert, World Bird Sanctuary, Valley Park, 4, 11, 18, 25 August 2011 The World Bird Sanctuary is a unique St. Louis attraction with over 305 acres and over 200 animals. Every Thursday inAugust, the World Bird Sanctuary’s very own in-house band, the “Raptor Project”will perform a number of their popular songs from their children’s educational CDs. Local artists such as Javier Mendoza and the Rebounds play while the sanctuary’s birds swoop over your head. Admission and parking are free. VineyardDays, Stone Hill Winery, 6 and 7 August 2011 Alongside the rolling hillsides of the Missouri River you can explorethe vineyards that produce the award-winning fresh, fruity reds and the crisp,spicy white wines. From Stone Hill learn how technology works to produce the best possible grapes that create the best possible wines. You will also have the opportunity to speak with the vineyard’s knowledgeable staff while viewing the informational displays and the state-of-the-art mechanical equipment used. Cape Girardeau Nature Center at Night Forest Hike, 11 August 2011 Explore the forests of Missouri after dark anddiscover who and what live in the Cape Girardeau conservation areas.On 11 August, a special forest hike, led by the centre’s experienced rangers,takes visitors down the park’s paved trails and gives an insight into the nocturnal life that surrounds Missouri’s areas of natural beauty. No registration required, so grab your flashlight and see what the forest at night can offer. CowboyUp! Arts Festival, 13 August 2011 The 7th Annual Cowboy Up! ArtsFestival takes place in historic downtown Sikeston. Legion Square Park and the Depot Museum Grounds will host a full day of activities, including the Rodeo Parade, Rodeo Clowns and a traditional Wild West Shootout. Arts and crafts, great live music and a farmers market are also on offer. Admission is free and food available all day. ThePerseid Meteor Shower, Johnston’s Shut-Ins StatePark,Middlebrook, 13 August 2011 Experience your very own meteor shower on 13thAugust, this year’s peak of the comet eruption. Join the park’s staff on theevening’s astronomy adventure and be taken on a virtual journey into the night’s starry sky to discover what meteor showers are all about. Saint Louis Bluesweek, 25 August to 4 September 2011 St.Louis Blues week celebrates the heritage ofits famous blues music over a ten day festival. Situated at the steps of the Peabody Opera House, the family-friendly event is free and includes numerous live acts and educational music workshops, culminating in a pub crawl named “the BluesCruise”, around the Soulard neighbourhood. Many of the original artists that starredat the first Blues week Festival 20 years ago will be present, as well as current living legends that continue to promote the world-renowned St.Louis style of music.   For a further line up of Missouri events visitwww.visitMO.co.uk
 
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