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Start Making Your Plans Now to Attend the
8th Annual
MISSOURI RIVER OUTDOOR EXPO
Ponca State Park
Sept. 15-16, 2012

The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is located at beautiful Ponca State Park—the eastern gateway to the Missouri National Recreational River. This family event is designed to introduce or rekindle your family's interest in natural resources and outdoor recreation. At the Expo, you'll encounter hands-on outdoor activities and exhibits for all ages and experience levels.
Experience kayaking, rock climbing, shooting, archery, camping, fly fishing, Dutch oven cooking demos and so much more. Over 80 outdoor sporting and nature-related exhibits and vendors. Manufacturer's reps will also be on hand to demonstrate the latest in outdoor sporting equipment and products.
All activities are free to the public and guided hayrack shuttles take you to each event. Plenty of food vendors are on hand to keep you fueled. A Nebraska Park Permit is required for Park entry and is available at the Park entrance. Daily permits are $4 per vehicle. Annual permits are $20.
Our Mission
The Missouri River Outdoor Event in an event in which the outdoor recreation community comes together to:
- Preserve the future & heritage of natural resources & outdoor recreation
- Provide families with the hands-on opportunities to learn about outdoor skills, ethics, safety, respect & stewardship
- Annually celebrate our outdoor traditions
- Provide opportunities to showcase outdoor products, art, tourism & organizations.
Get Involved
If you are interested in volunteering, sharing an exhibit or demo, or sponsorship of any kind, please contact us. Each year over 900 volunteers help make the Expo one of Nebraska's top annual events.
Contact Us
For more information about the Expo, contact: Andrea Johansen - Missouri River Outdoor Expo Coordinator andrea.johansen@nebraska.gov
88090 Spur 26E
Ponca, NE 68770
402-755-2284
Directions
Ponca State Park is located two miles from the town of Ponca, just off Scenic Byway 12 in Northeast Nebraska, and approximately 30 miles northwest of Sioux City, IA and 30 miles southeast of Vermillion, SD.
Thank you to our many generous sponsors! Their contributions ensure the Expo is free for you and your families!
SPONSORS FOR THIS EVENT INCLUDE:



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