From beautiful parks, fishing lakes, shopping and unique attractions, you will find something fun for the whole family in Sikeston! Brought to you in partnership with Sikeston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Experience the excitement of a world-class PRCA Rodeo at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo August 6-9. Top athletes compete for prizes, and the evening …
There’s something almost magical about a hot air balloon. The Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival brings this magic to the Jaycee Rodeo Grounds for a fun-filled weekend of balloon glows, tethered balloon rides, a beer and wine garden, and live music.
On December 31, 1997, Steve Fossett took off in a hot air balloon from Busch Stadium on this day. The trip ended a few days later in Russia, establishing a new distance record.
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