Katy Trail Founders Day Anniversary Celebration Events
Summary
Missouri DNR announces the 36th anniversary celebration of Katy Trail State Park on April 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The country's longest continuous 240-mile recreational rail-trail, established in 1990 through a $2.2 million donation by Edward 'Ted' Jr. and Pat Jones, will host volunteer honeysuckle hack and mulching activities along with live music at six trail locations across Missouri.
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Missouri DNR announces the 36th anniversary Founders Day celebration for Katy Trail State Park on April 25, 2026. The event honors founders Ted and Pat Jones who donated $2.2 million in 1990 to transform 240 miles of abandoned railroad along the Missouri River into the nation's longest continuous recreational rail-trail.
Volunteers may participate in honeysuckle hack and mulching activities at Treloar and Dutzow trailheads. Six locations across the trail will host Tunes on the Trail with live music from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is an informational announcement about community events with no regulatory compliance requirements.
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Monday, April 6, 2026
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 8, 2026 – Katy Trail State Park, the country's longest continuous recreational rail-trail, is celebrating Founders Day at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, with events scheduled along the trail across the state.
Missouri Division of State Parks team members, Edward Jones associates and leadership, Magnificent Missouri and members of the community will celebrate the visionary creators of the Katy Trail, Edward “Ted” Jr. and Pat Jones.
In 1990, Ted and Pat Jones donated $2.2 million to secure and transform the 240-mile stretch of abandoned railroad along the Missouri River. Now on the 36th anniversary of Katy Trail State Park’s opening, the public is invited to celebrate its impact on our communities and to honor Ted and Pat’s legacy.
To celebrate, volunteers are invited to Treloar or Dutzow trailheads to take part in preserving the trail, live music and branded giveaways. Additionally at six locations across the Katy Trail, you’ll find Tunes on the Trail. Guests are invited to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy nature and live music. All events take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and guests are encouraged to register at citizenship@edwardjones.com with your desired site:
- Sedalia Trailhead, Sedalia – Enjoy live music featuring the Burmashavers.
- Boonville Trailhead, Boonville – The Rowdy Wranglers will provide live music.
- North Jefferson City Trailhead, Holts Summit – Pik’n Lik’n will provide live music for guests.
- Treloar Trailhead, Marthasville – Volunteers can participate in a honeysuckle hack and mulching, an open-air tram ride, refreshments and music by Mike Bauermeister and Gloria Attoun.
- Dutzow Trailhead, Dutzow – This event invites volunteers to participate in a honeysuckle hack and painting of trailhead buildings. Refreshments will be available, and live music will be provided by Dusty James and Abalone Pearl. For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Contact Information
Tisha Holden
Division Information Officer Missouri State Parks
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
United States
Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov
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