missouri became a state on august 10, 1821. this month marks missouri's 200TH BIRTHDAY. we were the 24th state and the first state completely west of the mississippi river. help us celebrate by creating your own unique missouri state flag to celebrate! the first 200 KIDS who personally bring their flag art to the just4kids area of the mec building at the missouri state fair will get a FREE stuffed buddy bear to take home! you can also purchase a stuffed buddy bear for $5 at the mec building during the state fair in sedalia aug. 12-22. Name: ________________________________ Age: _______