Hundreds of cyclists converge on St Joe this weekend for the first leg of the Bicycle Across Missouri event, also called the “Big BAM.”

The official Big BAM Pre-Party begins in St. Joe Saturday evening at Heritage Park.  However, local events organizers have come together to make a full weekend of entertainment for visitors and residents alike.

On the 12th, cyclists will embark on the first leg of the 6-day, 300-mile trek. The route crosses through Hamilton, Chillicothe, Brookfield, Macon, Shelbina and ends in Hannibal June 17.

Beth Carmichael with the St. Joseph Visitors Bureau said “We’re calling it Jammin’ & Bammin’ in Saint Jo!”

Carmichael says the bicycle events will draw about 600 cyclists into the area.

There are a lot of events planned that weekend:
Kick off of the 2016-17 Sculpture Walk (Opening reception Friday, June 10th)
Saturday offers a walking tour of the new sculptures.
The St. Joseph Bicycle Club is hosting a Mystery History Ride.
A wine tasting and farm to table dinner hosted by the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art.
The 2016 Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival at Coleman Hawkins Park all weekend.
Juneteenth commemoration including the Down to Earth Riders and a picnic.
Midwest Artists Association hosts Art in the Park sale at Civic Center Park.
The Big Bam party at Heritage Park includes live music from the Kris Lager Band.

All of the activities are open to the general public.

For more information on weekend events in St. Joseph go to www.StJoMo.com/BigBam.