Boomer’s Block Party begins at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 in BearFest Village. Missouri State Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell said the event gives fans and families a chance to experience the energy surrounding Missouri State Athletics before the season begins. Connecting with SpringfieldFor Ransdell, the block party is about more than celebrating the start of football season. Attend Boomer’s Block PartyBoomer’s Block Party begins at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 20 in the BearFest Village area just north of Robert W. Plaster Stadium and adjacent to McDonald Arena and the Trottier Plaza. To learn more about Boomer’s Block Party and the upcoming athletics season, visit MissouriStateBears.com.