East Perry Community Fair

Glenn Landberg

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Thousands gather for the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.

Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Jimmy Long tries to coax Polly into leaping over the barrier during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Jimmy Long walks with Mackenzie to attempt a jump during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
A mule enjoys a snack after successfully making a jump during the Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)

Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
The sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
A mule waits for its chance to jump during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Maria Martinez anxiously watches the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)

Maria Martinez, center, cheers along with the crowd during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Hailey Geringer, right, rides a roller coaster at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Austin and Lilly Fritsche take a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Crowds gather for the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Luke Foltz, 3, prepares to takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Sheri Cunningham, left, and Kim Beussink pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)
Amanda Luckey, left, and Ashley Pilz pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)