The year's annual SEMO District Fair will host musical performances and motorsport events, organizers announced Wednesday.
The fair will run from Sept. 10 to 17 at the Cape Girardeau fairgrounds in Arena Park, located at 410 Kiwanis Drive. The theme is "No Time like Fair Time."
A demolition derby will be held Sept. 10 and 17. Barrel racing will be held Sept 11. Professional truck and tractor pulling is scheduled for Sept 16.
A musical competition, "Heartland Idol," will be hosted by River Radio on Sept 12. Contemporary Christian music will be featured the next night, with performances by CAIN on Sept 13. Next is country rock, with The Steel Woods and Casey Donahew on Sept 14, followed by the classic rock of Blues Traveler on Sept 15. All musical events begin at 7 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased, starting July 21, at www.semofair.com or from the fair ticket office.
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