Dexter Fall Fest slated for Oct. 12

DEXTER, Mo. -- Historic Downtown Dexter's Fall Fest is right around the corner.

On Oct. 12, a stretch of Stoddard Street downtown will be closed off to accommodate crafters and artists as they display their wares and talents for the annual event.

Booths for the festival measure 8 by 24 feet and will be assigned on a first-come, first-paid basis. Interested parties should contact Donna West at Weber's Ben Franklin at 573-624-5141.

The Fall Fest draws crafters from a wide area to downtown Dexter. Everything from jewelry, metal art, pottery and all types of original art pieces will be on display. Many crafters will have seasonal items for both fall and Christmas.

Tammy Clark of Dexter will once again demonstrate her pottery skills in front of the Metro Art Gallery.

Brian Crawford from The Loft in downtown Dexter will demonstrate his talents in the field of scherenschnitte, an artistry involving an intricate form of paper cutting.

A quilt show, which always draws sizable crowds, will be on display at the OAKS Senior Center, and Rainbow Rentals will be on site for children. There also will be children's games this year.

As always, local civic and church groups will have their treats on sale as well.

The Welcome Center at the railroad depot also will be open for visitors.

Harold and the Boys and the Bluegrass Review will be among the musical guests performing.

The annual Pie Eating Contest, sponsored each year by Young Realty, will take place once again. Leslie Kyle of Young Realty is heading up the contest. Final details will be outlined soon. Contestants choose a charity of their choice to benefit from the contest.

Pertinent address:

Stoddard Street, Dexter, Mo.