East Perry Community Fair starts Friday

The "Best Little Fair in the Land" returns this weekend in Perry County.

Events will be held today and Saturday in Altenburg, Missouri, as part of the East Perry Community Fair.

The events today begin at 8 a.m. with the judging of poultry and small animals, followed by judging of hall exhibits. Weigh-ins for larger animals begin this afternoon.

Fair organizers encourage those planning to attend the parade to come early to find the best place to watch the floats and local marching bands.

Traffic flow in Altenburg typically is stopped at 1 p.m., and the parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. It's expected to last about an hour.

Carla Jordan

Carla Jordan, director of the Lutheran Heritage Center Family Research Library and Museum in Altenburg, has been named the grand marshal.

She will lead this year's parade, beginning at Maple Street, traveling east down Main Street and continuing on to the fairgrounds at 200 Church St.

The fair festivities continue into the evening, with music by Pearl River Band at 6:30 p.m. and the 4x4 Truck Pull at 7 p.m.

Saturday events begin at 8 a.m. with the 4-H and FFA steer show. Similar shows and judging will continue throughout the day.

Also Saturday morning is the River Hills Run, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Other events and entertainment include the pedal-tractor pull at 10:30 a.m., the jumping mules competition at 4:30 p.m. and the antique-tractor pull at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by Steve Kirn at noon and the Jackson Municipal Band at 6 p.m.

The fair features plenty of rides and 17 food stands from which to choose.

More information about the fair and the schedule is available at www.eastperryfair.com.

Pertinent address:

200 Church St., Altenburg, Mo.