AMERICAN PIE: The husband/wife singing group, "American Pie," entertained Homecomers crowds with a rendition of classic rock songs.
DARE: Youths and officers check out a new DARE vehicle on display during the 1999 Jackson Homecomers celebration.
BELL-RINGER: A local man takes his best shot at one of the oldest of carnival games.
YUMMY: Getting a bit from Dad was among the highlights of this young Homecomers attendee. Large crowds turned out, despite cancellation of the queen contest.
GOOD TIMES: Homecomers provided old friends a chance to catch up on the latest news and recall Homecomers celebrations of the past.
GOOD FORM: A Jackson youth fired a ball toward her target at one of the myriad of carnival game booths during the 91st annual Jackson Homecomers celebration last week.
Weather was nice and crowds large during Jackson's 91st annual Homecomers last week. Plenty of entertainment, food and fellowship was available to festival attendees.
Homecomers was co-sponsored by the Jackson Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 and the Jackson Chamber of Commerce.
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