OpinionSeptember 10, 2005
Meet me at the fair
The SEMO District Fair will begin celebrating its 150th year when it opens today at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Whether it's the livestock exhibits, the cooking contests, the grandstand entertainment, the carnival rides, the concessions or the socializing, everyone seems to have a favorite corner of the fair...
The SEMO District Fair will begin celebrating its 150th year when it opens today at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Whether it's the livestock exhibits, the cooking contests, the grandstand entertainment, the carnival rides, the concessions or the socializing, everyone seems to have a favorite corner of the fair.
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The grandstand entertainers at this year's fair are Randy Travis, Tracy Byrd and the Renegades of Southern Rock. The tractor pulls, horse show, demolition derby and the Heartland Idol star search will draw thousands of fans as well.
Through 150 years, the fair has become a Southeast Missouri institution by changing with the times while retaining its down-home character.
September in Southeast Missouri wouldn't be September without the SEMO District Fair.
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