The 2025 East Perry Community Fair is now one for the history books. Once again, thousands of people made their annual pilgrimage to Altenburg, Missouri. This tiny southeast Missouri village is usually a quiet, peaceful place, but for 2 days in September, it becomes a bustling community of people who enjoy the food, fellowship, and … More Best Little Fair in the Land – Final Day
The posts we have done for several years now that highlighted the activities at our annual East Perry Community Fair have been well-received. I think local folks who attended the fair like to see if they get included in the photos that are displayed, and folks that cannot attend the fair get a little taste … More Best Little Fair in the Land – Day 1
It is Fair Week in Altenburg. In my opinion, Fred Eggers is the best person to tell the history of the East Perry Community Fair, and that is what you are getting today. Fred is in his 45th year of being the Publicity Chairman for the Fair. He has served 24 years on the Fair … More The Origins of The Best Little Fair in the Land
The 2024 edition of the East Perry Community Fair has now come to an end. The fair is a sort of “community family reunion”. Folks can find both family and friends among the crowd in attendance. The crowd is made up of the whole spectrum of ages, from the very young, to those who have … More Fun, Frolic, Food, and Fellowship at the Fair in Altenburg
The East Perry Community Fair begins today. Some judging of animals will take place this morning, but the big kick-off event will be the Fair Parade, which begins at 1:30 this afternoon. I was talking with the person who organizes the parade yesterday, and he said that this year there will be 10 bands marching … More Preparing for the Influx of Fairgoers
It is “Fair Week” in Altenburg. That is my excuse for not composing a new post for today. A lot of folks around here are sprucing up their properties in preparation for the onslought of thousands of visitors to our annual East Perry Commnunity Fair. We’re hearing the sound of plenty of lawn mowers. We … More A Few Former Fair Fotos
The 2023 East Perry Community Fair is now one for the history books. It should go down as a very successful one. Two of our older granddaughters did not attend this year because they had their high school Homecoming in Memphis. I understand that, but I also like to think of the annual fair in … More Huge Homecoming
Fred Eggers, who has been a guest blogger for us and also serves as one of our docents, also has a seat on the Fair Board. After last year’s fair, he claimed that it had the largest attendance of all time. He said there were over 30,000 people who attended, although I think it is … More A Potential Record-Breaking Fair
An annual phenomenon takes place anuualy in East Perry County, Missouri. It is Fair Week. Almost every resident of this area becomes involved in some way in prepping for the East Perry Community Fair. This event has been happening around here for a lot of years, and it would not be the glorious event that … More Fair Preview – 2023 Edition
The East Perry Community Fair began yesterday. I must say that it was a wonderful day. The weather was downright beautiful, and the crowd was large. About the only disappointment that I experienced is the fact that none of our immediate family was able to get to Altenburg this year for the fair. Partly due … More Community Celebration
