Whereas, yesterday’s post pointed out that the parade survived the potential chance of rain, the East Perry Community Fair did not escape the rain on the second day. Rain was falling almost all day, not subsiding until about supper time. The crowds were diminished considerably, some attractions had to be halted, and the fairgrounds became … More The Story of Day 2 – Rain
The first day in the 2018 East Perry Community Fair is now history. The highlight of the first day of every year’s fair is the parade, so today’s post will be made up primarily of photos from yesterday’s parade. Old-timers from around here will tell you that only a few parades have been rained out … More No Rain on This Parade
It is that time in Altenburg again. Fair time. The East Perry Community Fair has been happening since 1937. I have heard estimates over the years that between 20-30 thousand people attend this annual event. For the next few days, you will not be getting my standard blog posts. I will be involved in too … More Just a Fair Preview
The 80th Annual East Perry Community Fair is now history. You might even say that it is one of the tasks of our museum to preserve that history. I will attempt here to record in photographic form some of the happenings of Day 2 of this year’s event. We start with a tour of buildings … More Fair = Food + Fun + Fellowship + Fanfare
Considering that it was the Autumnal Equinox, the first day of fall, it certainly did not feel like it in Altenburg yesterday. It was a hot, sweltering, steamy, muggy day with temperatures in the 90’s, not unlike the common middle-of-summer days we have around here. However, that did not keep many folks from coming out … More A Sizzling First Day at the Fair
I confess that I am taking an easy way out on today’s post. I am mostly going to repost an article that was on this blog about a year ago. It is once again that time of the year in Altenburg when we are getting ready for the East Perry Community Fair. This year, it … More Fair Traditions – Revisited
Plan on a stop at the Lutheran Heritage Center during the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 22-23. We will be open Friday from 9:00 a.m.-Noon and Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The research library will be open for self-service with research assistance resuming after the Fair. It will be the finale weekend for the “Quilt’s … More East Perry Community Fair 2017
DISCLAIMER: Before I begin today’s post, I must make a disclaimer. Today’s story is a farce. I will make no efforts to try to make you believe what I claim because it is pure fantasy that has but one purpose: to possibly make you laugh. This post might even qualify to be on other purely … More X Marks the Lutheran Spot
Saturday was another great day at the East Perry Community Fair. Once again, the story is told mostly with pictures. Enjoy. We begin with a tractor pull…..of sorts. Fair food. The ribbon fries. A messy, cheesy, tasty treat. Famous Missouri Mules on display. And some bovines. Children have a knack for finding places to have … More Another Fair Day
Whenever the East Perry Community Fair is happening, the population within the city limits of Altenburg expands tremendously…..at least for two days. Here are a few photos from the fair yesterday. First, images from the parade. The folks in Perry County stand for the colors. Cars from the past. There were plenty of tractors. Marching … More Altenburg’s Population Explosion
