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
It’s that time of the year again. The East Perry Community Fair takes place this Friday and Saturday. As in the past few years, I will not be writing my normal posts requiring family research. Today, I will write about the preparations for this annual event that brings thousands of people to the little town … More Fair Forecast
The East Perry County Fair is just one day away. Many preparations have already been made, and still more are happening as I write this post. I took a trip to the fairgrounds just down the street from our museum and took some more photos this morning. I think a general statement that can be … More Another Attraction at the Fair…..Our Museum
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
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
The East Perry Community Fair is happening here in Altenburg this Friday and Saturday. It has always been a special week for this area. Thousands of people come to partake of the events that take place as part of this fair. Plenty of food, fellowship, special events, and entertainment will abound. Today’s blog will consist … More Fair Traditions
