NewsSeptember 23, 2017
The second day of the East Perry Community Fair on Sept. 23, 2017 in Altenburg, Missouri.
A horse looks over the gate to a stall Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
A horse looks over the gate to a stall Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Kinley Dees, 2, watches fairgoers play a carnival game Sept. 23, 2017 in the midway at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Kinley Dees, 2, watches fairgoers play a carnival game Sept. 23, 2017 in the midway at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
From left, Amelia Meier, 5, Manny Post, 5, and twins, Bethany and Elise Post dance on stage with Fertile Soil during their show Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
From left, Amelia Meier, 5, Manny Post, 5, and twins, Bethany and Elise Post dance on stage with Fertile Soil during their show Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Ashley Fritsche goes on a carnival ride with Ryan Schumer Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Ashley Fritsche goes on a carnival ride with Ryan Schumer Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Xander Otten, 5, of Jackson finishes a hole on the mini golf course Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Xander Otten, 5, of Jackson finishes a hole on the mini golf course Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Jessica Schoen goes on the slides with her daughter, Aliyah, 3, on Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Jessica Schoen goes on the slides with her daughter, Aliyah, 3, on Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Molly, 4, and Thomas Mittrucker, 5, go on a carnival ride Sept. 23, 2017 in the midway at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Molly, 4, and Thomas Mittrucker, 5, go on a carnival ride Sept. 23, 2017 in the midway at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Ellie Dees, 10, and her sister, Kinley, 2, sit in a tractor Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Ellie Dees, 10, and her sister, Kinley, 2, sit in a tractor Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Richie Dement guides his mule, Pedro, over the rail during the mule jumping event Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri. Dement went on to win his division of the event.
Richie Dement guides his mule, Pedro, over the rail during the mule jumping event Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri. Dement went on to win his division of the event.
Kate Wachter, 3, watches the mule jumping event Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Kate Wachter, 3, watches the mule jumping event Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Brad Brock speaks to the crowd before the mule jumping event Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Brad Brock speaks to the crowd before the mule jumping event Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Dustin Aden of Pocahontas guides his mule, Slick, over the bar during the mule jumping competition Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry County Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Dustin Aden of Pocahontas guides his mule, Slick, over the bar during the mule jumping competition Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry County Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Sean Gray of Sikeston looks into Sonny Seyer's trailer of mules Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Sean Gray of Sikeston looks into Sonny Seyer's trailer of mules Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Henry Lohmann, center, watches his cousin, Noah, right, arm wrestle Justin Buerck in the poultry area Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Henry Lohmann, center, watches his cousin, Noah, right, arm wrestle Justin Buerck in the poultry area Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Teresa and Steve Meier sit in a carriage with their granddaughters Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Teresa and Steve Meier sit in a carriage with their granddaughters Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Thelma Steffens prepares cheese sandwich ingredients with members of Immanuel Lutheran Church Sept. 23, 2017 in the cheese stand at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
Thelma Steffens prepares cheese sandwich ingredients with members of Immanuel Lutheran Church Sept. 23, 2017 in the cheese stand at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg, Missouri.
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The second day of the East Perry Community Fair on Sept. 23, 2017 in Altenburg, Missouri.

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