NewsSeptember 27, 2021
The East Perry Community Fair returned to Altenburg, Missouri, following last year’s absence Friday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Sept. 25. The traditional agriculture fair, commonly known as the “Best Little Fair in the Land,” offered free parking, free admission and a variety of free entertainment and spectator events, such as: livestock and crop judging, 4-H and FFA sales and shows, tractor pulls, live music, outside vendors, and fair food, rides and games. Pictured are scenes from Saturday.
Hundreds of people walk through the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The traditional agricultural fair, commonly known as the “Best Little Fair in the Land,” returned to Altenburg, Missouri, following last year’s absence this past weekend. 
Hundreds of people walk through the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The traditional agricultural fair, commonly known as the “Best Little Fair in the Land,” returned to Altenburg, Missouri, following last year’s absence this past weekend. 
Attendees walk through the fair rides, games and food at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Attendees walk through the fair rides, games and food at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A group of kids ride one of many rides at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A group of kids ride one of many rides at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A group of children ride the Pirates Revenge ride at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A group of children ride the Pirates Revenge ride at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Generation performs live music at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Generation performs live music at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
The lead singer of Generation performs at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
The lead singer of Generation performs at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A member of Generation performs at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A member of Generation performs at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A fair worker waves a green flag to start a round in the new Hot Rod and Out-of-Field Tractor Pull at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri. 
A fair worker waves a green flag to start a round in the new Hot Rod and Out-of-Field Tractor Pull at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri. 
A tractor sees how much weight it can pull and how far during the new Hot Rod and Out-of-Field Tractor Pull at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A tractor sees how much weight it can pull and how far during the new Hot Rod and Out-of-Field Tractor Pull at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Fair workers talk between rounds of the new Hot Rod and Out-of-Field Tractor Pull at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Fair workers talk between rounds of the new Hot Rod and Out-of-Field Tractor Pull at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Children sit on the fence and watch the tractors at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Children sit on the fence and watch the tractors at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A mother and her son pet a pony following a ride at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A mother and her son pet a pony following a ride at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Steve Thurm, left, speaks with his friend, Lonnie Geile, while he eats spiral potatoes at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Steve Thurm, left, speaks with his friend, Lonnie Geile, while he eats spiral potatoes at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A young girl looks at pigs at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A young girl looks at pigs at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A goat is seen among a variety of other animals available at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A goat is seen among a variety of other animals available at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Children ride the Ferris Wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Children ride the Ferris Wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Children slide down the Super Slide ride at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
Children slide down the Super Slide ride at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A group of family members watch their children ride one of many rides at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
A group of family members watch their children ride one of many rides at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Altenburg, Missouri.
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The East Perry Community Fair returned to Altenburg, Missouri, following last year’s absence Friday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Sept. 25. The traditional agriculture fair, commonly known as the “Best Little Fair in the Land,” offered free parking, free admission and a variety of free entertainment and spectator events, such as: livestock and crop judging, 4-H and FFA sales and shows, tractor pulls, live music, outside vendors, and fair food, rides and games. Pictured are scenes from Saturday.

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