SEMO District Fair attracts over 100,000

Attendance at the SEMO District Fair hit a 5-year high, surging 7 percent

over last year to 103,901.

Organizers cite good weather, new activities and a "solid" grandstand lineup

for the increase. Events included a tractor pull, rodeo, demolition derby

and karaoke contest. Grandstand performances included an Elvis Presley

tribute show, country singer Craig Morgan, and the classic rock band Styx.

"It wasn't a record high, but there was a nice increase from the previous

year," said Pete Poe, fair spokesman.

Look for more on this story later at semissourian.com or in Tuesday's Southeast Missourian.