Dexter, Missouri - It was a beautiful first night for the 89th Annual Stoddard County Fair!  The Parade ran from 5:30 p.m. to about 6:40 p.m. giving plenty of time for folks to catch Keith Morrison on stage at 7:00 p.m.

Tonight's paid attendance was 1,604 down 146 from 2015.

The Fair continues on Wednesday with Sheep and Goat judging at 6:00 p.m., Tyler Feller (Youth Ministry) begins at 6:00 p.m. on the main stage and the Todd Woods Rodeo in Arena A ($5.00 charge) at 7:00 p.m.

Admission to the Fair is $4.00 per person, parking is FREE.  Saturday from noon - 4 p.m. FREE Admission.

Thursday is bracelet night.  $25 per bracelet between the hours of 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.