The Festival is held each October on Stoddard Street and will feature more than 50 booths of crafts, food, and exhibits to officially welcome fall to Dexter.
Some of the featured events are:
* Annual Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Young Real Estate LLC at NOON in front of the Bunny Patch.
* Evans Pottery display at the old Dexter railroad depot which is now the official Welcome Center. It begins at 9 a.m.
* Fall Festival Pageants has been moved to the Dexter High School auditorium beginning at 1:00 p.m. The pageants will include contests from birth to 21 years of age. Deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9th. Forms are available at the Bunny Patch.
* Pumpkin crafts for children
* Live music at Stoddard and Locust Streets will include Bluegrass Review at 9:30 a.m., Louisiana Fog at 11:30 a.m. and Deja Vu at 1:30 p.m.
* Quilt Exhibit at the Nutrition Center located on Stoddard Street. They also have a quilt raffle of a beautiful hand-crafted quilt.
For booth space contact Donna West (573) 624-5141. To register for the Pie Eating contest contact Leslie Kyle (573) 624-4441. For more information on the Pageants contact Peggy Barks at (573) 624-3032.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is offering a new and exciting weekly feature to better acquaint our community with local businesses.
The Weekly Business Spotlight is a FREE Chamber Member benefit. Each week a business member will be highlighted on their social medial Facebook Page.
This week’s spotlight shines on Classic Cuts! Located at 116 South Prairie in downtown Bloomfield. They offer hair cuts, perms, coloring, and waxing.
Linda Edwards and Melinda Smith own classic Cuts. Call them at (573) 568-3779 for an appointment.
Please LIKE the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page by CLICKING HERE.
Don’t forget to join the Chamber and your business may be spotlighted next! Contact Goldie DeGroot, Vice President of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce at (573) 568-9996.
Dexter, Missouri - The Rotary Club in Dexter is asking for donations of non-perishable foods. They will host a Food Drive at Harps in downtown Dexter on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
All donations will got o the Stoddard County Gospel Mission. According to Kim Slavings, Director of the Mission, "We are in need of non-perishable foods such as peanut butter, spaghetti, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, rice beans, boxed drinks, soups, crackers, boxed cornbread, Ramen, mac&cheese, and canned tuna."
All donations will go to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission to help those in need in Stoddard County.
The Rotary Club holds several community dinners, works a food booth at the Stoddard County Fair, hosts numerous blood drives, and an annual 4 Person Golf Scramble in the summer to raise money for many local groups. Their motto is Service Above Self and they work hard all year long to give to many area people who are less fortunate.
The Dexter Rotary Club meets weekly for breakfast or lunch and is currently looking for new members. If you are interested in becoming a member contact Mr. Jack Rodgers at 573-624-5762 or jrod63841@yahoo.com or Dee Loflin at 573-614-4804.
Their motto is Service Above Self!
The Dexter Rotary Club also sponsors a student led group, Interact, and any Stoddard County high school student is eligible to join. They meet once per month on the first Sunday.
Also check out their new Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dexter-Rotary-Club/495427427182546
Jeff Payne of Bernie, Missouri won the drawing.
Shown in the photo are Jeff Payne with his new AR-15 and Sherry Whaley, 1st Vice-Commander of the American Legion of Dexter.
Oct. 6 - "Rub-a-dub Leaves' presented by Dr. Katy Mayberry and Dr. Jennifer Howard
Oct. 13 - "Gram and Grandpa" presented by Katy Barbour
Oct. 20 - "Room on the Broom" presented by Jennifer Pittman and Amber Huey, Parents as Teachers
Oct. 27 - "Ho Ho for Halloween" presented by Susie Grobe
Also on the schedule for October is the Annual Used Book Sale!
Saturday, November 21 - 9:00 - 2:00 - Keller Public Library Annual Used Book Sale
