By Jessica Snider, ShowMe Times Writer

Fall is just around the corner and it may be hard to believe, but it’s almost time for the annual Stoddard County Parade followed by the fair to finish out the week.

 Many young kids and even adults are anticipating this year’s parade and Stoddard County fair that will be returning for the year in just a few short weeks.

 Pageant winners, fire trucks, policeman, churches, and political organizations are just a few things we can expect to see going down the street that fall afternoon. 

 The parade and fair week is a busy time for the whole county, but especially the town of Dexter as we host the events every year.

 It takes a lot of time and organization to make everything run as smoothly as it always does. 

 As the weather begins to change in a few weeks, there is an excitement in a lot of younger children as they start to realize the fair is approaching. So many rides, friends, and great food they get to enjoy.

 For the adults and older children, there is surely a ride everyone can enjoy, great food, live music every night, contests, and the pageant, which is always directly following the parade.

 No matter the age of a person, there is something we can all enjoy at the fair. The weather is usually just right this time of year. Little kids get to enjoy the rides with other children their age. Parents, while waiting on the rides to finish, are bound to run into someone they know at the Stoddard County fair.

 Many people come out to the fair on Thursday and take advantage of bracelet night. Bracelet night is there a bracelet can be purchased instead of tickets if one desires, and that bracelet can get them onto the rides for the rest of the night instead of using tickets every time. This appeals to many, as we know Thursday night the fairgrounds are usually packed with people.

 Many people like to get a head start on buying tickets for their children, or even for themselves during the fair. Often times one can find a better deal on tickets if they decide to purchase them before arriving at the fair.

 Starting tomorrow, September 1^st, tickets will be on sale at Gary’s Quick Stop located on the corner of Highway 25 and Stoddard Street.  Tickets can be purchased at the price of twenty-dollars for twenty-five tickets.

 There is a limited amount of tickets, so hurry and get yours! Wishing everyone a happy fall, and a wonderful time at the upcoming festivities!