By MARK EVANS
STE. GENEVIEVE HERALD
Large crowds and decent weather marked the 2022 Ste. Genevieve County Fair.
The organizers were satisfied with the result.
“In 2022 Ste. Genevieve County Fair went very well. Fair favorites such as the Demo Derby and the Truck Pull had a great turnout,” said Estrella Carmona with the fair board. “For the Demo Derby, the stands were packed, with the crowd spilling out of the arena seats and onto the hillside in both directions. Many unseated spectators stood, but that didn’t seem to affect their enjoyment. of the Demo Derby”.
A heavy downpour fell before the Friday afternoon parade finished its route to the fairgrounds. He also postponed the Truck Pull until Sunday.
Despite the “hiccup,” as Carmona called the postponement, the event went well.
“People’s turnout was high, with everyone enjoying the good weather while watching
Other well-attended activities for children included the Fair Queen Pageant, Junior Livestock Show, Power Wheels, Quarter Scrambles, Pedal Pull, Face Painting, Straw Slide, Show Tickets, Bouncy Houses bounce and games developed this popular event,” he said.
Other activities were well attended including the Fair Queen Pageant, Junior Livestock Show, Power Wheels, Quarter Scrambles, Pedal Pull, Face Painting, Straw Slide, Show Tickets, Houses bounce and games. Many of these were aimed at children.
