For the first time in two years, this past weekend was an opportunity to gather with family and friends for the annual two-day East Perry Fair in Altenburg.
Friday’s festivities kicked off with a parade from Maple Street (near Immanuel Lutheran Church) down Main Street, then making a right turn onto to Church Street (near Trinity Lutheran Church) and toward the fairgrounds.
“A lot of people were out, giving them a chance to be among their friends and neighbors, having a good time again,” said Fred Eggers, one of the event’s publicity chairmen.
Eggers said there was an increase in local band participation.
“We had more high school bands than we’ve ever had before,” Eggers said. “We’ve never had six before. I think these smaller schools, they like coming to our parade.”
All in all, it was a very good fair weekend, according to Eggers.
“Everything went pretty well,” Eggers said. “It’s hard to compare things to other years because the events are more spread out, with having the tractor pull. During the day our crowds were probably down a little from some years, but overall it was one of our biggest crowds ever.”
The crowds gathered earsly, in anticipation of the parade, and looked forward to meeting and catching up with friends and relatives.