American Legion Commander Frankie Adams, an organizer of the Cotton Carnival, highlights what makes the event so special and why it's an important fundraiser.
52nd Annual Arts and Crafts Extravaganza kicks off this weekend
It is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Osage Centre and Show Me Center.
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Amy Mills, with 17th Street Barbecue, explains how competitive the cook-off is, what spectators can expect and how everything BBQ is celebrated.
The 36th Annual Praise the Lard Cook-Off begins with the event's traditional fish fry.