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.
Riverfront Fall Festival returns to downtown Cape Girardeau in Oct.
The Riverfront Fall Festival returns to downtown Cape Girardeau on Saturday, October 21.
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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.