St. John Fair this weekend

This year’s St. John Community Fair, themed “Barns ‘Round Here,” is set for this weekend. Several events are planned for the weekend.

The festivities kick off today, Thursday, when the Cook Shack opens at the fairground at 11 a.m. Food, sewing, adult arts and crafts, photography and flower entries will be accepted from 8 a.m. to noon today, and livestock entries will be received from 12-5 p.m. From 1-5 p.m., judging will take place in the home ec building. The building will be closed to the public at this time. The building will however be opened for evening viewing after 5 p.m. tonight.

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