Iron Horse Festival brings fall vibes

Monday, September 26, 2022

DAR/Alicea Little

Hundreds came out Saturday for the annual Iron Horse Festival, which featured booths offering a variety of handmade crafts, as well as fall and holiday-themed items. A car show with new and classic vehicles, food trucks and business open house events were also held, along with a skateboard competition and kids zone with bounce houses.

A large portion of Downtown Poplar Bluff was blocked off for the event, but Vine Street held the longest stretch of vendors and booths.
Shopper peruse autumn apparel.
A working steam engine was also displayed at the Mo-Ark Regional Railroad Museum.
A group of bounce houses was a popular destination for families at the city parking lot on Broadway.

Cars of all makes and models line Main Street.
Rod Kerr, Zane Kerr and Mel Kerr joined others in chalk drawing on Broadway Street's new parking lot.
A classic Chevy on Main Street.
Brady Sparkman, Cheri Sparkman and Josh Sparkman, and their dog Judy, came out for the activities.
A motorcycle racks up trophies during the Iron Horse Festival car show.
Michelle Coleman and Kim Carpenter tour the car show display on Main Street.