Puxico Homecoming

Caroline Dempsey stands for the judges in the Puxico Homecoming pageant. (DAR/Alicea Little)

Eden Miller passes in front of the judges during the Puxico Homecoming pageant. (DAR/Alicea Little)

Contestants in the Little Miss Puxico pageant show their trophies. (DAR/Alicea Little)

Contestants in the Miss Puxico pageant pause for a photograph at the conclusion of their event. (DAR/Alicea Little)

Families and friends of Miss Puxico pageant contestants gather at the conclusion of the event. (DAR/Alicea Little)

Carnival rides have long been a popular attraction at the Puxico Homecoming. (DAR/Alicea Little)

A pair of youngsters tries their hand at a fishing game on the carnival midway at the Puxico Homecoming. (DAR/Alicea Little)

A family shares a laugh with a game attendant at the Puxico Homecoming carnival. (DAR/Alicea Little)

Family members play a game set up on the midway of the Puxico Homecoming carnival. (DAR/Alicea Little)