The Centralia Anchor Festival kicks off the fair season each year the weekend after Memorial Day. A true family event with food, 3 on 3 basketball,softball, Anchor driving contest,car & truch shows, carnival rides, live entertainment, archery contest, and pedal pull to name a few favorite events.
A true "down home" festival featuring over 350 booths with hand crafted items. Apples Treats of all kinds from apple butter to apple cider are made the old fashioned way right at the festival. The popular Apple Butter Parade ,childrens games, and music round out a full weekend of enjoyment in historic Mt. Vernon Missouri.
Apple Butter Makin'days are alwasy held the second weekend in october. get it scheduled.
The Azalea Festival held in the Jaycee Park in Fredericktown is an annual event the 1st weekend in May. The Azalea Festival is springtime family fun featuring food, arts & crafts, a 5k run, carnival rides, a wide variety of music, and a parade.