Ready for persimmon cookies and old-fashioned fun?  Then you'll want to be in Sparta on Saturday October 30th for the annual Persimmon Days Festival, sponsored by the City of Sparta's Park Board.  The event moves back to Main Street (Highway 14) for 2010, and admission is free; Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.

This year's attractions include all the usual: arts and crafts, food, games, vendors, a cake walk, and a costume parade.  As usual, you'll find a few persimmons and persimmon-based goods available as well.  Miss Persimmon will be crowned October 29th.

For vendor information or to register your business for a booth click here or Contact Blake Leyland at 417-224-2479.  If you're a concession vendor, and need electric, please let Blake know as soon as possible.  Booth fees are required by October 29, 2009.  Fees can be dropped off at or mailed to the city hall at PO box 246 Sparta, MO 65753.  Please make checks payable to "Sparta Park Board".  Setup for vendors, and vendor fees will be announced soon.

See pictures of last year's Persimmon Days Festival.