October 30th, 31st, and November 1st were the days for 2009's annual Persimmon Days Festival in Sparta!  The festival this year brought back arts and crafts, food, games, and a costume contest.  Mayor Younker even towed passengers around on a hay ride (and gave people rides to and from the parking area.)

The event was scheduled to be held at the new City Park on Division street, but due to a heavy amount of rainfall in late October, it was moved to the Highschool Track.  The weather turned out great for the weekend of the festival.  It appeared to be a great success for the city's new park board.

Below are some of the pictures taken at the 2009 Persimmon Days Festival.

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Mayor Younker takes some happy passengers for a hayride.

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Many Vendors were there with crafts, food, and games available.

The weather was beautiful for the festival.

Kids could paint a pumpkin for only $1 each.

This sharp shooter is trying his aim for a prize!

Some cute boys get a candy handout.

Balloon animals from a Clown with a pet donkey!  How cool is that?