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The Quilt FanAttics have been hosting the quilt show at Heritage Days for years at the First Christian Church on Fourth Street. This year was no different. The church sanctuary will filled with beautiful quilts loaned for the weekend by residents of Boonville and Cooper County. This year there were 85 pieces of art on display. Members of the Quilt FanAttics were on hand to answer questions about the quilts and the quilting process. As well as to demonstrate the craft of putting together a quilt. The oldest quilt on display this year was owned by Carla Brewer. It was made in 1900 and is named Sunbonnet Sue after the pattern it features. Carla’s great-grandmother made this quilt for her granddaughters. It was hand pieced, appliqued, and quilted.

With the arrival of summer, outdoor opportunities often turn into family affairs. The relentless pursuit of spring gobblers is just behind us and long stretches of days in treestands are still far off. You hopefully hammered crappie in the spring, and maybe even put enough walleye filets in the freezer to last until fall. This is the time of year to focus on family and take some kids fishing. All across the Midwest, we are fortunate to have simple pursuits that can be used to build outdoor passions in the next generation. This list includes a five top Midwest summer fishing trips.

The ever-popular wine garden and Cooper County Cattleman’s steak dinner were held at the Hain House Gardens again this past weekend and drew a stead crowd. This year the wine garden featured wines from Les Bourgeois, Wildlife Ridge, Seven Springs, St. James wineries. This year the tastings were set up a little different. Wines were grouped and offered by category, i.e. dry, sweet, semisweet, etc., instead of by winery.

Current Cooper County and Missouri State Fair Queen Rosie Lenz rode in a red convertible donated by Rick Ball Automall for the Heritage Days parade. (Photo by Laura Wax) A 1989 3/4 scale model built off of a 1915, 65 horsepower Case steam engine, owned by Tracy Friedrich, led the antique tractor section of the Heritage Days parade on Saturday June 25.

(courtsey of Paula Dean) 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 stick butter 1/2 cup water 2 cups sugar, divided 4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced 1 cup milk Ground cinnamon (optional) Serves 15 Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well.

What is possibly the most iconic building in Boonville is set to celebrate its 165th anniversary in July. In 1838, an all-male dramatic group known as the Thespian Society was established in Boonville, with 60 local leaders.

Carnival Kings provided the carnival for Heritage Days this year. Located along Second Street, it featured rides, bounce houses, games, and of course fair food.

Koda, owned by Rhianna Rumbaoa was so excited to be participating it the Mutt Strut Thursday evening for Heritage Days. (Photo by Laura Wax) .