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De Soto Fall Festival 2025
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Jefferson County Leader - Sept. 25

Jefferson County Leader - Sept. 25

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Monday, September 29, 2025
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De Soto Fall Festival 2025

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Austin Jarvis of Bismarck, known as “Peanut the Clown,” was a crowd favorite.

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Hunter Ketcherside, 11, of De Soto holds one of the puppies at the Advocates 4 Animals booth.

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Eathon Smith, 10, of De Soto sits in a monster truck.

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Phil Spradley of De Soto had his CJ5 Jeep on display during the car show.

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Samuel Thierheimer, 5, and his sister, Skylar, 3, were among the about 6,000 people who attended the De Soto Fall Festival.

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People fill Main Street during the Fall Festival.

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Megan Headrick, 6, of Blackwell enjoys the first responders’ display.

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Millie Boofer, 2, of De Soto explores a Pippin race car on exhibit.

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Tonya Peeler, food service director for the De Soto School District, raised the most money in the dunk tank.

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Beckham Maupin, 10 months, took first place in the Lucky Duck Contest.

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Thousands turn out for De Soto Fall Festival

Thousands turn out for De Soto Fall Festival

An estimated 6,000 people flocked the 34th annual De Soto Fall Festival on Sept. 20, said Sa…

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