The appearance of red Spider Lilies around the countryside are an indicator that the Winn Parish Fair cannot be far away.

And it’s true.  The annual Winn Parish Fair will run through Monday, September 30 through Saturday, October 5.

Folks often have memories of fairs past that draw them back to the Fairgrounds each year at this time in hopes of reclaiming that experience.  Of, in the case of the many competitions available, maybe they hope to do a little better this year than last.

Those memories might center on the rodeo or the taste of midway food and the excitement of rides.  They might be the fun of watching local youth showing off their livestock projects or strolling through the exhibit building to see the school displays or the many art and home ec entries by young and old alike.

And there, among the floral competitions, memories of the red Spider Lilies, blooming just in time to be entered in that competition, often placed in a traditional Coke bottle.

Come to the Fair.