Immaculate Conception Riverfest

This year's Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Sept. 10 sought to recognize the school's alumni. Some of the school's graduates gathered following the opening ceremonies for the event for a group photo. The current Immaculate Conception School building marked its 100th year in 2021. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Allison Fowler, acting principal and a teacher at Immaculate Conception School, ladles up a hot funnel cake during the Sept. 10 Riverfest. All proceeds from the annual event benefit the IC School in New Madrid. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

There were plenty of games for all ages at the Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Sept. 10, however Kelso Akins and Nova Small were happy just playing in the duck pond long after the last prize was given away. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A family stands at attention as Evie Hunter performs the National Anthem as part of the kick-off for the day's activities on Sept. 10. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A youngster bows her head as the Rosary is recited at the opening of the Immaculate Conception Parish's annual Riverfest in New Madrid on Sept. 10. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Those attending the Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Sept. 10 gather to buy tickets, t-shirts and add their names to the raffle boards. Money raised from the annual event go to benefit the Immaculate Conception School which serves students in preschool through eighth grade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The annual Immaculate Conception Riverfest is a celebration of faith and community. As part of the opening ceremony, some of the students at the school led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Loretto Alexander leads the recitation of the Rosary at the opening of the Immaculate Conception Parish's Riverfest on Sept. 10. Holding the microphone is Sarah Ezell. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Hungry customers wait as the powdered sugar is added to thier funnel cake at the Immaculate Conception Parish Riverfest. In addition to funnel cakes, there were hambugers, fried potatoes, fried oreos and drinks available throughout the day. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Savannah Jo Hunter drops the circle on the Plinko board at the Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Saturday in hopes of winning either candy, a toy, a prayer or money. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Youngsters hope to land on the lucky square to win a popcorn ball during the popcorn ball walk directed by Noel Robbins. In addition to the popcorn ball walk those attending the Immaculate Conception Riverfest took part in bingo, ring toss, Plinko and other games throughout the day. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Participants in the cornhole tournament send their bags soaring in hopes of scoring points. The cornhole tournament was one of several games offered throughout the afternoon Sept. 10 at the Immaculate Conception Parish's annual Riverfest. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)