Sikeston in Bloom

Monday, May 5, 2014

By Jill Bock, Staff

Perfect spring weather set the stage for the annual Sikeston in Bloom Festival in the Legion Park in Downtown Sikeston Saturday. The event offered music, craft vendors, pony rides and food.

The Big Idea was one of several groups performing throughout the day.
Penny Allen of Perryville with Boot Bling Gals shows some of the bracelets available to customers.
Sophie, 7, and Raylee, 5, shop with their mother, Sherrie Odum, at Boot Bling Gals, a Perryville vendor.
With the return of Sikeston's Farmers Market, Cindy Hampton took the opportunitty to select some preserves from one of the many food vendors.

Brenda Hale buys plants from Henry's Plants of Dexter with assistance from Linda Kestner.
Blaise Thomas, 6, and little brother, Cash, 5, select their favorite flowers from a selection offered by Bizzell's Lawn Care and Nursery.