New Madrid Fall Festival

The team of Dustin Sheppard and Hunter Jones load their big fish into a bucket for the weigh-in during the Twisted Cat Tournament at New Madrid on Oct. 5. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Boats line up for the weigh-in at the Twisted Cat Tournament. Each team could bring in three catfish to be weighed at the end of the tournament. The top teams had weigh-ins of greater than 100 pounds. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Melanie Duncan's 1965 Mustang drew lots of admiring glances from those attending the car show which was part of the New Madrid Fall Festival's events on Oct. 5. Duncan's car won trophies for Best Interior and Best Paint while Bryan McCain's 1968 was honored as the Best Engine and Bill Henry's 1978 Ford F-150 was named Best in Show. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Mia Brown colors a picture at the Ramey's booth during the Oct. 5 New Madrid Fall Festival. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Amelia and Henley Walls decide on which of the crafts this will purchase at a booth at the New Madrid Fall Festival on Oct. 5. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Fishing fans filled the bleachers to watch the weigh-in of the catfish caught by those taking part in the Twisted Cat Tournament during New Madrid's Fall Festival. This year's event featured 37 teams from across the Midwest. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The fish caught during the Twisted Cat Tournament were moved into a holding tank before being returned to the Mississippi River. The sight of the large fish drew a large crowd around the tank. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Gracelyn Beck poses with the Crazy Cats team which took part in the Twisted Cat Tournament during New Madrid's Fall Festival on Oct. 5. Gracelyn won a signed pole from the team for her loud cheers on their behalf. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A youngster wears a crown of foam after playing in the Funky Foam, one of the many activities offered during New Madrid's Fall Festival on Oct. 5. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Jaden Ginther sends foam flying during New Madrid's Fall Festival. With temperatures reaching the upper 80s, the foam provided relief from the heat as well as fun for youngsters and adults. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The SEMO Funky Foam proved to be a hit with youngsters and even some adults during New Madrid's Fall Festival on Oct. 5 (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Kairi Sanders finds a favorite candy during a stop at the New Madrid County Library's booth at the New Madrid Fall Festival on Oct. 5. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Lawson and Eliza Woods were pause during their sales of heir grandmother's jellies in a booth at New Madrid Fall Festival on Oct. 5. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)