Local Archives - Alton MO

Thayer is once more hosting its annual St Jude Truck Pull. This is the tenth year hosting this. They will have concessions available.

Fun, games, and food are getting set up for Friday night and Saturday. AltonMo.com is joining the fun with the main game being a cakewalk.

The Run the Town for the Gold 5K/1 Mile Walk/Run is happening the night before on September 30th. Make sure to come out and have fun!

Editorial

Local residents do not want this named Scenic Byway for a number of reasons. However, the reasons are similar no matter the county.

Here’s the list of vendors going to be at the 37th Black Gold Walnut Festival on October 1, 2022. There will be something for everyone!

Macedonia Baptist Church in Alton, Missouri, is celebrating 150 years tomorrow, Sunday, September 25, 2022. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The 37th Walnut Festival is happening on October 1, 2022. AltonMo.com will have a booth at the festival that will have games and cake-walks.

Missouri Little Miss Agriculture USA Myla Woods is going to be at the 37th Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival to promote agriculture.

Alton has a Classic car, truck, and motorcycle cruise-in. This new and exciting event happens the night before the actual Walnut Festival.

Myrtle, Mo, is once again having their Yester-daze on September 24, 2022. They will be having lots of family-friendly and fun activities.

To further serve the community while raising money, the Alton Fire Department is hosting a pancake breakfast.

The 37th Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival is fast approaching. This is a brief overview of the Walnut Festival weekend.