St. Paul celebrates Pioneer Days

This year’s Pioneer Days in St. Paul featured 65 vendors including artisans, community and school groups, food, direct sales, and many other makers.

Fellers Fried Bluegrass & Gospel was the final band at this year’s St. Paul Pioneer Days. The event featured music, more than 65 vendors, games, food, contests, and a parade.

Covington and Bonnie Rodgers were named the King and Queen of St. Paul at the St. Paul Pioneer Days.

Inflatables were available for children near the school cafeteria as part of Pioneer Days.

Several thousand people are estimated to have attended the two-day Pioneer Days event. Friday’s weather held off some crowds as there was a surprise storm. Saturday’s sunny skies greeted the many vendors, musicians, and visitors.

The St. Paul Volunteer Fire Department was a big part of Pioneer Days including being in the parade and hosting the department’s annual gun raffle.

The Pioneer Days parade featured people of all ages and many modes of transportation including classic cars, horses, hot rods, wagons, etc.

Jerry Dowding was one of many participants in this year’s St. Paul Pioneer Days parade. He rode his father-in-law’s old tractor that was purchased after the Korean War. Dowding restored the old tractor.

Members of the Huntsville High School Marching Band delighted parade watchers as they performed for the St. Paul Pioneer Days Parade. This is the 55th Pioneer Days event and it included many student and community groups.