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40th Annual Country Days this Weekend

By Dustin Kopp|2018-05-29T11:42:00-05:00May 29, 2018 6:37 am|Local News|0 Comments

FARMINGTON, MO (KDKZ-TV)

The 40^th Annual Farmington Country Days is this weekend.

The theme for Country Days this year is “There’s No Place Like Home”.

Many activities are planned this year, from the Carnival Midway and craft booths, to the parade on Saturday, and weekend entertainment including Faith and Family Sunday.

This year, the annual parade will have grand marshals. They are the Leadbelt and SEMO Patriot Guard Riders of Missouri. This year’s entertainment includes Brennin and Maggie Rose on Friday night, and Route 67, Faren Rachel’s, and Jameson Rodgers on Saturday.

This year’s Farmington Country Days will get underway on Friday, June 1 and run through Sunday, June 3.

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About the Author: Dustin Kopp

I joined News Channel 18 in May 2011 in the weather department as Chief Meteorologist. In January 2013, I assumed the roll of News Director. I started my career in 2003 in high school. I attended Farmington High School. While there, I was a student in Black Knight Television (BKTV), doing anything from camera work, to editing, producing and anchoring the weather. I attended Mineral Area College, University of Missouri – Columbia, Mississippi State University and Webster University. While attending college, I continued to help out with BKTV. In 2009, I interned at KOMU-TV, Columbia, Missouri’s NBC affiliate. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Danica and our daughters , Declynn and Danleigh. I can’t forget about our dog, Daisy. We rescued her in 2011. We also have a cat named Dolly. I am committed to giving you the most accurate information, whether it’s from my latest weather forecast, or a news story that could touch your heart. Contact me if you have any questions or a news idea.