The fair is in Arena Park this week, which means carnival rides, farm animals, live entertainment and all the fried food you can handle. Did you know that the first time an airplane appeared in Cape Girardeau was at the 1911 fair, when J.C. Mars flew an aircraft known as the Red Devil around the city? This year’s SEMO District Fair is sure to bring the same sort of thrill and amazement it brought more than 100 years ago. The grandstand lineup offers a wide range of artists and musical styles.