Poke around the carnival in Pocahontas

Standing a whopping 25 feet tall, the Princess Statue on the eastern edge of Highway 3 welcomes visitors to Pocahontas. Photo: Discover Poco

Check out carnival rides and food at the Poca-fest Carnival in Pocahontas on Aug. 18 and 19. It’s the same weekend as the Princess City Car Show, where you can admire various classic and vintage cars or show off your own. Find details online on the Poky Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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