One of Southwest Missouri's oldest autumn and largest festivals has joined the ranks of events cancelled over COVID-19 concerns. The Mount Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce announced earlier this week that the annual Apple Butter Makin' Days, originally planned for October 11-13, has been cancelled. In a statement on social media, the organization said, "For the protection of our schools, nursing homes and general public health, we are cancelling Apple Butter Makin' Days 2020. We will begin planning soon for the 2021 festival...
