Thursday Edition of DeKalb Fair Offers Something for All (View Video Here)

July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The Thursday edition of the DeKalb County Fair offers something for all ages.

(View Photo Gallery of the DeKalb County Fair by clicking link below)

2019 Photo Gallery

Thursday, July 18:
*Senior Day: 9:00 a.m. Alexandria Senior Center
*Junior Goat Show: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
* Baby Show for contestants one day to 12 months: 6:00 p.m. followed Mrs. Fair Queen (up to age 54) at the Lions Club Pavilion followed by Miss Senior Fair Queen (age 55 and older)
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Memory Lane Stage sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust

Thursday, July 18:

6:30 p.m.   Sassy Smithville Stompers & The DeKalb Dancin’ Delights

7:45 p.m.   Terri Lynn Weaver

Rides on the Midway will be provided by Prime Time Amusement. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

(Video Clip Below of David Turner and Friends at Fair Monday Night)

See the exhibits on the fairgrounds including inside the Kenneth Sandlin Center and the Commercial Building.

Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!

Visit the DeKalb County Fair website for more information at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.

July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Keara McKinsey Milligan of Smithville won the Miss Sweetheart pageant Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair. She is the 12 year old daughter of Josh and Cyndi Milligan.

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2019 Photo Gallery

Milligan, who also received the Most Photogenic honor, succeeds the 2018 Miss Sweetheart Addison Isabella Kyle of Smithville, the 12 year old daughter of Jamie Kyle and Cory and Kim Crabtree.

The pageant featured 8 girls ages 10-12.

Eleven year old Bailey Elizabeth Kidd, daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant.

Madison Brooke Dawson was second runner-up. She is the 12 year old daughter of Jarred and Jamie Dawson of Smithville.

Third runner-up was 11 year old Averie Nicole McMinn, daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville. She was also named Miss Congeniality.

Danica Hope Collier was fourth runner-up. She is the 11 year old daughter of Matthew Collier of Alexandria and Britany George of Sparta.

The remaining contestants in the pageant were Autumn Grace Dies, 11 year old daughter of Keith and Amanda Dies of Alexandria; Hailee Ann Marie Merriman, 11 year old daughter of Jake and Joyce Merriman of Smithville; and Kaylyn Isabelle Prichard, 10 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.

2019 Photo Gallery

July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The 2019 Miss Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Khloe Grandstaff, the 9 year old daughter of Tyler and Shawna Grandstaff of Smithville.

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2019 Photo Gallery

Grandstaff was among a dozen contestants ages 7-9 who competed for the title Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair. She also received the Most Photogenic honor.

Khloe succeeds the 2018 Miss Princess Lakelyn Brooke Nelson, the 8 year old daughter of Dustin and Kristian Nelson of Smithville.

Seven year old Destiny Keys of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant. She is the daughter of Ricky and Kendra Guinn.

Second runner-up was Ezalee Moore, the 8 year old daughter of Andrew and Ali Moore of Smithville.

Baylei Anne Benson, the 8 year old daughter of Karey Washer and Christopher Benson of Smithville was third runner-up. She was also named Miss Congeniality.

Lyra Dell McMinn was fourth runner-up. She is the 7 year old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville.

Others in the top 7 were Karah Jo Ford, the 9 year old daughter of Amanda Ford and Hector O-Roscoe of Smithville and Charley Loren Prichard, the 7 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.

The remaining contestants in the pageant were Abigail Yost, 8 year old daughter of Michael and Katrina Yost of Smithville; Kenli Faith Fish, 8 year old daughter of Tiffany Pedigo and Dakota Davidson of Smithville; Hannah Lynnlee Hubner, 7 year old daughter of Amanda Hutchinson and Charlie Hubner of Alexandria; Annabelle Paige Merriman, 8 year old daughter of Jake and Joyce Merriman of Smithville; and Brileigh Nicole Bullard, 9 year old daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley Bullard of Smithville.