The 2017 Junior Fair Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is 14 year old Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps, daughter of Troy and Jamie Cripps of Smithville.
She succeeds the 2016 Junior Fair Princess, Abigail Hope Taylor, the 16 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville.
Cripps was among ten young ladies ages 13-16 who competed for the crown on the opening night of the DeKalb County Fair Monday.
The first runner-up was Madison Rae Rackley,the 14 year old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville.
Second runner-up was Shaunta Rose Koegler, the 16 year old daughter of Brian and Leticia Koegler of Smithville.
Monica Mashay Carlton was third runner-up. She is the 14 year old daughter of Leroy and Amanda Hale and Travis and Toni Carlton of Smithville.
The fourth runner-up was Keirstine Robinson, the 13 year old daughter of Nick and Stacey Robinson of Dowelltown.
The title of Miss Congeniality went to 14 year old Hailey Bogle, daughter of Bud and Jenny Bogle of Smithville.
14 year old Alexis Grace Atnip, daughter of Veronica Atnip of Smithville was named Most Photogenic.
Others in the pageant were 15 year old Lauren Rebecca Boles, daughter of Rachel and Perry Boles of Alexandria; 16 year old Kaitlyn Brianna Bain, daughter of Larry and Rachel Bain of Smithville; and 13 year old Mackenzie Leigh Sprague, daughter of Wanda Sprague of Smithville.
The DeKalb County Fair will feature the following events tonight (Tuesday)
•Little Mister (4-6) Lions Pavilion 6:00 p.m
•Little Miss (4-6) Lions Pavilion following
•Antique Tractor Pull TC McMillen Arena 7:00 p.m.
•Corn Hole Tournament Grandstand 7:00 p.m.
•(2) $500 Cash Drawing Lions Pavilion 9:30 p.m.
Memory Lane Stage Events sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust
•Tuesday Night – July 18
* 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Donny Barthelemy
• 7:45 – 8:45 pm – Collins Family Revival
Rides on the Midway by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $16.00 on Tuesday night; $14.00 on Wednesday and $18.00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Admission to the fair is $4.00 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!
For more information, call 615-529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.
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