Sissy Johnson of DeKalb County won the Lip Sync Battle Friday night at the DeKalb County Fair.
Johnson, who lipsynced to Heart’s “Who Will You Run To” took home the grand prize of $250 and a trophy.
In the contest, participants appeared on stage at the Lions Club Pavilion to do a lipsync performance to a song by a popular artist. Audience response determined the winner.
Taking second place and a $150 prize were Monte Caldwell and Monica Carlton of Smithville who lipsynced to the song “You’re the one that I want” from the movie “Grease”.
Bee Tubbs received third place and a $50 award for her lipsync performance of Mary J. Blige’s “Just Fine”.
Other participants were Destiny Franklin and Wyatt Ware of Smithville who lipsynced to Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe” and Jessica Farris and Bryson Farris of Smithville who did a lipsync performance to Silento’s “Watch Me”.
Today is the last day of the fair for this year. Events are as follows;
Saturday, July 23: Horseshoe Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at Noon.; Gospel Singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 5:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
Take a stroll down Memory Lane and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village.
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00
Admission to the fair is $4.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:00 p.m. The exhibit building is open 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.