18 year old Tyra Grace Graham is the 2017 DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair.
Graham, daughter of Kyle and Doris Graham of Smithville, won the crown Monday evening during the annual pageant held on opening night of the DeKalb County Fair in Alexandria.
Three contestants competed for the title.
The new queen succeeds last year’s winner, 19 year old Bethany Brooke Poss, daughter of John and Lori Poss of Smithville.
18 year old Hannah Renea Walker was named first runner-up and Miss Congeniality. She is the daughter of Scott and Misty Walker of Smithville.
Second runner-up was 18 year old Susan Marie Webb, daughter of C.D. and Cindy Webb of Dowelltown. Webb was also selected Most Photogenic.
(VIEW VIDEO FROM CALF ROPING AT DEKALB COUNTY FAIR MONDAY NIGHT)
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.