Monticello Live

Graduating seniors in Drew County who have participated in county, district, or state fairs (arts/crafts, pageants, livestock and etc.) have the opportunity to apply for the Arkansas Fair Manager’s Association Scholarship.

Applications are available by contacting Tammy Stain at 870-723-9282 and should be completed and turned into the Drew County Fair Board by March 1, 2019.

Eric Chisom was appointed ad Fire Chief at last Monday’s City Council meeting.

Eric joined the Monticello Fire Dept in Feb of 1996. He went full time with the fire Dept in August of 2004 (more…)

Members of the FFA & 4H who participated in the Drew County Fair and made the Jr Livestock Auction were (more…)

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$1 Night at the Fair is Wednesday night.

$1/person to get in.

$1/ride to ride.

The gate opens at 6 PM.

The annual Drew County Fair gospel music night will be held Wednesday, September 19 at 6:30 pm.

Gospel singers, musicians, praise dancers are invited to take part.

Choir, solo, duet, quartet and all genres of Gospel are welcome.

This will be a great worship experience during the fair. Contact Clarissa Pace immediately to be on the program at 870.723.9820

Photos from 2016.

2018 Junior Miss Kelli Jo Stain and Miss Drew County Rachel Langley

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Help kick off Drew County Fair week by entering a float in the Fair Parade!

The parade will take place on Tuesday, September 18, beginning at 5:00 p.m.,with lineup starting along North Main Street in downtown Monticello.  

The parade is free and open to anyone who wishes to enter one of the following four categories: (1) schools and youth groups, (2) civic and special interest clubs, (3) businesses, and (4) individuals.   (more…)

The building rents for $300.00 for 12 hours, with a $300.00 deposit.

Birthday parties for children 12 years and younger is $200.00 for 4 hours.

The kitchen available for an additional $50.00 per 12 hours. (more…)

Haley Hill was selected as runner up in the Miss Drew County Pageant , at the county fair.  This allowed her to compete in the Southeast District Fair pageant.

In the District Fair Pageant, Haley won in the Overall Evening Gown, Overall Swimsuit Wear, Overall Interview, $1,000 Scholarship Award, and was honored as the 2017 Miss Southeast District Fair Queen.

Both Haley, as Southeast Fair Queen,  and Madison Brown, as Drew County pageant winner, will compete for the title of Miss Arkansas.

The carnival is open from 6-10 Friday and from 12-4 PM and from 6-10 PM on Saturday.  Arm bands will be available during both sessions.

Dwight and Joyce Wells have been selected as the Drew County Fair Homestead Family of the Year.

This year’s parade will begin at 5 pm, today.
Participants will need to be in line at 4:30 p.m.

For entry info, call Caprice at (870) 723-8365
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Jr. Miss Drew County Sarah Pennington & Runner Up Kelli Jo Stain

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Click below to see the names of the winners.

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Baby Girl Pageant Winners.
Ansley Gray Walker – Photogenic
Bella Black – People’s Choice
Avery Elyse Brown – 2nd Runner Up
Haylee Williams – 1st Runner Up
Emmie Ruth Young – Winner

Baby Boy Pageant Winners.
Cain Thomas Ramsey – 2nd Runner Up – Peoples Choice
Canyon Craig – 1st Runner Up – Photogenic
Remy Cole Clarke – Winner

Toddler Girl Pageant Winners.
Ali Jo Phillipe – 2nd Runner Up
Cheslee Oxner – 1st Runner Up
Caroline Ruth Lane – Photogenic – Peoples Choice – WInner

Toddler Boy Pageant Winners
Aaron Parker Moore – 2nd Runner Up – Peoples Choice
David Caden Shaver – 1st Runner Up
Carson Wood – Photogenic – Winner

Tiny Mis Pageant Winners
Arabella Wood – Photogenic – 2nd Runner Up
Addison Leigh Demier – Peoples Choice – 1st Runner Up
Laikyn Paisley Cantrell – WInner

Little Miss Pageant Winners
Jaci Analeigh Fortenberry – Tie 2nd Runner Up
Paisleigh Grace Thiele – Tie 2nd Runner Up
Alayna Nicole Veasey – 1st Runner Up
Allie Meek – Peoples Choice – Winner

Young Miss Pageant Winners
Paysley Forrest – Peoples Choice – 2nd Runner Up
Samara Seymore – Winner

Pixy Princess Pageant Winners
Kaylee Nicole Thiele – Peoples Choice
McKenzye Faith Hogg – 2nd Runner Up
Skyler Grace Burns – Photogenic 1st Runner Up
Presley Lynn Cantrell – Winner

 Siuna Ferrell – 2nd Runner Up
Caroline Jane WIlson -Peoples Choice – 1st Runner Up
Trinity Dawn Graham – Winner – Photogenic

 Petite Miss Pageant Winners
Katie Grace Caveness – Peoples Choice – Photogenic – 1st Runer Up
Lexi Jane Boggus – Winner

Mr. Elvin Bates was recently awarded this plaque for being selected as the Drew County Fair Homestead Farm Family of the Year, at the Drew Farm Store. Several members of the fair board were present to congratulate him on the honor.

Mr. Elvin Bates is a 98 year old farmer, bee keeper, sawmill owner, on Old Deane Road. He fought for our country on D-Day. He is likely the oldest veteran in Drew Co., although this has not been confirmed.

This years fair will be held September 17-24.

Memorial Day Weekend races

Mr. Elvin at the Washington D.C. Veteran’s Memorial.

Mr. Elvin Bates is a 98 year old farmer, bee keeper, sawmill owner, on Old Deane Road.  He was asked to serve as County Fair Parade Marshall, representing the “family farmers” of Drew County, Monday, 70 years after he fought for our country on D-Day.  He is likely the oldest veteran in Drew Co., although this has not been confirmed.

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