Monticello Live

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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“From Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels” is the theme of this year’s Drew County Fair & Livestock Show.

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There are currently still around 10 commercial booths available for rent for the County Fair, next week.

Booths will open Tuesday- Friday nights, and all day Saturday.

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Donnie Leshe, and grandkids Amber and Kim, are members of the Drew County Beekeepers Association.

The family has more than 70 beehives (an operation called Kim’s Bees) and is planning to participate in the Drew County Fair with honey to be judged, contributing a log from a “honey tree” for an educational exhibit and being part of the parade.

Meet them doing fair week.

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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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Caroline Whitlee Adair was recently awarded 2nd runner up in the 2014 State Fair Junior Queen Division during the final round of competition on Saturday evening in Little Rock.

Photo by TaylorJamesDesign.com 

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Miss Drew County, Anna Norris was one of three selected to advance from Thursday night’s prelim to the finals on Saturday night. Students Charlee Carter, Bliss Jaggers, and Alex Jones from Monticello Dance Academy won the Dance Group division and Charlee Carter won the Dance Solo division and will represent the Southeast region of the state at the Arkansas State Fair Finals Youth Talent Show on Saturday.

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Listed below are the results of the winnimg floats in the 2013 Drew County Fair Parade.

The parade video is also being posted, overnight.

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Saturday night, the annual Drew County Fair “Miss Drew County” pageant was held at the fairgrounds, with Anna Norris was honored as this year’s Miss Drew County.  Anna also won the interview competition.

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Variety – Alex Borchardt–winner

Instrumental Solo – Jessaca Shepherd—winner

Dance Group – Monticello Dance Academy –Tap 3—winner

Dance Solo – Charlee Carter—winner

Over-All Winner
Monticello Dance Academy Tap 3—winner
Charlee Carter—1st place

Shown, left to right: Charlee Carter, Bliss Jaggers, Alex Jones, Jessaca Shepherd and Alex Borchardt

The new Livestock Barn has been completed, and will be in use for this year’s fair.

“Country Nights, Carnival Lights” is the theme of the 2013 Drew County Fair & Livestock Show.

This year’s fair dates are Sept. 16-21. with the Fair Pageants and talent show scheduled for Sept. 9-14

A Junior Fair Board has been formed and will be assisting with this year’s fair.

Remember to start planning your exhibits, now.  The County Extension Office can provide information to help you.

Also, make plans to include your business, club, or organization in the Commercial Booth area.  Call Brenda Reed at 723-6740 to reserve your booth.

Hubert and Evelyn McKeown, longtime fair supporters and Rock Springs residents, have been selected to serve as the 2013 Drew County Fair Parade Marshals.

The fair parade will be held September 17.

The Drew County fair board is pleased to announce our 2013 Jr. Fair Board. This is our first year for this group and it is showing to be a great decision.

The purpose of the Jr. Fair Board is to increase the support of our youth, and educate them in the operations in community programs, such as the County Fair.

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