Events got under way on Wednesday at the Mercer County Fair.
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Events got under way on Wednesday at the Mercer County Fair.
Named king and queen of the fair were Tanner Nall, son of Rob and Erin Nall of Lineville, and Veronica Tuepker, daughter of Ron and Nancy Tuepker of Princeton. The prince and princess are Brett Hagan, son of Kelly and Sadie Hagan of Princeton, and Mariah Hart, daughter of Spencer and Dr. Tammy Hart of Princeton.
In the 4-H rabbit and poultry show, Sara Stockwell of Princeton won Best in Show, reserve Best in Show and showmanship honors for her rabbit entries. The poultry winner was Veronica Tuepker of Princeton, who received Best in Show, reserve Best in Show and showmanship.
In the open rabbit and poultry show, Chris Priest of Princeton had the grand champion rabbit. Sierra Bruse of Princeton had the reserve champion rabbit as well as the grand champion and reserve champion poultry.
Winners in the pedal pull included:
Ages 3 to 5 – 1. Justin Shields of Lineville, 2. Jasper Hanson of Trenton, 3. Parker Howsden of Princeton.
Ages 6 to 8 – 1. Makayla Dutro of Coffey, 2. Austin Ward of Bethany, 3. Mason Mounce of Princeton.
Ages 9 to 12 – 1. Ashley Owens of Gallatin, 2. Bailey Prichard of Princeton, 3. Braden Donelson of Princeton.
Winners in the baby show were:
Boys, 0 to 3 months – Braxten Johnson, son of Kasey and Shanna Johnson of Galt, angel face and overall baby.
Girls, 0 to 3 months – Maya Walker, daughter of Jim and Jeana Walker of Spickard, angel face and overall baby.
Boys, 4 to 6 months – Adrian Cracraft, son of Aaron and Carrie Cracraft of Eagleville, cutest smile; Calvin Webster, son of Mike and Lynne Webster of Princeton, best personality and cutest swimwear; and Laramie Persell, son of Brian and Holly Persell of Mercer, angel face and overall baby.
Boys, 7 to 12 months – Dyson Fry, son of Robert and Nichole Fry of Spickard, prettiest eyes, angel face and overall baby.
Girls, 7 to 12 months – Madeline Holt, daughter of Chris and Courtney Holt (no town given), best personality; Avery Weber, daughter of Willy and Crissy Weber of Princeton, angel face; Riley Moreno, daughter of Keri Moreno of Princeton, cutest swimwear; and Rebecca Kile, daughter of John and Marla Kile of Princeton, cutest smile, prettiest eyes and overall baby.
Boys, 13 to 18 months – Lane Burkeybile, son of Paula Virtue and Todd Burkeybile of Princeton, cutest smile; Logan Virtue, son of Amie Virtue of Princeton, best personality; Koltin Hevalow, son of Kevin and Jennifer Hevalow of Kansas City, prettiest eyes; Ethan Glenn, son of Lewis and Lindsey Glenn of Spickard, angel face; and Dalton Stephens, son of Chris and Lisa Stephens of Princeton, cutest swimwear and overall baby.
Girls, 13 to 18 months – Alison and Jasmine Allen, daughters of Glen and Carrie Allen of Princeton, cutest smiles; Kaydee Cunningham, daughter of Tadd and Karee Cunningham of Princeton, best personality; Sydney Davis, daughter of Matt and Shay Davis of Mercer, prettiest eyes; Amber Eden, daughter of Charles and Patricia Eden of Mercer, angel face; Jocelyn Hoover, daughter of Chet and Tara Hoover of Princeton, cutest swimwear; and Emily Hanson, daughter of Danny and Shelly Hanson of Princeton, overall baby.
Boys, 19 to 24 months – Parker Coon, son of Josh Coon and Lucretia Brown of Princeton, cutest smile and cutest swimwear; and Parker Hufford, son of John and Misty Hufford of Princeton, best personality, prettiest eyes and overall baby.
Girls, 19 to 24 months – Brea Shipley, daughter of Troy and Lacey Shipley of Mercer, best personality and prettiest eyes; Jaysa Goodin, daughter of Jim and Tami Goodin of Princeton, angel face; and Alley Millsap, daughter of Marvin and Terrolyn Millsap of Gallatin, cutest swimwear and overall baby.
Boys, 25 to 36 months – Brayden Clapham, son of Scott and Amy Clapham of Princeton, best personality and angel face; and Colton Johnson, son of Kasey and Shanna Johnson of Galt, cutest smile, prettiest eyes and overall baby.
Girls 25 to 36 months – Raven Mareno, daughter of Keri Mareno of Princeton, cutest smile; Trinity Devore, daughter of Shannon Devore of Princeton, best personality; Jillian Finney, daughter of Brian and Gina Finney of Cainsville, prettiest eyes; Gillian Sapp, daughter of Tricia Sapp of Princeton, angel face; Jennifer Teel, daughter of Darrell Teel and Julie Vyrostek of Pattonsburg, cutest swimwear; and Skye Uthe, daughter of Jerald and Kelly Uthe of Winston, overall baby.