July 10, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
18-year-old Kenlee Renae Taylor is the 2023 DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair.
(View WJLE DeKalb County Fair Photo Gallery at link below)
https://www.wjle.com/dekalb-county-fair/
Taylor, daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville won the crown Monday evening during the annual pageant held on opening night of the DeKalb County Fair in Alexandria. There were six contestants. Taylor was also named Most Photogenic.
Kenlee succeeds the retiring Fairest of the Fair, Addison Jean Puckett, the 19-year-old daughter of Jimmy and Anita Puckett of Smithville.
First runner-up in the Fairest of the Fair event was Allyson Roxanne Fuller, the 17-year-old daughter of Anthony and Amanda Fuller of Smithville.
Second runner-up was Alexis Grace Atnip, 20-year-old daughter of Veronica and Gary Johnson of Smithville.
The title of Miss Congeniality went to18 year old Elizabeth Carlene Gaines, daughter of Beverly Anderson of Smithville.
Other contestants were 19-year-old Mackenzie Leigh Sprague, daughter of Wanda Sprague and Wendell Bradford of Smithville and 18-year-old Caitlin Elisabeth Washer, daughter of Charlise Washer and John and Karey Washer of Smithville.
Meanwhile 39-year-old Amanda Joy Ford of Smithville was crowned the 2023 Miss Fair Queen of the DeKalb County Fair for contestants ages 21-54.
The Tuesday night schedule at the Fair is as follows:
Tuesday, July 11th:
Little Mister (4-6)-Lions Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.
Little Miss (4-6)- Lions Pavilion – following
Mrs. Fair Queen (21 to 54)- Lions Pavilion – following
Miss Senior Fair Queen (55 & up)- Lions Pavilion – following
Corn Hole Tournament- Ag Center – 7:00 p.m.
ATV/Motorcycle Racing- TC McMillen Arena 7:00 p.m.
Body Boutique by Bee-Lions Pavilion– 8:00 pm
Three Parts Grace – Lions Pavilion- 8:30 pm.
Open Poultry Show (All Week)- Barn
Cash Drawing- Lions Pavilion – 9:30 p.m
For more information visit www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com/
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