Twenty-Two in DeKalb Fair Baby Show

July 14, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Twenty-two babies from one day to twelve months old were in the spotlight during the annual Baby Show held Thursday evening at the DeKalb County Fair.

The winners (blue ribbon first place and red ribbon runner-up) are as follows:

*Twins (1 day to 12 months): Mariella Louise Dyer and Lorelai Renea Dyer, 5-month-old twins of Brandon and Mandee Dyer of Liberty

*Boy (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Kasen Jacob Franklin, 3-month-old son of Jake and Amanda Franklin of Smithville
Runner-up: Kasyn Cole Bain, 3-month-old son of David and Allyssa Bain of Dowelltown

*Girls (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Kyla Rochelle Blackwell, 2-month-old daughter of Kerra Necole Blackwell of Liberty.
Runner-up: Orbrie Annamay Burke, 2-month-old daughter of Jonah and Kelsey Burke of Smithville

*Boys (4-6 months)
Winner: Waylon Beau Ferrell, 6-month-old son of McKayla and Adam Ferrell of Smithville
Runner-up: Walker Ridge Dawson, 4-month-old son of Kaitlyn Bain and Seth Dawson of Smithville
Other participant: Oaklynn Bobby Dale Culwell, 4-month-old son of Josie Culwell and Steven Anderson of Smithville

*Girls (4-6 months)
Winner: Jewell Lynn May 4-month-old daughter of Michael and Chelsea May of Smithville
Runner-up: Davina Baldwin, 5-month-old daughter of Jessica Ray and Aulbry Baldwin of Alexandria
Other participant: Remi Layne Duggin, 4-month-old daughter of Gage Duggin and Makia Dimas of Smithville

*Boys (7-9 months)
Winner: Oliver Kaide Frazier, 9-month-old son of Kamien Sparks and Austin Frazier of Smithville

*Girls (7-9 months)
Winner: Scarlett Hendrixson, 9-month-old daughter of Natasha Burdine and Javon Hendrixson of Smithville
Runner-up: Sydney Ann Barrett, 9-month-old daughter of Stephen and Vickey Barrett of Dowelltown
Other participants: Maeleigh Allen, 10 months old of Smithville and Madelyn James Ferrell, 8-month-old daughter of Kaleb and Faith Ferrell of Smithville

*Boys (10-12 months)
Winner: Tucker Dale Turner, 10-month-old son of Mackenley Turner and Tia Turner of Smithville

*Girls (10-12 months)
Winner: Emaline Joanne Wagner, 11-month-old daughter of Cody and Maddie Wagner of Smithville
Runner-up: Elsie Pearl Paschal, 10-month-old daughter of Justin and Makagan Paschal of Alexandria
Other participants: Copelyn Blayke Pendergraff, 11-month-old daughter of Travis and Destiny Pendergraff of Smithville and Callie Ruth Fuson, 11-month-old daughter of Zachary and Leigh Fuson of Alexandria.

The DeKalb Fair Schedule of Events for Friday, July 15:

*Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 48 months: 6:00 p.m. followed by Lip Sync Battle (Finale) at the Lions Club Pavilion

*Farmer for a Day: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*Homemade Ice Cream Contest: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Saturday, July 16:

*Grill-Off Competition: 2:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*Car Show: 2:00 p.m. Registration and judging at 5:00 p.m. with awards to follow
*Gospel Singing: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Pet Show: 5:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*Super Tractor/Truck Pull: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Rides on the Midway provided by B&K Carnival. Unlimited rides will be available for $25.00 on Friday night and Saturday night.

Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates and Midway 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 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

Visit the DeKalb County Fair website at the link below for information about renting booth space, being a sponsor, entering pageants and shows, entering exhibits and events. The contact person and phone number for all of these are listed on the website at
www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com/