| Photos courtesy of the Bates County Fair, 921news.com, Bates County Live and our thanks to individuals as well!  |
| Anxiously waiting... |
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| A unique ride for the Princess candidates |
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| Another contest hopeful takes the stage |
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| Careful negotiation during the Horseman's Challenge |
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| Baby contest winners: 0-3 month girl: Samantha Hite daughter of Mike and Alaina Hite of Butler 0-3 month boy: Keenan Jay Armentrout son of Abbie Moise and Nick Armentrout of Butler 4-6 month girl: Emily Wackerman daughter of Brandon and Jenny Wackerman of Butler 4-6 month boy: Julius Varns son of Clayton and Mandee Varns of Butler 7-12 month girl: Cheriana Patterson daughter of Kenny and Jodi Patterson of Butler 7-12 month boy: Mason Smith son of Kyle and Penny Smith of Butler 13-18 month girl: Parker Webber daughter of Emily Webber of Pleasant Hill 13-18 month boy: Brandon Algier son of Les and Kimberly Algier of Butler 19-24 month girl: Kenzie Campbell daughter of Scott and Laura Campbell of Appleton City 19-24 month boy: Tucker Newkirk son of Daniel and Becki Newkirk of Butler Toddler winners – 25 – 48 months: Girl – Alayna Alkire daughter of Nick and Jeana Alkire Boy – Eli Doll son of Josh and Sheila Doll |
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| Little Miss Bates County Jocelyn Orso Little Mr. Bates County Cade Brooks |
