Clay County Fair 2008

September 17, 2008

Some of the sights and scenes of the annual Clay County Fair and parade.

The antique tractor pull was one of the first events of fair week, and drew a good crowd to the arena.
Amber Rose Moore of Piggott (center) was crowned Miss Clay County 2008 at the annual pageants. Her court included, from left--Elise Watson of Piggott, Charla Dinkins of Rector, Moore, Kristen Grissom of Corning and Byshea Bowers of Corning.
The winners in the Clay County Fair Youth Talent show, which was held Sept. 6, at the Piggott Community Center. The overall winner was Harmony Cagle of Rector (front row, second from left).
Pullers wait their turn in the fairgrounds arena.
Nothing says county fair like a girl and her goat.
A great way to watch the parade, ride along.
More goats and their kids.
Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole had the honor of leading the 2008 fair parade.
Young Junior Miss Clay County Megan Johnson of Piggott launches a piece of candy toward the crowd in the annual fair parade.
Jillian Parker and Katie Strickland show off some of the impressive headwear they've won this year. Jillian was named Junior Miss Clay County at the annual pageants.
While most of the band marched in the annual fair parade, the Marching Mohawk drum line got a ride.
These young ladies know exactly how to have fun at a parade, bring a big sack.
The Rouse boys brought up the rear of this year's fair parade.