Deadline today for senior day at fair
The Warren County A&L Fair is almost here and a flurry of activity is evident at the fair grounds. Preparations are being made for the 28th annual Senior Citizens Beauty Show, Talent Show and Fun Festival.
Chairperson Cheryl Watson Mingle and her staff organize most of the activities that bring so much joy to seniors in our area. Plans are made far in advance and many seniors are bussed to the grandstand area from area nursing facilities. The activities begin at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on the grandstand stage.
“We have more entries this year than we have had in the 17 years I have been involved.” said Mingle. “We even have a group of seniors coming up from Smithville.”
Mingle encourages anyone interested in participating in the activities or enjoying a complimentary lunch, provided by Dr. Jimmie Woodlee, to pre-register. Today is the deadline and applicants must register in person at the Senior Center at 809 Morrison St. Applications cannot be accepted on Senior Citizen Day.
Events available for entry include:
Hog calling for women and men, buck dancing, oldest man and oldest woman, oldest married couple, couple married longest, men’s sexy legs, most handsome man, prettiest woman, tall tales contest, talent for men and women, shortest man, tallest woman, cracker eating contest, knotted knee contest, women with prettiest legs, watermelon seed spitting and fall hat contest.
Lunch will be served at noon and Bingo games will be enjoyed following the meal.