2009 Mercer County Fair Pageant winners crowned

First runner-up is Olivia Nicole Nichols. She also won the fitness award. Second runner-up was Kaleigh Breanne Jackson. Jackson also was named Miss Congeniality. The third runner-up is Aleshia Chilton. Chilton also won the photogenic award. The fourth runner-up was Bailey Milam.

Sammi Compton won the Bobby Pugh Memorial Spirit Award and the 110 percent award went to Olivia Johnson.

Miss Pre-teen Pageant

Taylor Dixon was crowned Miss Pre-teen Mercer County Monday night. Dixon is the 9-year-old daughter of Bobby and April Dixon.

The first runner-up is Kelsie Rose Devine. The second runner-up is Chelsea Jasmine Smith. The third runner-up is Lydia Brodeur. The fourth runner-up is Shelby Burchett.

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If You Go

The Mercer County Fair continues tonight at the fairgrounds. Admission is $5. Carnival ride bracelets are $8. The fairgrounds are located on Linden Avenue. Tonight's events at the fair include:

* 5:30 p.m. - Tiny Miss and Mister, center ring

* 6-9:30 p.m.- Floral Hall opens to the public

* 6:15 p.m.- Little Miss and Mister Pageant, center ring

* 7 p.m.- Pet Show, livestock show pavilion

* 7 p.m.- Horse Pull, motorsports track

* 7:30 p.m.- Horse Show, center ring