2022 Pike County Fair kicks off with large crowd

July 27, 2022 at 5:00 am

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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Despite rain early Tuesday, the crowd at the Pike County, Missouri Fair was one for the books Tuesday evening to open the weeklong event.

The over three inches of rain force the cancellation of the dirt drag races and the motocross dirt bike competition, but the rides, rodeo and small stage events went on as planned. The small stage featured the Junior Miss Pike County and the Fair Queen competitions. Taking the title of Junior Miss for 2022 was Reese Turner and Katie Houchins was crowned this year’s queen.

Reese Turner earned the Junior Miss Pike County Fair crown on Tuesday night. She is pictured with fellow contestants Khloe Spires and Brylie Mills.

Katie Houchins won the Miss Pike County Fair pageant on Tuesday night. She is pictured with fellow contestants Ke’La Zacarias-Campbell and Samantha Smith.

In the horse arena, the Outlaw/5J Rodeo crew filled the stands while contestants worked their way through the muddy conditions.

Bowling Green’s Craig Rosenburg tries to catch his calf in the Over 40 Calf Roping event Tuesday night.

While the dirt drag races won’t be made up, the motocross dirt bike races will now be held with the quad races on Wednesday evening.

Find more pictures from this week’s Pike County Fair on KJFM Radio’s Facebook page.