California Democrat

Photo by April Arnett

Little Mr. and Miss Moniteau County were crowned Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the main arena of the Moniteau County Fairgrounds. The 2011 Little Miss and Mr. Moniteau County, center, are Kierstyn Lawson, 5, and Walker Cary, 4. Runners-up, from left, are Kinleagh Monroe, 5, second runner-up; Myra Silvey, 5, first runner-up; Bronc Hibdon, 4, first runner-up; and Henry Hirschvogel, 5, second runner-up.

Photo by April Arnett

Gavin Porter competes in the Kiddie Tractor Pull Monday, Aug. 1, at the Moniteau County Fair, California. Porter was a trophy winner as he placed third in his division (0-49 lbs.) with his pull.

A favorite at the Moniteau County Fair is the Horseshoe Pitching contest which is held next to Sappington Arena at the fairgrounds in California. Above are entrants who competed Monday, Aug. 1.

Photo by John Inman

Competitors line up for the final A Feature Demolition Derby held Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Moniteau County Fair. The A Feature decided the 2011 Derby Champion.

Photo by John Inman

Over 70 attended the Senior Citizens' Day held Thursday, Aug. 4, at Centennial Hall.

Photo by John Inman

David White, Clark, and his team "Rock" and "Charlie" fully pulled their weight of 3500 pounds plus an additional 2000 pounds during the second run of the Draft Horse Pull held at the Moniteau County Fair Wednesday, Aug. 3, in Sappington Arena.