Moniteau County Fair Baby Show draws about 70 entrants

August 9, 2011 at 11:58 a.m. | Updated August 9, 2011 at 11:58 a.m.

Winners of the Best Baby Girl 8-16 Months category of the Moniteau County Fair Baby Show, from left, are first place, Jana Lawson, 11 months, daughter of Jason and Stephanie Lawson, California; second place, Faith Ashley, 10 months, daughter of Crystal and John Ashley, California; and third place, Lilyan Gerlach, 14 months, daughter of Samantha and Jeff Gerlach, Jamestown.
Winners of the Best Baby Girl 8-16 Months category of the Moniteau County Fair Baby Show, from left, are first place, Jana Lawson, 11 months, daughter of Jason and Stephanie Lawson, California; second place, Faith Ashley, 10 months, daughter of Crystal and John Ashley, California; and third place, Lilyan Gerlach, 14 months, daughter of Samantha and Jeff Gerlach, Jamestown.

One of the most popular events at the Moniteau County Fair is the annual baby show, which drew about 70 competitiors Saturday, Aug. 6, at the main arena of the fairgrounds, despite temperatures that climbed as high as 100 degrees.

"The number of entrants was definitely down this year," Event coordinator Sally Vogel said. "I'm sure the heat was a big factor. We had quite a few entrants who were registered, but then didn't show up for the contest. It was just miserably hot."

Judges ultimately chose three winners in each of the seven age categories, except for the Twins Under 2 Years category, which only had two entrants.

For more of this story along with more photos check out the Aug. 10 issue of the California Demcrat.