Walker Cary and Kierstyn Lawson crowned 2011 Little Mr. and Miss Moniteau County

August 9, 2011 at 11:50 a.m. | Updated August 9, 2011 at 11:50 a.m.

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.
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.

A total of 55 area youth ages 3-5, including 37 girls and 18 boys, participated in the 2011 Little Mister and Miss Moniteau County contest Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the main arena of the Moniteau County Fairgrounds, where judges ultimately chose Walker Cary, 4, and Kierstyn Lawson, 5, to wear the crowns. Walker is the son of Nathan and Tracy Cary, Tipton, and Kierstyn is the daughter of Jason and Stephanie Lawson, California.

Participants of the contest were not only judged on their presentation the evening of the competition. Earlier that morning, they attended a party where they played games and had snacks, and each was interviewed by the judges.

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