The 16th annual Ozark Ham and Turkey Diaper Derby was held at Village Green Shopping Center with baby races at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20. The event was sponsored by Midwest Title and Escrow and provided the opportunity for babies to participate in the Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival.
During each race, parents, or whoever brought the baby to the event, were on one end of the "racecourse" and babies were at the other. Toys, food, keys or anything to entice the crawlers across the finish line was used.
There was no charge for the event. Contestants had three minutes to cross the finish line which was no problem for this years winners. Boys and girls raced separately.
Competing in the girls race was Autumn Fisher, daughter of Anthony and Alana Fisher, California; Katana Fisher, daughter of James and Tonya Fisher, California, and Cori Moffitt, daughter of Matt and Gentry Moffitt, Tipton.
Competing in the boys race was Mason Combs, son of Ryan Combs and Kayla Wilcox, California; Jase David Baker, son of Jon and Ashley Baker, California; and Joshua Howser, son of Aleigha Howser, California.
Crossing the finish line first for the girls was Autumn Fisher and finishing first for the boys was Mason Combs.