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  • 2021 pet parade features hometown heroes

    Susan Tooke|Updated Aug 18, 2021

    A record crowd was entertained during the 2021 Carter County Fair Pet Parade last Friday. Seventeen entries consisted of a variety of pets. The animals included a duck, a goat, a Highlander, horses, a llama, a pony, sheep and dogs of all shapes and sizes. Hometown Heroes, being the theme, brought up many hilarious, clever and heartfelt entries. Ranchers, farmers, firefighters, EMS, law officers, teachers, Dahl Memorial healthcare providers and linemen were some of the heroes...

  • Make plans now for the pet parade

    Susan Tooke|Updated Aug 4, 2021

    It’s too hot to be outdoors so why not stay inside, grab a cold drink, put your thinking caps on and create an idea for the pet parade! We always seem to have a great turn out in the audience so let’s give them the entertainment they deserve! Our judges are also looking forward to seeing what each entry has in store for them. Here is what you need to know: Carter County Fair Pet Parade Friday, August 13 Sponsored by: Alkali, Inc. Theme: Hometown Heroes (just one category and same as the parade theme) Prizes: 1st Place: $50...

  • Days of '85 Pet Parade

    Susan Tooke|Updated Jun 10, 2021

    You’ve probably already heard, the theme for the Carter County Fair this year is “Hometown Heroes’”. At first glance I thought it was going to be a tough one to work around. But, no! Think about all the people it takes to make a community flourish…volunteer firemen, linemen, law officers, beauticians, farmers, ranchers, cowboys, local businessmen, lawyers, doctors, veterinarians, teachers, nurses and veterans to name just a few. For a number of years the Marshall Ranch has sponsored the Pet Parade at the fair with some very...