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McDowell County Fair kicks off with pageant and music
The fifth annual McDowell County Fair begins Monday at the Gary Football Field and runs through Saturday July 19 with gates opening at 3 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. Saturday. Linda Vance says opening ceremonies will feature a WELC Radio live broadcast and the Miss McDowell County 2003 Kathy Timpson introduction. The week includes bluegrass, sock hops, dance and archery contests, pageants, a talent search, a dog show, baking contests, watermelon spitting, karaoke, a chili cook-off, rabbit races, and a final battle of the bands with cash prizes and a fireworks display. Contact Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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