2012 Bedford County Fair Opening and Youth Night

Kids chase around a greased pig as tradition during youth night at the Bedford County Fair. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Flags fly during the opening ceremonies at the Bedford County Agriculture Center. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Chelsea Kimbrell waters the roosters at the chicken sale. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Couple of the roosters for sale at the chicken sale. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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A few of the roosters for sale at the chicken sale. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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The chicken auction was a frenzy of activity. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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County officials introduce themselves to the crowd at the opening ceremony of the Bedford County Fair. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Scouts from Troop 370 hold the flag while Valerie McConnell sings the National Anthem. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Fairest of the Fair Pageant Chairman Jerri Lynn Smith introduces the Young Miss Bedford County Fair Queen and her court. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Miss Bedford County Fair Queen and her court. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Some of the fair's platinum sponsors and representatives welcomed the crowd at the opening ceremonies. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Representatives from the National Guard and Navy were honored at the opening ceremonies. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Representatives from the National Guard were honored at the opening ceremonies. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Austin Blankenship holds a Ball Python. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Shetland Ponies were part of the entourage brought by the Tennessee Valley Zoo. Also on hand were an alpaca, goats, snake and tortoise. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Kids lined up for the egg toss competition during youth night, sponsored by Wendy's and organized by the fair's youth board. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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He cradled this one just right to keep it from cracking. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Brennan Sanders had to hustle to grab this egg tossed by Hunter Morgan. The pair won the competition. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Drew Harris greases up one of the pigs used in the chase. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Cascade FFA members made sure that the pigs stayed lubricated. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Riggs Horton gets acquainted with the pigs before he attempts to chase them down. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Kids chase around a greased pig as tradition during youth night at the Bedford County Fair. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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This hold was still not quite enough to snatch up the greased pig. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Wendy was even on hand. Wendy's sponsored the competition giveaways, handed out balloons, and provided much needed drinking water. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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The girls' bicycle race was a close call. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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The boys line up as they get ready to take off for their race. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Geren Rides was setting up shop on Monday afternoon. They will have their midway carnival open at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. This trailer houses a diesel generator (one of two they use to power their rides) that burns through 13 gallons per hour. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Workers for Geren Rides set up the Ferris wheel. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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Some of the rides lit up before the night was over. Here, the Himalayan is partially set up on Monday evening. (T-G Photo by Mitchell Petty)
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