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New Kent County Fair 2015

By Andre Jones | August 15, 2015 3:28 pm

Two year old Junior Stewart watches as his arm is decorated with a painting of a flower during his first visit to the New Kent County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15. Patrons partook of rides, exhibits, and games during the three-day event at New Kent High School. For more coverage of the fair, please see our photo gallery.

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Tamika Hathaway accumulated 167 points to claim top billing in the adult division for a third consecutive year in New Kent County Fair’s sweepstakes. Donna Thompson finished in second with 113 points, while Oraphine Crump finished in third with 105 points. This is the second consecutive year that all three ladies have placed in the top three spots.

In the youth division, Justine Eckert repeated for the second consecutive year in the top spot, amassing 103 points with her projects. Mia Gill repeated as runner-up, scoring 55 points and Dylan Holloway rounded up the top three with 43 points.

Adult Division

1. Tamika Hathaway 167, 2. Donna Thompson 113, 3. Oraphine Crump 105, 4. Margaret Pomfrey 101, 5. Martha Martin 70, 6. Donna Friend 61, 7. Marilyn DeHart 55, 8. Jessi Wilson 48, 9. Philip Tanner 46, T-10. Terry Lawler 45, T-10. Toni Johnson 45, 12. Dottie Brandon 33, 13. Mary Gould 31.

Youth Division

1. Justine Eckert 103, 2. Mia Gill 55, 3. Dylan Holloway 43, 4. Tabitha Gill 42, 5. Aaron Sweeney 41, 6. Luke Holloway 38, 7. Aidan Sweeney 37, 8. Libby Noll 31, 9. Annabelle Brame 29, 10. Julia Noll 28, 11. Regan Shumaker 24, T-12. Macy Simmons 16, T-12. Allie Smith 16, 14. Leighton Fessman 11.

Kids take a ride on “Thomas the Train” as it takes to the track during Aug. 15 Saturday festivities at the county fair.

Kids take a ride on “Thomas the Train” as it takes to the track during Aug. 15 Saturday festivities at the county fair.

Tamika Hathaway presents a patriotic display of red, white, and blue ribbons on canned peaches, squash, and eggs,  en route to three-peating as the fair’s adult sweepstakes winner.

Tamika Hathaway presents a patriotic display of red, white, and blue ribbons on canned peaches, squash, and eggs, en route to three-peating as the fair’s adult sweepstakes winner.

Kids and adults take tumbles in a game of bubble soccer, one of the fair’s newest activities, inside the high school gymnasium.

Kids and adults take tumbles in a game of bubble soccer, one of the fair’s newest activities, inside the high school gymnasium.