Little Miss Friendly 2023, Clara Hansen, cuts a ribbon to signify the opening of the 2024 fair as people cheer at the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Miss Lewis County Katelynn Guenther waves to attendees of the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Little Miss Friendly 2023 Clara Hansen prepares to cut a ribbon to signify the opening of the 2024 fair at the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Little Miss Friendly, Clara Hansen, is handed a pair of scissors ahead of a ribbon cutting at the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Centralia graduate, Chihiro Bringman, sings The Star-Spangled Banner during the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Brian Mittge performs his song, “Sweet Home Lewis County”, during the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Brian Mittge performs his song, “Sweet Home Lewis County”, during the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Miss Lewis County’s Teen, Capri O’Neill, recites a poem during the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Little Miss Friendly candidates take turns telling cow themed jokes during the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer speaks during the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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