Fair's youngest stars shine in their Sunday best

Over 100 kids compete in annual baby show

Rob Nunley

Sep 13, 2026 - 5 min read

Rob Nunley photos - Blake Arlene Paekard, right, was crowned the winner of the 49-59-month-old division Sunday, while Madelynn Claire Lopez, left, was first runner-up and Carmen Melissa Mullins took third.

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