MOUNT VERNON — Big hairy spiders, carrots and green slime was discussed during the Little Miss and Mr Knox County Fair 2022.
Kensley Titus, of Fredericktown, was awarded the title of Little Miss 2022 on Sunday, spotting a white tiara and red sparkled dress. The crowd gave a thunderous applause when interviewer and MC Samantha Conant announced Titus as the winner.
Kue Clinedinst, of Mount Vernon, became the Little Mr, wearing a white-button shirt, blue bow-tie and suspenders. With a big grin on his face, Clinedinst accepted his award. He put on his “Little Mr” cap and posed for several pictures with Titus for family members and media.
“I’m very surprised,” Clinedinst said.
In the future, Clinedinst would like to show animals at the fair, perhaps chickens and pigs.
Nine Mr candidates and 21 Miss candidates filled the staging area, with it being the first annual Mr show. It was Little Miss 30th year.
Contestants were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up, what they would spent money on and what they thought was the grossest thing imaginable. Some said big spiders, green slime and vegetables like carrots, which brought chuckles from the audience.
“It’s a great community engagement event,” Conant said before the contestant began. “It gets folks interested in what the fair has to offer.”
