Mandi Johnson, daughter of George and Karen Johnson of Dyersburg, was crowned 2008 Fairest of the Fair on opening night of the 61st annual Dyer County Fair. Johnson stands with her court, Second Maid Cara Williams, left, daughter of Tom and Cheryl Mathis and Greg and Lori Williams, all of Dyersburg; and First Maid Rachel Swetnam, right, daughter of Dr. Jeff and Janet Swetnam of Dyersburg. Johnson and her court were chosen from 16 contestants in the pageant. [Click to enlarge]

Mandi Johnson, daughter of George and Karen Johnson of Dyersburg, was crowned 2008 Fairest of the Fair on opening night of the 61st annual Dyer County Fair. Johnson stands with her court, Second Maid Cara Williams, left, daughter of Tom and Cheryl Mathis and Greg and Lori Williams, all of Dyersburg; and First Maid Rachel Swetnam, right, daughter of Dr. Jeff and Janet Swetnam of Dyersburg. Johnson and her court were chosen from 16 contestants in the pageant.