Carnival rides, games, and food are just some of what the fair offers. (photo by Gage Wilson/Glasgow News 1)
By GAGE WILSON
Glasgow News 1
The first night of the Barren County Fair brought in hundreds of residents from the area. Beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, the fairgrounds filled up quickly with families enjoying carnival games and rides.
One of the more unique activities at the fair was the “Catfish Wraglin’” with a first prize of $300. Six participants tried to catch a catfish with nothing but their hands. The participants ranged from 15 years old to 61. The competition lasted for almost an hour with the final round consisting of a father and son pitted against each other.
Ultimately, Kendall Shaw the father of the duo claimed the $300 with his son, Ryan Shaw, placing second.
“My strategy was to stay still and wait for it to come to me,” said Kendall Shaw. “Plus, I knew he (Ryan) would be splashing around everywhere and would lead the fish right to me.”
Judge-Executive Jamie Byrd, with her family, was present for the event.
”I love the fair. It’s just a great chance for people to really get that feeling of living in a small town,” she said, “watching people noodling catfish, funnel cake, the games, it’s nice just to be country.”
Many of Barren County’s youths also came out to enjoy the fair.
Layne Mangrum, a student at Barren County High School, was among that crowd.
“It’s really cool to get to go out and hang with my friends. First thing we did was hit the rides,” Mangrum pointed to one of the larger spinning rides. “That was was definitely my favorite.”
The fair will continue each night, with Saturday being the last day, and will offer different games and competitions each night.
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