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2017 SEMO District Fair - Favorites

Andrew J. Whitaker, Fred Lynch, Ben Matthews
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Southeast Missourian photographers chose their favorite images from the 2017 SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.

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    Aaron Hovis and Alyssa Hovis compete in the cross-cut saw event Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. The team placed third with a cut in 33.63 seconds. (Fred Lynch)
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    Ben Klott of Perryville, Missouri drives his New Generation Harvester in the Dewitt Auction/D&S Salvage Hot Rod Truck and Tractor Pull on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
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    Wade Henry juggles two balls and a revving chainsaw in his strolling show Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
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    Charlie Starr and Blackberry Smoke perform Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    The audience responds as Blackberry Smoke performs Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Jaydyn Frank, left, Caylyn Frank and Maygyn Frank ride Cliff Hanger on the midway Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Wade Henry entertains the crowd with juggling in his strolling show Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Mikhail Ashworth assists the strolling showman, Wade Henry, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Grayson Brewer tries climbing the Crazy Ladder on the midway Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Gregg and Karen Woody show a brown bear at Woody's Menagerie Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Chris White eats corndogs with his daughter, Jocelyn, 6, and son, Liam, 4, at the SEMO District Fair on September 12, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Charlie Daniels Band performs in the Arena Grandstand during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Friends and fans look on as crew members work on a car driven by Stephen Dunn in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Chance Lantz lassos around while he waits for customers during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Cash Menees, 7, smiles while walking around during the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Robert Laseter of Sikeston sits between his two International Harvester tractors at the SEMO District Fair on September 10, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A view of the midway during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Crowder performs at the SEMO District Fair on September 12, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Terry Zoellner kneels in front of the stage during a performance by Jasmine Murray at the SEMO District Fair on September 12, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A view from the Ferris wheel during the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Keith Gross of Scott City cuts plate off his car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A car catches fire during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Adeline Cook throws a hat onto Kenny Ahren's head during a show at the SEMO District Fair on September 10, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    From left, Lauren and Megan Birk ride in swings at the SEMO District Fair on September 10, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Brothers Walker perform at the SEMO District Fair on September 12, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Gretchen Brent waves as her grandson Eli Subramani rides the swings during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    People ride amusement rides during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Bryan Bohnert, 4, looks back as he prepares to shoot his bow and arrow at a target during the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Mason Mayfield, 9, completes 11 pull ups during the SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    People ride the swings during the SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)