The Pana Tri-County Fair kicked off with its pageants Wednesday night.
Dozens of contestants competing for the title of Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen or Queen Pana Tri-County.
2021 Pana Tri-County Queen Sidney Wagner has won every title she has competed for, but she says nothing compares to the honor of Queen.
Last year's Teen Miss Pana Tri-County Queen Hailey Durham says pageants help young girls flourish.
The Pana Tri-County Fair runs all day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Parade starts at 10 a.m. Monday in downtown Pana. See a full schedule of events at panatricountyfair.com.