Okmulgee County Fair Concludes

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September 14, 2022

By News Staff

The Okmulgee County Free Fair completed its three-day run last Saturday with competitors of all ages receiving recognition for their work and projects. On Thursday, Okmulgee Farm Bureau held the tractor driving contest for FFA and 4-H students. Placing first was Jake Cox, Parker Larabee, 2nd; and LeAundre Delonia, 3rd. Thanks to Stewart Martin for providing the tractor. For more results and photos from the Fair, be sure to see Friday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times.

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