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Not to be outdone, however, Perez swept the Pie Eating competition, coming in well ahead of all the competition.
The youth eating competitions were also exciting spectacles. Gillian Raymond completely dominated the youth Hot Dog Competition. She ate five hot dogs, tying the record in the adult competition.
In Pie Eating, Kassandrya Goodman proved the fastest “Pie Eater” at a table full of tough competition.
Before these herculean contests were completed, the local Volunteer Fire Departments were already working hard to cool everyone off. Droves of kids and parents alike were soaked by the fire hoses. This traditional water fight brought a close to a morning of fun.
Throughout the next few hours families swam, barbequed, and celebrated Independence Day on their own. Many took time to go swimming at one of the local pools, which were open free of charge for several hours.
In the evening hundreds flocked again to the Fairgrounds for the closing program and fireworks. The American Legion opened the evening by retiring the flag. Afterward everyone moved into the Fine Arts building for a great dinner provided and served by the Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce. |
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Gillian Raymond, the Youth Hot Dog Eating Champion ate five hot dogs, winning her the Championship and tying the Adult Champion. |