A new event during this year’s Family Night was the nail driving contest. This was a timed event where competitors had to nail two nails and the fastest time was the winner. Competitors had the opportunity to enter as many times as needed to get a faster time.

Crowds filed into the grandstands Friday night before the derby got started at the Clinton County Fair. Most of the week had been plagued with pop-up rain storms and cancelled several events throughout the week.

Clinton County Fair President Jackie Flowers called out names Friday night during the tractor give-a-way. The event started at 6 p.m. and 350 names later, Avery Renee Phillips’ name was called out as the winner.

Another popular event during Family Night is the egg toss. The event saw two groups throw eggs 50 yards ending in a two-team tie. Those teams were Reed Sloan and Chase Gibson and the team of Jackson Hadley and Glen England.

The three legged race saw several spectators compete in the 50 yard event Thursday night at the Clinton County Fair.