NewsSeptember 13, 2014
The last day of the 2014 SEMO District Fair including the Heartland Idol contest and the Clay Walker concert on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Glenn Landberg and Fred Lynch
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th  SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Alicen Sander of Jackson performs "Set Fire to the Rain" by 
Adele in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Alicen Sander of Jackson performs "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Hailey McGowen of Portageville, Missouri performs "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Hailey McGowen of Portageville, Missouri performs "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Makaila Sanders of Cape Girardeau performs "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Makaila Sanders of Cape Girardeau performs "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Sylvia Kern of New Hamburg, Missouri performs "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Sylvia Kern of New Hamburg, Missouri performs "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Kiara Farmer of East Prairie, Missouri performs "Refill" by El Varner in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Kiara Farmer of East Prairie, Missouri performs "Refill" by El Varner in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Anna Nice of Cape Girardeau performs "Broken Wing"  by Martina McBride in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair. The judges awarded Nice first place in the event.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Anna Nice of Cape Girardeau performs "Broken Wing" by Martina McBride in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair. The judges awarded Nice first place in the event.
Danielle Childers of Cape Girardeau performs "Telescope" by Hayden Penettierre in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Danielle Childers of Cape Girardeau performs "Telescope" by Hayden Penettierre in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Amanda Stephens of Cape Girardeau performs "Let Her Go" by Passenger in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
Amanda Stephens of Cape Girardeau performs "Let Her Go" by Passenger in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Clay Walker laughs with his guitarist while they perform at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th  SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Clay Walker laughs with his guitarist while they perform at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th  SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th  SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th  SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th  SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Fans hold up a banner with Clay Walker's hometown written on it during his show at the grandstand Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 on the last night of the 159th  SEMO District Fair.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Fans hold up a banner with Clay Walker's hometown written on it during his show at the grandstand Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 on the last night of the 159th SEMO District Fair.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th  SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Clay Walker performs at the grandstand during the last night of the 159th SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Alex Abernathy of Scott City performs "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Alex Abernathy of Scott City performs "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin in the Heartland Idol contest Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
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The last day of the 2014 SEMO District Fair including the Heartland Idol contest and the Clay Walker concert on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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