Berean Christian Academy Fun Fair

Winning is sweet. Cadence McGlothlin and Tristen Ostertag compared prizes they had won at Saturday's Fun Fair, hosted by Berean Christian Academy, in Monett. Aside from the cakewalk and inflatables, youth had the opportunity to ride a pony, dunk a firefighter into water, and play numerous games of chance at the family-friendly event. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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Everyone's a winner at Plinko. Phillip Gantt helped daughter, Sadie, position the ring at the top of the game and anxiously awaited to discover what prize she won during Saturday's Berean Christian Fun Fair in Monett. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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The corn-popper inflatable ride was provided by the Verona Corn Maize for the Fun Fair. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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While young boys tested their feats of strength at the annual Berean Crhstian Academy Fun Fair on Saturday, the pony rides drew the attention of several young ladies. Josie Spurlock, pictured above, took a turn on the Shetland pony ride, led by Lexie Keeling. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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Twin Spin was a new feature this year at the Fun Fair. Riders pumped the handles on their seats to control the speed of rotation. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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A cupcake won proudly from the cake walk at the Fun Fair. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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Tammy Timmers helped Katie Spurlock decide what design to have painted on her face during Saturday's Fun Fair in Monett, while Kyla Campbell looked on. The event was hosted by Berean Christian Academy and offered an afternoon of games, all-you-can-eat barbecue, music and more. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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Produce was offered for sale at the Fun Fair. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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Boxer Jocks was a popular feature at this year's Fun Fair. Youth were able to climb into the protected bumper car cages and used hand operated controls to throw punches at their opponent. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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There were steady lines at the all-you-can-eat barbecue at the Fun Fair. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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Firefighter Shane Anderson watches carefully to see if the pitch is going to send him into the drink. It did. The Exeter Fire Department's dunk tank was one of the many highlights at this years Fun Fair, hosted by Berean Christian Academy in Monett. According to Anderson, while the afternoon temperature hovered around a balmy 78 degrees, the water in the tank "was cold!" Little ones whose three chances too dunk Anderson missed, often scotched under the tape to hit the lever by hand. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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The Fun Fair offered a car show for viewing by those attending the annual event. (Times photo by Melonie Roberts)
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