COURTLAND—Girls ages 3-15 took to the main stage Wednesday evening, helping draw one of the largest weeknight crowds to the fair in years.

Janet Joyner, one of the organizers, said that the event was wonderful.

“It had a great turnout and everything went smoothly,” Joyner said. “I am sad that it was over.

“Everyone we talked to, we got great feedback about the event. Everyone loved it.”

The girls also raised money — a total of $5,500, with Haley Yeary, who was in the Little category, raising the most. Yeary’s parents are Michael and Ashley Yeary.

“They did a great job,” Joyner said. “It was more than what I could have ever dreamed of. The money will help us start a scholarship next year for the winners.”

The winners:

In the Wee category, the winner was Elana Raiford, 3, of Courtland. Her parents are Casey and Penny Raiford. The runner-up was Skylar Carr, 3, of Franklin. Her parents are Nicole Noia and Matthew Carr.

In the Little category, Brooklynn Drake, 7, of Newsoms was the winner. Her parents are Eric and Cheryl Drake. The runner-up was Amelia Pulley, 6, of Franklin, and she also raised the second largest amount of money. Her parents are Tony and Kasie Pulley Jr.

In the Junior category, Emily Duncan, 10, of Franklin, was the winner. Morgan and Susann Duncan are her parents. The runner-up was Mary Katherine Cobb, 9, of Capron. Her parents are Joey and Katie Cobb.

In the Pre-teen category, the winner was Megan Purvis, 12, of Franklin. Her parents are Cris and Dawn Purvis. The runner-up was Emma McClelland, 11, of Franklin. Her parents are Kenny and Robin McClelland.

In the Teen category, the winner was Brianna Johnson, 15, of Boykins. Ben Johnson and Dana Story are her parents. Haley Bunch, 15, of Courtland was the runner-up. Her parents are Glenn Bunch and Heidi Sadler.

The other contestants also voted for Miss Congeniality for the two older age groups. For the 11-13 age group, Emma McClelland won. For the 14-15 age group, Sidney Walton was voted Miss Congeniality.