It was a fun-filled night Wednesday at the Carbon County Fair near Palmerton, in spite of an intermittent rain that fell.

The rain seemed to have virtually no impact on attendance as the midway remained crowded to closing time.

Most people weren’t even carrying umbrellas while munching on fries and ears of corn or small-town socializing with friends.

The featured main stage entertainer was Marie Levin, a Palmerton native who has excelled as an impersonator of country superstar Reba McEntire. Levin, sporting the fiery, signature red hair of Reba, sang many of the hit songs of her idol.

Presently residing in New Tripoli, Levin has done her Reba impersonations throughout the country including Las Vegas.

Wearing a long-sleeve, sparkling, off-white shirt with matching boots, she received robust applause from a large crowd after every selection.

The real fun of the night was at the 4-H show ring.

First, there was a “Little Miss Princess” competition. Then, there was a livestock costume show which showcased the creativeness of the 4-H participants.

In the “princess” contest, about a dozen girls ranging from about 4 to 9 in age walked past the audience, with the winners decided by applause. The emcee was Fair Queen Lea Yemm, who also had the honors of performing the coronations.

Named Little Miss Princess was Elizabeth Glose, age 4, daughter of Elyse and Thomas Glose of Palmerton.

The alternate is Luna Wentz, age 9, daughter of Megan Milkovich of Palmerton.

The livestock costume show had both animals and the exhibitor wearing unique garb.

Among them:

• Jack McCormick of Lehighton had his rabbit named Scott in a cardboard holder, with it depicted as a S’mores. He accented it by carrying a pronged stick.

• Cadence Graver of Lehighton dressed her lamb as Uncle Sam, complete with a beard, and she wore Betsy Ross garb.

• Olivia Stewart of Weatherly had a cape on her “Super Heffer.”

• Paisley Stewart of Palmerton exhibit came into the fair like a lamb and out like a lion. Actually, the lamb, Butterball, was attired in a lion costume looking intimidating in a furry, brown mane.

“These kids put a lot of thought and work into their costumes,” said Jerry Dukirkland of Kunkletown, who was attending the fair, but stumbled upon the costume show. “This was entertaining. This fair still prioritizes agriculture.”

Besides the commercial vendors, many local nonprofit groups use the fair for fundraising.

The grandstand show was a junk car race.

The fair continues through Saturday.