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Monday, September 20, 2021 10:11 am

From left, Little Miss Graninte State Kylee McKenna, Teen Miss Granite State Caylee Allen and Junior Miss Granite State Irelyn Pagliuca. (Donnie Hebert photos)

ROCHESTER - The inaugural Miss Granite State Pageant went off beautifully on Sunday at the Granite State Fair, with 15-year-old Caylee Allen taking home Teen Miss Granite State.

The event, held in the fair's Exhibition Hall, also saw Kylee McKenna, 6, win the Little Miss Granite State crown and Irelyn Pagliuca, 10, taking top honors in the Junior Miss Granite State division.

TOEING THE LINE: Kylee McKenna dances for her talent segment

In addition, Miss Photogenic went to Adelaide McArthur, while Allen won Miss Congeniality, which was chosen by the contestants.

All contestants competed in interview, talent and evening gown, while several also competed in the Miss Photogenic Optional category.

Pageant Director Jaime Hebert said she was pleased with the turnout, which saw eight competitors in all, after the pandemic forced cancellation of the former Miss Rochester Fair pageant last year.

She said she hoped to add a fourth age division next year.

STEPPIN OUT - Irelyn Pagliuca performs Irish Step dancing during the talent competition