Jordan Shadrick, daughter of Cheryl Shadrick, and Kadence Watts, daughter of Bobby and Deann Sanford, were crowned Miss Spring Ho and Little Miss Spring Ho, respectively, following opening ceremonies for the 2010 version of Spring Ho. Both will reign throughout the week of festivities. PHOTO BY RICHARD AKRIDGE Spring Ho is under way, with a variety of activities slated for the week.

Opening ceremonies and the beauty pageant took place Monday, with the crowning of Jordan Shadrick as Miss Spring Ho and Kadence Watts earning the Little Miss title.

On Tuesday, the KCYL Hayloft Party/Colgate Country Showdown Talent Contest was featured at the Ruth Eakin Outdoor Theatre.

Wednesday events include the Kiddie Fishing Derby for youths ages 5 through 12 from 8-10 a.m. at Sulphur Creek. Cane poles and bait are provided, and youngsters fish to earn prizes.

County Fair registration is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Texas Bank Community Room. Senior citizens may register early at 10 a.m.

At 7 p.m., Gospel Night is set at W.M. Brook Park with performances by area churches and musical groups.

At 9:15 p.m., the annual H-E-B-sponsored fireworks display will be held over the banks of W.M. Brook Park.

On Thursday, County Fair exhibits will be open to the public from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Spring Ho Carnival will open at 6 p.m. Participants can purchase a bracelet that allows them to experience all rides during the night for one price.

The Spring Ho Dance Contest will be Thursday at the AMVETS Post 80 home at 7 p.m. Admission is free for those with a Spring Ho badge and $3 for those without a badge.

Spring Ho badges, at $5 each, are available from Beta Mu club members, Cattles Pharmacy, Hodges & Sargent Pharmacy, Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and local banks.

Festival T-shirts also are on sale at Hodges & Sargent, Rutland’s and the Spring Ho office at 101 E. Eighth St. They are $15 for adult sizes and $12 for youth sizes.

Members of this year’s Spring Ho Committee are Jason Wykes, Celeste Johnson, Dean Tomme, Marci Tomme, David Brooks, Cathy Kuehne, Julie Williamson, Shane Hall, Casey Smart, Judith Ann McGhee, Bobby Liverman and Jody Cummings.