Magic is one thing, but it was literally taken to a whole new level at the fair, with magic on stilts by performer Don B!
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Dave Hauschildt of St. Paul’s UCC grilling up some corn at the church’s sweet corn, kettle corn and pickle stand.
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A plate of buffalo mac and cheese from the pizza stand.
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This horse, named Shane and shown by Harper Tufenk, River Ramblers 4-H Club, was greeting people Friday, Aug. 14 in the horse barn.
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Quilts on display in the Kenny Hines Memorial Building are always a highlight of the exhibits.
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Julia Peterson, of Elmwood, crafted this beautiful quilt, which won a Reserve Champion ribbon.
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These pigs belonging to Morgan Hince of the Heartland Hustlers were all cozy during their nap in the Drewiske Barn.
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Jorden Wells of the Maiden Rock Rockets learns about her cat’s color from the knowledgeable judge during the Cat Show Monday, Aug. 10.
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Rory Kosin of the Elm Valley Patriots shows her dairy feeder calf in the Pierce County 4H/FFA Beef Show Friday, Aug. 14.
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Derek Gilde, of Chanhassen, Minn., visits the fair every year to cheer on his goddaughter in 4-H. He grew up in River Falls.
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This young lady is all concentration in the show ring during the Pierce County 4H/FFA Beef Show, held in the Arena Barn Friday, Aug. 14.
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Poultry judging in full swing on Tuesday, Aug. 11 in the Silver Barn.
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Margaret Jansen of the Olivet Otters demonstrates cat showmanship skills to the judge on Aug. 10.
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This group is showing their Heifer Summer Yearlings during the Pierce County 4H/FFA Beef Show Aug. 14.
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Beef Project Superintendent Katie Christenson emcees the Aug. 14 while Supt. Jeff Meyer looks on.
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This young man had his hands full during the Commercial Beef Breeding Stock portion of the Pierce County 4H/Beef Show, but performed with confidence and skill.
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The Llama Project is always popular with fair goers, who marvel over the soft fur and cute expressions.
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The Llama Project is always popular with fair goers, who marvel over the soft fur and cute expressions.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Children line the desks of the Freier School, just like the old days. The Pierce County Historical Association lines the walls with displays each year.
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A cheeseburger from the St. Francis Food Stand is always a must during the Pierce County Fair.
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River Falls FFA member and 2026 RFHS graduate Andrew O’Connor and his 1,200-pound crossbred beef steer, Skunk, were named Overall Grand Champion Market Steer at the Pierce County Fair.
Photo courtesy of Pierce County 4-H
Trevor Doherty keeps his swine in line at the Pierce County Fair Swine Show.
Photo courtesy of Pierce County 4-H
Marshall Funk of Denim-N-Dust has been active participant in the Poultry Project for many years.
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Snow Wayne of Town-N-Country readies her club’s Fair Booth in the Round Barn.
Photo courtesy of Pierce County 4-H
Nevaeh Peters (left) and Ani Whelan of Busy Fingers ready a booth about 4-H travel experiences/opportunities in the Round Barn.
Photo courtesy of Pierce County 4-H
Parker Wright, of Ellsworth, had to be extricated from his #18 car at the Ellsworth Funsters Demo Derby Aug. 15 at the Pierce County Fair after a high-sped collision. EMS transported him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a concussion. According to a Facebook post, he is recovering and looking forward to the Pumpkin Brawl Oct. 10.
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