Medallions are awarded to Cloverbuds who performed best in interviews in which a 4-H leader interviewed them about animals and their care.
The Brown County Historical Society opened the one-room schoolhouse on the fairgrounds over the weekend. Hundreds of fair visitors were able to get to know the traditional form of school. Evangeline Scharf dressed in old-fashioned clothing on Saturday and practiced writing with chalk on a slate.
Sheldon Rieke, a member of the Optimist Club, regrets that the organization has sold out of its cheese curds. The Optimist Club had half a ton of cheese curds with them at the beginning of the fair, but by Sunday afternoon it was all sold out.
Kathy Fredrickson gives a short speech after receiving an award for her service as 4-H food stand leader.
During Alpensterne’s performance before the wood carving auction, the band sang Happy Birthday to Candice Stadick (seated on a bench). Stadick was the board secretary of the Brown County Fair and celebrated her birthday this week.
Three seniors are honored for their contributions to 4-H as they begin a new chapter in their lives.
Lauren and Larry McMackin learn from 4-H projects.
Staff photos by Clay Schuldt and Daniel Olson