A fair week, despite the heat

Fair board, volunteers overcome heat, rain obstacles to pull off successful event

  • Pictured from left, Khloe Allen, Josie Daugherty and Shelly Staehr smile from the spinning thrills on the midway.
    Pictured from left, Khloe Allen, Josie Daugherty and Shelly Staehr smile from the spinning thrills on the midway.
  • Conner Smith drew a crowd estimated at more than 500 people Friday night. Despite extreme heat during the day and a late afternoon thunderstorm, the show hit the stage on time.
    Conner Smith drew a crowd estimated at more than 500 people Friday night. Despite extreme heat during the day and a late afternoon thunderstorm, the show hit the stage on time.
  • 4-H Chicken Show judge Larry Rauert talks with contestant Sawyer Dietz about his entry on Wednesday morning.
    4-H Chicken Show judge Larry Rauert talks with contestant Sawyer Dietz about his entry on Wednesday morning.
  • Leightyn Jensen is the center of attention during Friday's beef show.
    Leightyn Jensen is the center of attention during Friday's beef show.
  • Karaline Hernandez and Jay Gutierrez enjoy a fun ride down the slide, one of many attractions at the D.C. Lynch Carnival.
    Karaline Hernandez and Jay Gutierrez enjoy a fun ride down the slide, one of many attractions at the D.C. Lynch Carnival.
  • 4-H peewee showmen got a chance to get in the ring for the first time at Friday's Beef Show.
    4-H peewee showmen got a chance to get in the ring for the first time at Friday's Beef Show.

    Despite brutal heat, heavy rain and all sorts of unexpected logistical challenges, the 2023 Hamilton County Fair drew rave reviews from all over the fairgrounds and beyond. See the full fair wrap up plus photos of all the fair events in this week's ANR.