Hamilton County Fair: Powered by volunteers

Unpaid workers at fair estimated to number in the 100s
 

Volunteer Swine Show Supt. Duane Danielson (left) and his brother Darin work to coax a hog into position for a photo with 4-H Intermediate Showmanship Reserve Champion Paxton Janzen Saturday morning.
Volunteer Swine Show Supt. Duane Danielson (left) and his brother Darin work to coax a hog into position for a photo with 4-H Intermediate Showmanship Reserve Champion Paxton Janzen Saturday morning.

“Something like this — this fair — is not possible without all the help, from both volunteers and the sponsors.” So said Hamilton County Ag Society President Justin Hermanson in a pre-fair interview more than a week ago. Today with the 2024 Hamilton County Fair in the rear-view mirror, Hermanson has even more praise for the unpaid troops who make the fair happen each year.  Asked on Monday ju…