Fair packs in fun for kids

In its 124th year, the Hubbard County Fair had a week of fine weather and fun for kids of all ages.

Besides ice cream, pork burgers and other treats, the fair had plenty to attract young fair goers – from carnival rides and midway games to 4-H projects.

Saturday’s festivities included a kids’ pedal pull in which 46 children, ranging from 2 or 3 years old to 11, competed in age classes. Blue ribbon winners included William Kirk, 4, of Wadena; Jacob Smith, 5, of Park Rapids; Gideon Carter, 6, of Park Rapids; Wessley Gartner, 7, of Park Rapids; Ella Mathison, 8, of Menahga; Mack Tate, 9, of Perham; Silas Carter, 10, of Park Rapids; and Alayna Brein, 11, of Bemidji.

A dog exhibition in the livestock barn gave 4-H members a chance to show the progress of their obedience training projects, including long sit commands and a few trips around an agility course.

Also going on were mutton bustin’ at the main arena, a horse fun show, a rabbit agility exhibition, a 4-H premium auction and educational exploration stations.

Those winning ribbons for 4-H projects were recognized Sunday afternoon with a parade of champions and an award ceremony.

1/6: One of the riders takes a spill while wearing his own hot rod helmet during the kids' mutton bustin' exhibition Saturday at the Hubbard County Fair. (Robin Fish/Enterprise) square card

2/6: Gideon Carter of Park Rapids gives his all to win the 6-year-old division of the kids' pedal pull Saturday at the Hubbard County Fair. Wearing a T-shirt that read, "I make dirt look good," Gideon had a full pull, then pulled 22'7" in a pull-off. (Robin Fish/Enterprise)

3/6: Girl power out-pedals two boys as Alayna Brein of Bemidji achieves a full pull to win the 11-year-old division in Saturday's county fair pedal pull. (Robin Fish/Enterprise) landscape card

4/6: Bumper cars yielded smiles and laughter at the county fair. (Shannon Geisen/Enterprise) landscape

5/6: A 4-H club member named Allison encourages her dog Sophie to step lively during the dog agility exhibition Saturday at the county fair. (Robin Fish/Enterprise) portrait card

6/6: Winning a purple dolphin -- with the help of mom -- put smiles on this youngster. (Shannon Geisen/Enterprise) portrait card