Parade kicks off Lincoln County Junior Fair
SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years AGO
For nearly 70 years, the Lincoln County Junior Fair has given area youth the chance to show off their considerable talents.
Students got to show off their abilities in raising stock animals, art, including paintings, photography and handmade creations such as Legos in the 69th annual event.
They also included fresh flower arrangements and baked goods such as cookies, bread and cakes.
Small animals, rabbits, poultry and dogs were shown at the elemetary school while large animals, such as horses, were shown at J. Neils Memorial Park.
Exhibits were open to the public in the Libby Elementary School gymnasium following Friday's parade. The exhibits gave way to the performing arts in the evening.
It wrapped up Saturday with exhibits being open for viewing and the presentation of awards capped the event.
Belinda and Lacy Masters were two people who checked things out on Saturday.
"We came out to see everything and get some ideas for next year," Lacy said.
Belinda was very impressed and said, "The kids have done a wonderful job and they're so talented."
Friday's parade drew a few dozen participants. It received an escort from Libby City Police and was bookended by a member of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Caedence Montgomery drew a poster that graced the cover of the 2023 Fair Book.
The Junior Fair Committee included Chair Brandon Haugen, Co-chair Amanda Montgomery, Treasurer Cassie Morgan, Secretary Kelsey Evans, Jamie Paulsen (superintendents and judges) and Tara Niemi (registration).
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