GALLERY: A week at the fair
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 2 months AGO
Children pop oversized bubbles created by the Bubbler at the Grant County Fair on Aug. 14.
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Competitors in lamb competition at the Grant County Fair lead their sheep back to the barn.
Chase Burke rides the bull on August 14 at the Grant County Fair. It was $5 to attempt to ride the bull and Burke stayed on for over a minute before being bucked off.
A Grant County Fair competitor grabs a quick drink.
Mike Phelps feeds fuel into an engine displayed by the Columbia Basin Antique Power Club at the Grant County Fair Aug. 14.
Pre-rodeo festivities at the Moses Lake Roundup featured Mutton Bustin', held before each performance Thursday through Saturday.
A Future Farmers of America swine fitting and showing competitor checks out his reserve grand champion ribbon as he leaves the arena at the Grant County Fair.
A rider with the Grant County Youth Equine Program competes in a keyhole race Friday at the Harwood Pavilion at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
A family walks down Yarbro Avenue at the Grant County Fair on Aug. 14.
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fair left vivid images for all of us. Here are a few our reporters picked up over the five days of the annual community celebration.
Competitors in lamb competition at the Grant County Fair lead their sheep back to the barn.
Chase Burke rides the bull on August 14 at the Grant County Fair. It was $5 to attempt to ride the bull and Burke stayed on for over a minute before being bucked off.
A Grant County Fair competitor grabs a quick drink.
Mike Phelps feeds fuel into an engine displayed by the Columbia Basin Antique Power Club at the Grant County Fair Aug. 14.
Pre-rodeo festivities at the Moses Lake Roundup featured Mutton Bustin', held before each performance Thursday through Saturday.
A Future Farmers of America swine fitting and showing competitor checks out his reserve grand champion ribbon as he leaves the arena at the Grant County Fair.
A rider with the Grant County Youth Equine Program competes in a keyhole race Friday at the Harwood Pavilion at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
A family walks down Yarbro Avenue at the Grant County Fair on Aug. 14.ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORT
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