Photos: County fair draws a crowd despite bad weather
Although there were plenty of clouds and rainstorms, the 2018 Walworth County Fair enjoyed some good weather, too, and patrons turned out to support their favorite competitors and to have a good time. Here are some of the sights and scenes from the county fair.Â
Rachel Haggerty on horse at county fair 2018
Rachel Haggerty of Elkhorn takes a breather with her horse "Luna" during a horse competition at the 2018 Walworth County Fair.
Madison Kimble, 15, of Janesville prepares one of her cows
Madison Kimble, 15, of Janesville, works with one of her cows during the 2018 Walworth County Fair in Elkhorn.
County fair ribbons for winner in horse barn
A competitor displays ribbons in the horse barn Sept. 2 signifying a successful year at the Walworth County Fair. (Photo by Scott Williams/Regional News)Â
Carnival riders on Yo Yo at county fair 2018
Walworth County Fair patrons enjoy their ride on the Yo Yo carnival ride Sept. 2 on the county fair midway. (Photo by Scott Williams/Regional News)
Paul Shellman Amber Gronowski at county fair
Paul Shellman, left, and Amber Gronowski, both of Elkhorn, sit to have their caricatures drawn Sept. 2 by artist Bernie Tennis at the Walworth County Fair. (Photo by Scott Williams/Regional News)Â
Cow barn at Walworth County Fair 2018
Cows and farmers alike enjoy a break Sept. 2 in one of the livestock barns at the Walworth County Fair. (Photo by Scott Williams/Regional News)
Henry Miller, 4, in front, and Brenden Miller, 11, look at a cow
Henry Miller, 4, in front, and Brenden Miller, 11, pet a cow at this year's Walworth County Fair. Beata Miller, the children's mother, said attending the fair is both an enjoyable and educational experience for her children. (Photo by Dennis Hines/Regional News)
Lori Hintz quilter at county fair 2018
Lori Hintz of Quilting Connection LLC in Elkhorn demonstrates a long-arm quilting machine Sept. 2 during the Walworth County Fair. (Photo by Scott Williams/Regional News)
Horse at county fair 2018
A horse with an impressive braid on its mane watches spectators file past its stall Sept. 2 during the Walworth County Fair. (Photo by Scott Williams/Regional News)
Emma Syberson, 11, of Clinton and Aubrey Ganhs, 11 of Elkhorn presented some pigs
Emma Syberson, 11 of Clinton, and Aubrey Ganhs, 11, of Elkhorn, take a breather in a livestock barn during the 2018 Walworth County Fair.
Kids with pig noses at Walworth County Fair 2018
Having fun with rubber pig noses at the 2018 Walworth County Fair are Bree Monahan, left, and her friend, Gavin Dantuma, both 5, and both from Rockton, Illinois.
Decorated barn stall at county fair 2018
A barn stall is elaborately decorated Sept. 2 in the horse barn at the Walworth County Fair, where competitors take seriously their moment to shine at the county fair. (Photo by Scott Williams/Regional News)
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