The Kane County Fair opened yesterday at the fairgrounds in St. Charles. The 2010 event runs through Sunday and I encourage everyone to attend. The fair provides a great opportunity to learn more about our agricultural heritage and to see how the youth of today are keeping that heritage alive. Also, the fairgrounds has undergone a tremendous transformation over the past 2-3 years, with substantial capital investments having been made. This includes a new exposition facility, enhanced landscaping and walkways, and improved parking facilities.
The fair has a long and established history with the City of St. Charles. For a good summary of some of that history, click here to read Dave Heun’s column from the Daily Herald.
I took the day off yesterday to attend the fair. Below are some photos.
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- A couple of St. Charles 4-H members enjoying their time at the poultry show.
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- A Wyandotte pullet is judged during the poultry competition.
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- The judge inspecting the chickens.
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- A blue ribbon for a Buff Orpington shown by a local 4-Her.
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- Vegetables being judged at the 2010 fair.
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- A view of the midway at the 2010 fair.
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- Kids enjoying a treat from the from the 4-H ice cream booth. The booth is graciously sponsored by Colonial Cafe & Ice Cream.
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- Cows in the dairy barn, including some calves.
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- Beef cattle relaxing in the barns.
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- Beef cattle at the 2010 fair.
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- Sheep being prepared for judging.
