Boundary County is the most northern of all the counties in Idaho and is in the state’s panhandle, bordering Canada to the north, Montana to the east, and Washington state to the west. The county is mountainous, with many lakes and rivers, and is dotted with farms. It covers about 1,278 square miles and has roughly 14,000 residents. It is also the county that I call home.
Every August there is a County Fair held in Bonner’s Ferry, the largest community in the county. The fair is primarily agricultural in nature, with students engaging in a large variety of projects generally intended to impart life-lessons. Among these is the raising of a variety of livestock, from birth to maturity. These include animals as diverse as horses, cattle, pigs, rabbits, chickens and more. Produce and farm products (e.g. jams, fruit preserves) are also displayed at the fair where they are judged by “experts” and awards given based on perceived merit. The displayed animals are purchased by local individuals, often business owners; where they go from here is somewhat of a mystery (although rumor has it many end up on dinner tables).
Crafts are also displayed, including photography, paintings and sculpture. I found these two to be interesting.
Besides the exhibits, there are assorted food vendors, games, rides and attractions for children. Overall it is a fun time for all who attend and is especially aimed at families.
That was a very nice post. It reminds me of my youth and the Hartford Fair, the Licking County fair in Ohio.