News : Fair begins! Hundreds bring projects for judges to evaluate

Dani Montgomery tells the judge about her photo of a snail.

Eric Henkle and Judge Jim Luckstead discuss Eric's corn stalk made from old cultivator parts.

Jonathon Wiley discusses his Dallas Cowboy desk with a judge.

Riley Schneider's project was a display of corks.

Sarah Schminke discusses her project with a judge.

Rebekah Coffland discusses her sketch of a horse.

Fair participants leave thank-you messages for sponsors.

Leah Kaufman and judge Edwon Yedlik discuss her project.

Austin Kemp's project, a trophy shelf made from a door, includes trophies fron quad racing events.

Hundreds of 4-H and Cloverbud members and their parents lined up in the 4-H Building at the Benton County Fair Wednesday.

Each year the fair begins with the judging of hundreds of projects in a variety of categories, from baking to sewing to photography to wood- and metal-working. Judges will choose many of these entries to represent Benton County at the Iowa State Fair.

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