• Article Photo. The small roller coaster was a hit among children.
    The small roller coaster was a hit among children.
  • Article Photo. New Benton County Legion Commander George Reiss salutes as the color guard marches out.
    New Benton County Legion Commander George Reiss salutes as the color guard marches out.
  • Article Photo. Legion and Auxiliary members from all of Benton County participated in the annual opening event.
    Legion and Auxiliary members from all of Benton County participated in the annual opening event.
  • Article Photo. Trey Vokoun with the go-cart he refurbished; it earned a Blue ribbon.
    Trey Vokoun with the go-cart he refurbished; it earned a Blue ribbon.
  • Article Photo. The Benton County Fair continues through Sunday; the rides remain through Saturday night.
    The Benton County Fair continues through Sunday; the rides remain through Saturday night.
  • Article Photo. Commander George Reiss introduces the County Legionnaire of the Year, Steve Meyer.
    Commander George Reiss introduces the County Legionnaire of the Year, Steve Meyer.
  • Article Photo. Ruth Ann Petermeier again earned a Best in Babyland honor with this project.
    Ruth Ann Petermeier again earned a Best in Babyland honor with this project.
  • Article Photo. Children enjoyed the thrill of rides at the Fair.
    Children enjoyed the thrill of rides at the Fair.

The 2013 Benton County Fair offered rides for children, a chance for the Legion members of the county to gather together and carry the flags of their country and their posts, and lots of other activities. 

Here are some more photos from Thursday's events.