News : Fair events today include wine and horticulture judging, first livestock shows

4-H and FFA members clean their animals at the livestock washing area.

State Fair exhibits from the Benton Co. Fair are on display in the 4-H Building.

Wine judges Matt Frafhart, Jill Flynn, Lu Karr and Penny Fitzgerald had 100 bottles to compare.

Matt Vajert found an easy way to transport rabbits across the fairgrounds.

Riders spent the day preparing their horses for the shows later this week.

Flower judges Edna Peters, Juliene Bramer and Pat Fencl look over entries in this year's show.

Today's events at the Benton County Fair include judging of horticulture, pantry and needlework/crafts, as well as the first livestock shows.

The wine judging took place Wednesday morning, at Cobblestone Inn.

Today's livestock shows include the open show for Quality Beef/Steer Heifer, the 4-H/FFA Meat Goat, Sheep and Poultry Shows, and judging of Cloverbuds.

A traditional Thursday highlight will be the crowning of the queen during opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. at the grandstands. The annual tribute to veterans takes place before the introduction of the new Fair Queen and Princess.