• Article Photo. Judge Sarah Stoutner evaluates a project for Katie Folkmann..
    Judge Sarah Stoutner evaluates a project for Katie Folkmann..
  • Article Photo. Tim Haerther listens as judge Dan Kiley discusses his tractor renovation project.
    Tim Haerther listens as judge Dan Kiley discusses his tractor renovation project.
  • Article Photo. Despite being overturned on Highway 218, this trailer will offer games of chance for fairgoers.
    Despite being overturned on Highway 218, this trailer will offer games of chance for fairgoers.
  • Article Photo. Carnival crews are setting up rides for the Fair, which begins today.
    Carnival crews are setting up rides for the Fair, which begins today.
  • Article Photo. Judge James Tielebien discusses Erin Schmidt's photographs with her.
    Judge James Tielebien discusses Erin Schmidt's photographs with her.
  • Article Photo. A variety of projects again fills the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds.
    A variety of projects again fills the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds.
  • Article Photo. Kate Paustian shows the judge her frog quilt.
    Kate Paustian shows the judge her frog quilt.
  • Article Photo. Megan Ternus brought a unique kind of bread as one of her projects.
    Megan Ternus brought a unique kind of bread as one of her projects.
  • Article Photo. Nathan Siemsen created this motorized bicycle and entered it in the 2001 Benton County Fair.
    Nathan Siemsen created this motorized bicycle and entered it in the 2001 Benton County Fair.

     Just like they do every Wednesday of the Benton County Fair, hundreds of 4-H members from all over Benton County brought their projects for the judges to evaluate. 

    And despite the damage to the fairgrounds and the lack of electricity in the 4-H Building, the judging continues as usual. In fact, the entire Fair schedule remains intact, said Susan Meyer.

    There were more projects entered than usual; the judges complimented the families for their efforts despite the storm to bring and exhibit their items. 

     The carnival crew was also setting up the rides and games of chance as ususal; even the trailers that overturned during the storm have been set up.