News : Fair wraps up; champions take home purple ribbons, trophies

Brock Ortner, Bucket/Bottle Grand Champion.

Lorrie Corrigan's Best of Show entry.

Fran Stueck won a Best of Show for this display.

Leah Close won best of Show in Pantry.

Brock Ortner was Grand Champion High Scoring 1st Year Dog, with his dog Bella

The Parade of Champions was one of the few events canceled this week at the Benton County Fair because of the impact of Monda's storm on the Fairgrounds. But most other shows took place as scheduled.

A few of the champions are pictured here.

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