Fair takes off in full speed

Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo had its first 4-H events over the weekend at Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

Activities officially opened fair week this week with the 4-H Fashion Show on Thursday. Friday, swine carcass pigs were loaded up early and transported to Ovid, Colorado, where owners were able to watch measuring and judging of carcasses at Ovid Meats.

Live animal contests began Saturday with the 4-H and Open Class Small Animal Show and the Dog Show. While not part of fair week, 4-H Shooting Sports contestants competed last week.

And youths competed Sunday in the Open Horse Class Show.

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