Youth strut their stuff at BC Fair

July 3, 2019

On Saturday, June 29, the annual Barry County Fair took place at the Exeter Corn Maze. Guests were treated to a variety of livestock showings from local youth as well as several games and activities provided and managed by corn maze staff. Above, Easton Sherman, 7, of Pineville, stood in line outside the barn ready to lead his cow around the pen for judging in front of a live audience.

Mallory Royer, 10, of Wheaton, posts with her camera-shy pig as the two of them head to check in for the swine event at the Barry County Fair.

Freddy Gonzales, 5, of Washburn, takes a shot at dunking volunteer Wyatt Hoppes in the dunk tank, provided to the fair by the Exeter Fire Department.

Hailey Bowen, 16, of Cassville readied herself to enter the beef cattle event after months of preparation.

Jayson Peterson, 10, of Cassville, touches up some last minute grooming on his cow in preparation to show it off during the beef cattle show.