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PHOTO GALLERY: Horses wearing costumes and other scenes from the Itasca County Fair

KAXE
Published August 21, 2023 at 12:01 PM CDT
Justyne Schmitt, dressed as a farmer, rides her pony Honey, dressed as a John Deere tractor, in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Justyne Schmitt, dressed as a farmer, rides her pony Honey, dressed as a John Deere tractor, in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.

The annual county fair brought community members out to enjoy corn on the cob, dressed-up livestock, games, rides and more.

GRAND RAPIDS — Another year, another Itasca County Fair is in the books.

Thanks to contributing photographer Lorie Shaull, here's a gallery of photos from this year's community event.

The rides

Fairgoers at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Fairgoers enjoy a ride on the Sizzler at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Charlotte Curtis holds up her hands as she descends the Fun Slide at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Charlotte Curtis holds up her hands as she descends the Fun Slide at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
A child flies by on the swing ride at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
A child flies by on the swing ride at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.

The ponies

A pony dressed as a honey pot carrying a child dressed as a bee participate in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
A pony dressed as a honey pot carrying a child dressed as a bee participate in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Helena Milstead is dressed as a fairy with her pony Cowboy for the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Helena Milstead is dressed as a fairy with her pony Cowboy for the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
The horse dressed as Barbie's horse has pink-painted hooves during the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
The horse dressed as Barbie's horse has pink-painted hooves during the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.

And other furry or feathered friends

Reid Haman snuggles his chicken at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Reid Haman snuggles his chicken at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Two alpacas are on display at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Cerrina Stockwell grooms her goat Astrid for competition at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Cerrina Stockwell grooms her goat Astrid for competition at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.

The corn

Gracie Laurs, left, and Paisley Lambert shuck corn at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Gracie Laurs, left, and Paisley Lambert shuck corn at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Corn on the cob rests in a pan of melted butter at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
Corn on the cob rests in a pan of melted butter at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.

The games

A fairgoer releases a dart in an attempt to pop a balloon at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Lorie Shaull
A fairgoer releases a dart in an attempt to pop a balloon at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.

The county fair

Avery Maturi and her horse Miley participate in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Avery Maturi and her horse Miley participate in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Teagan Skorczewski rides her horse Champ at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids. Teagan and her horse dressed as "Beauty and the Beast," earning first place in the horse costume contest.
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Teagan Skorczewski rides her horse Champ at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids. Teagan and her horse dressed as "Beauty and the Beast," earning first place in the horse costume contest.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A girl wearing a medieval-era costume is sitting on a large chestnut brown horse, whose reins and saddle are decorated with sunflowers and changing fall leaves.
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Ava Peters is the "Fall Harvest Maiden" on her horse Henna for the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A rider dressed as Barbie rides her horse in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A rider dressed as Barbie rides her horse in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
The horse dressed as Barbie's horse has pink-painted hooves during the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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The horse dressed as Barbie's horse has pink-painted hooves during the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Helena Milstead is dressed as a fairy with her pony Cowboy for the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Helena Milstead is dressed as a fairy with her pony Cowboy for the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A pony rider's cowboy boot rests in the stir-up at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A pony rider's cowboy boot rests in the stir-up at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A pony dressed as a honey pot carrying a child dressed as a bee participate in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A pony dressed as a honey pot carrying a child dressed as a bee participate in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Riders dressed as the Three Musketeers take part in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Riders dressed as the Three Musketeers take part in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Avery Maturi on her horse Miley pose as part of the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Avery Maturi on her horse Miley pose as part of the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Justyne Schmitt rides her pony dressed as a tractor in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Justyne Schmitt rides her pony dressed as a tractor in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Justyne Schmitt, dressed as a farmer, rides her pony Honey, dressed as a John Deere tractor, in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
12 of 38  — Justyne Schmitt on Honey the horse dressed as a John Deere tractor for the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.jpg
Justyne Schmitt, dressed as a farmer, rides her pony Honey, dressed as a John Deere tractor, in the horse costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Charlotte Curtis holds up her hands as she descends the Fun Slide at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
13 of 38  — Charlotte Curtis on the Fun Slide at the Itasca County Fair in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.jpg
Charlotte Curtis holds up her hands as she descends the Fun Slide at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Ellie Chandler works at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Ellie Chandler works at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Gracie Laurs, left, and Paisley Lambert shuck corn at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Gracie Laurs, left, and Paisley Lambert shuck corn at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Corn on the cob rests in a pan of melted butter at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Corn on the cob rests in a pan of melted butter at the Corn Palace at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
The trophies for the hog-related categories await their presentation at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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The trophies for the hog-related categories await their presentation at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Spectators watch the hog costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Spectators watch the hog costume contest at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A hog is shown at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A hog is shown at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Cerrina Stockwell grooms her goat Astrid for competition at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Cerrina Stockwell grooms her goat Astrid for competition at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A goat munches on hay at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A goat munches on hay at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A goat is on display in a livestock barn at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Jade Kaasa and Nahvell Welcome hug kittens at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Jade Kaasa and Nahvell Welcome hug kittens at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A 4-Her dons the Itasca County 4-H Champion Poultry belt buckle at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A 4-Her dons the Itasca County 4-H Champion Poultry belt buckle at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Newly hatched chicks are on display at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Newly hatched chicks are on display at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Reid Haman snuggles his chicken at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Reid Haman snuggles his chicken at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A chicken that earned a Grand Champion ribbon is on display at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A chicken that earned a Grand Champion ribbon is on display at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Ducks are on display at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Ducks are on display at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A fairgoer releases a dart in an attempt to pop a balloon at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A fairgoer releases a dart in an attempt to pop a balloon at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A rubber ducky is seen over the edge of a water tank as part of the rubber ducky game at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A rubber ducky is seen over the edge of a water tank as part of the rubber ducky game at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A fairgoer plays the rubber ducky game at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A fairgoer plays the rubber ducky game at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
A child flies by on the swing ride at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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A child flies by on the swing ride at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Clara Limburg grooms her goat Piper at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Clara Limburg grooms her goat Piper at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Calves huddle together in a livestock barn at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Calves huddle together in a livestock barn at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
People ride the Rock Star at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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People ride the Rock Star at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
Fairgoers at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Fairgoers enjoy a ride on the Sizzler at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
People enjoy the Sizzler ride at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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People enjoy the Sizzler ride at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull
at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
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Two alpacas are on display at the Itasca County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
Contributed / Lorie Shaull

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