AITKIN — Aitkin County hosted its 134th annual county fair, showcasing agriculture, animals, food and fun for area residents and visitors.
The fair ran July 9-12, featuring a foam zone for children, a fashion show and a rodeo, along with classes and activities open to anyone as well as art by county residents. First responders had their own attractions at the fair, including the fire department's beer garden and the police department's dunk tank.
The fair also included a wide array of shows and contests for kids and adults, from livestock to quilts to decorating a tree. Judges awarded ribbons to the best sauces, breads and pickles.
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Huck Novotny at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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Young kids visit goat kids at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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The cotton candy booth at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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A calf named Stitch at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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A Grand Champion chicken at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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The cotton candy booth at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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Ribbons hang in the Goat Building at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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The Open Class Swine Show at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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The Open Class Beef show at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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Young kids pet goat kids at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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— Cows and calfs from the Nicko Farmstead at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.jpg
Cows and calfs from the Nicko Farmstead at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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— Henry Nicko with calf, Jeffrey and cow, Burger at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.jpg
Henry Nicko with calf, Jeffrey, and cow, Burger, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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Aitkin County Fair sign in Aitkin, Minnesota.
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Kids in the Foam Zone at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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— Jace Novotny participates in the Open Class Beef show at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.jpg
Jace Novotny participates in the Open Class Beef show at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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— Ty Novotny, age 7, prepares to show his calf at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.jpg
Ty Novotny, age 7, prepares to show his calf at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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— A Minnesota State Beef Ambassador belt buckle worn by Raiji Guston at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.jpg
A Minnesota State Beef Ambassador belt buckle worn by Raiji Guston at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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— Delylah Voller with her calf, Stitch who won a blue ribbon, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.jpg
Delylah Voller with her calf, Stitch who won a blue ribbon, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin on July 11, 2025.
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