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PHOTO GALLERY: Scenes from the Aitkin County Fair
It's county fair season, and people from across the region enjoyed traditional fair foods, rides and livestock events in Aitkin.
The Strong Man, John Beatty, bench presses Dawn Waliski of Crosby.jpg
John Beatty, known as "The Strong Man," bench-presses Dawn Waliski of Crosby on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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John Beatty, "The Strong Man," holds a frying pan that he demonstrated bending Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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John Beatty, "The Strong Man," bends a steel bar Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A tip jar sits near the demonstration area of John Beatty, "The Strong Man," on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Jasper Hilton takes a bite of a corndog Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Potter Reggie Delarm from Connecticut makes tiny pots. She_s part of Early American Trade Demonstration at fairs.jpg
Potter Reggie Delarm of Connecticut makes tiny pots Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. She was part of the Early American Trade Demonstration at the fair. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A child pets a pony at the pony ride Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Riders look down from above on the Rock It pendulum ride Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Two children enjoy a flying ride Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Ribbons are attached to the cage of prize-winning chickens Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Suzanne Snider visiting from the state of Virginia and her granddaughter try deep-fried cookie dough Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A boy rides the carousel Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Three kids prepare their carpets to slide down the Fun Slide on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A boy enjoys his ride down the Fun Slide on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Fairgoers walk toward the entrance Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A goat appears to smile for the camera Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Thorn the goat is curious about the camera Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Two fairgoers are, in fact, also known as the "Aitkin Chicken Coop" on KAXE's "Green Cheese." The two were at the Aitkin County Fair on Friday, July 7, 2023. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A judge surveys the scene as a couple Aitkin County 4-Hers lead their pigs as part of the swine show Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A participant in the swine show speaks into a microphone while showing his pig Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A pig walks next to its owner during the swine show Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A judge stands next to a teen while both look at a pig participating in the swine show Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Kids participate in the swine show Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Jack Voller with his calf named Tag.jpg
Jack Voller poses with his calf Tag at the calf show Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Henry Nicko with his calf, Coco he won Grand Champion in Showmanship grades 3-5.jpg
Henry Nicko leads his calf Coco in the calf show Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. Henry earned Grand Champion in Showmanship for grades 3-5. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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A group of kids line the gate to watch the calf show Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Aalayah Wadena of McGregor tries out the fishing game.jpg
Aalayah Wadena of McGregor tries out the fishing game Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Children ride a dragon roller coaster Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Abigail Ladd of Aitkin at the magic show.jpg
Abigail Ladd of Aitkin smiles at the magic show Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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Abigail Ladd of Aitkin participates in a magic show with magician Amazing Charles on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Andrew Muench of Elco, Wisconsin juggles as he waits for player to knock down the plates at his Break A Plate game.jpg
Andrew Muench of Elcho, Wisconsin, juggles as he waits for player to knock down the plates at his Break A Plate game Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Aitkin County Fair - Giovanni Valentino
Giovanni Valentino works on his fishing skills Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
Paul Bunyan with Paul and Sue of McGregor.jpg
A man dressed as Paul Bunyan poses with Paul and Sue of McGregor on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin. (Lorie Shaull / Special to KAXE)
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