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Fair competition advice with the Beltrami County Master Gardeners

By Andrew Dziengel
Published July 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM CDT
A rudbeckia flower that is bright yellow and green stems all around it.
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A rudbeckia flower in a garden from the summer of 2025.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners Amber Bury and Kathleen Gripman joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to discuss the upcoming Beltrami County Fair competitions.

BEMIDJI — It may be hard to believe, but fair season is already here.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners Amber Bury and Kathleen Gripman joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss the upcoming Beltrami County Fair competitions.

If people have questions about anything plant-related, they can call the Beltrami County Master Gardeners Hotline at 218-444-7916.

Listen to the full conversation with more great advice above.

Topics

  • Gardens and trees after the storm (:12-3:40) 
  • Exhibits at the Beltrami county fair (3:41-5:59) 
  • How to register (6:00-6:37)
  • Exhibit requirements info (6:37-7:35) 
  • Judges info (7:35-8:45)
  • What Master Gardeners do at the fair (8:46-9:38)
  • How many people can win (9:38-10:19)
  • Fairs in general (10:20-11:23)
  • Favorite part of the fair (11:24-12:39)
  • What drew them to being Master Gardeners (12:40-14:40)

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