Kats’ Korner: What a great Burt County Fair!

Congratulations to the Burt County Fair Board and all of the individuals that gave of their time to make the 2015 Burt County Fair a success! Every year, the fair has more to offer, more events to go to and new additions to the fairgrounds, thanks to the same people.

The new addition this year is a windmill donated by Mark and Jodi Petersen of Craig. It is located just to the north of the 4-H kitchen, adding more beauty to the fairgrounds. As I walked through the midway, exhibits and other locations, many people commented on how wonderful it was to see a windmill, a bit of country, at the fairgrounds. Thanks to Mark and Jodi for such a grand addition to the fairgrounds.

I tried a new adventure at this year’s fair. I decided, at the last minute, to enter pictures in the fair. I didn’t have all of them printed, which led to a quick look through my pictures on my computer, picking out what I wanted to enter and sending my choices to Walgreens to be printed. I did quite well for the first time. I had several first and second places along with a few third places. I enjoyed looking at all of the pictures everyone submitted. Seeing life through another person’s lens is quite fascinating and educational. I am going to be better prepared for next year’s fair. I have a folder on my computer to put pictures in throughout the year so I will be ready for next year’s contest! I already have two pictures in the folder.

I also entered an afghan and a scarf that I crocheted. The scarf received a first place award in the crocheted accessory category. The afghan won the best afghan award! I was so surprised when I saw a huge purple ribbon placed on my afghan! I have never won a purple ribbon, so I was very excited. The first thought that came to mind was how proud my Grandma Beatrice Sundquist would be. She encouraged me to crochet at a very young age. I was fascinated at the beautiful items she crocheted. She was my inspiration. I just know she was smiling down on me with pride.

Now to come up with a crocheted project for next year!

Everything at the fair was so enjoyable. We were so blessed to have our daughter and son-in-law, Whitney and Tri, and our granddaughter Penelope, come to the fair parade. Penelope is only eight months old and she just smiled, taking in all of the entries that passed by her. We were so happy to have them bring her to her first Burt County Fair. She rode the merry-go-round and the little train too!

I have to say an extra thank you to David Pearson, the interim fair manager, for working so hard making the Burt County Fair unforgettable. He always had a smile on his face. Good job David!

Next year’s fair is August 5^th-9^th. Mark your calendars!!

Penelope loved the merry go round! Photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

My winning afghan! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.