Youth fair in full swing
Thursday, July 13, 2017

Two and one-half year old Manais Witherspoon hangs on for one of the longest rides of Thursday night’s mutton bustin’ contest in the Little Britches Rodeo at the Vernon County Youth Fair. There will be a second rodeo performance Friday at 8 p.m., rain or shine.
Ralph Pokorny

Madi Smith with her grand champion dairy heifer at the Vernon County Youth Fair early Wednesday morning.
Gabe Franklin

Livestock judge Laura Wright, center, examines the first class of dairy steers Wednesday morning at the Vernon County Youth Fair.
Gabe Franklin

Gavin Love gives his market turkey a fresh bucket of water Thursday morning at the Vernon County Youth Fair.
Gabe Franklin

Sophia Hays wants off her ride during mutton bustin’ Thursday.
Ralph Pokorny

Jocelyn Davis rides her pony cart during the horse show Wednesday morning at the Vernon County Youth Fair.
Gabe Franklin