Russell County Fair 2018

The Annual Russell County Fair and Horse Show opened Monday September 3 with the judging of the Home Ec, Agricultural, and Art Exhibits.

Pictured above is a Jacob Sheep. The Jacob is a British breed of sheep with patches of dark and white wool. A second characteristic, uncommon is most sheep, are their multiple horns, usually a set of 4.

Pictured below are several of the exhibits in the Home Ec, Agricultural, and Art categories, along with photos of Ole McDonald’s Farm.

IMG_4236 - Copy — Needlework by Betty Adams of Castlewood was selected as a Grand Champion

IMG_4265 - Copy — This drawing by CHS student Kassidy Smith earned a Grand Champion selection.

IMG_4260 - Copy — This oil on acrylic by Amber Taylor, of Nicklesville, was chosen Best in Show

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The week-long fair is packed with a full list of events from the pet agility contest Monday morning to the King of the Hill Tractor Pull Saturday evening.

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Highlights of the event include music each night provided by various groups from the region, the Carnival Midway, Ole McDonald’s Farm and the Annual Horse Show.

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Emmett and Mary Margaret Bailey

September 7, 2018 at 7:12 pm Reply

Enjoyed pictures taken at the Russell County Fair Grounds Thanks for the visit. The Baileys

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