Rabbits, chickens and cattle were among the categories judged.
Madison Mortimer, 17, holds Thor, her 15-pound Flemish Giant, on Friday before she shows it at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds in Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Madison Mortimer, 17, holds Thor, her 15-pound Flemish Giant, on Friday before she shows it at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds in Durango. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Grace Howell, 10, describes her rabbit, Gizmo, to judge Jim Conyers during the rabbit breeding category Friday at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Grace Howell, 10, describes her rabbit, Gizmo, to judge Jim Conyers during the rabbit breeding category Friday at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Grace Howell, 10, describes her rabbit, Gizmo, to judge Jim Conyers during the rabbit breeding category. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Grace Howell, 10, describes her rabbit, Gizmo, to judge Jim Conyers during the rabbit breeding category. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Grace Howell, 10, describes her rabbit, Gizmo, to judge Jim Conyers during the rabbit breeding category Friday at the fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Grace Howell, 10, describes her rabbit, Gizmo, to judge Jim Conyers during the rabbit breeding category Friday at the fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Koralea Brown, 8, left, and Haily Dahl, 9, talk while holding their rabbits before showing Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Koralea Brown, 8, left, and Haily Dahl, 9, talk while holding their rabbits before showing Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Riley Queen, 7, stands with her presentation about chickens Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Riley Queen, 7, stands with her presentation about chickens Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Minnie Jack, 13, holds a black australorp chicken that she used in the showmanship category Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Minnie Jack, 13, holds a black australorp chicken that she used in the showmanship category Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
All kinds of chickens were shown at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
All kinds of chickens were shown at the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Minnie Jack, 13, holds a black australorp chicken that she used in the showmanship category Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Minnie Jack, 13, holds a black australorp chicken that she used in the showmanship category Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Kayce Chadborn, a 4-H superintendent, watches Friday along with others as ducklings go down the slide that he built. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Kayce Chadborn, a 4-H superintendent, watches Friday along with others as ducklings go down the slide that he built. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Makenzie Hjermstad, 10, left, and Elizabeth Wancura, 12, hold their rabbits Friday before showing during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Makenzie Hjermstad, 10, left, and Elizabeth Wancura, 12, hold their rabbits Friday before showing during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Maryann Fassett, 10, shows Biscuit, a Maintainer, which is a cross-bred Maine Anjou and Roxburghs breed, during the breeding category Friday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds in Durango. Maryann and Biscuit won the grand champion ribbon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Maryann Fassett, 10, shows Biscuit, a Maintainer, which is a cross-bred Maine Anjou and Roxburghs breed, during the breeding category Friday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds in Durango. Maryann and Biscuit won the grand champion ribbon. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Kaleb Lee, 18, poses with Kena, a shorthorn plus, after winning the reserve champion ribbon in the breeding category Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Kaleb Lee, 18, poses with Kena, a shorthorn plus, after winning the reserve champion ribbon in the breeding category Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Selene Stephenson, 12, and Cody Stephenson walk Muchow, a Maine-Anjou and Simmental cross, on Friday before showing in the market steer category during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Selene Stephenson, 12, and Cody Stephenson walk Muchow, a Maine-Anjou and Simmental cross, on Friday before showing in the market steer category during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Ryan Jack, 12, holds her steer Winny, an American Sniper, on Friday before showing him in the market steer showmanship category during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Ryan Jack, 12, holds her steer Winny, an American Sniper, on Friday before showing him in the market steer showmanship category during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Rylie Zufelt, 17, blow dries and brushes Sweet Tart, a Maintainer, which is a cross-bred Maine Anjou and Roxburghs breed, before they take to the arena Friday for showmanship during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Rylie Zufelt, 17, blow dries and brushes Sweet Tart, a Maintainer, which is a cross-bred Maine Anjou and Roxburghs breed, before they take to the arena Friday for showmanship during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
A bunny waits for its moment in the rabbit show Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
A bunny waits for its moment in the rabbit show Friday during the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Aug 10, 2019
La Plata County Fair kicks into high gear