Good luck Mr Toothbrush. 11 year old Oceana Willis of Pagosa Springs, gives her rabbit Mr. Toothbrush a good luck kiss Wednesday during the first day of the La Plata County Fair that runs through Sunday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Willis is the daughter of Sandrine and Pancho Willis and is showing Mr. Toothbrush in the Pre Junior Buck division of Rabbit Judging at the fair. Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Washing up for judging. 9 year old Billy Greer of Marvel washes his market lamb during the first day of the La Plata County Fair that runs through Sunday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Greer is the son of Daniel and Jenna Greer. Photo Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald.
Team work for opening day. 13 year old Isabella McGaw, left and 13 year old Samantha Undero of Durango work together to carry hayt into the poultry barn during the first day of the La Plata County Fair. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Can't be a Fair without it. Pancho Willis of Pagosa Springs empties a huge pot of kettle corn for crowds attending the opening day of the La Plata County Fair. Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Scratching the itch for Fair time. 11 year old Jeremy Roderick of Ignacio brings scratches and pets his market swine in their pens during the La Plata County Fair at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Roderick is the son of Toby and Bridget Roderick of Ignacio.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Learning from dad. 9 year old Isaac Greer of Breen holds the hand of his father Rusty Greer as they groom his market lamb during the first day of the La Plata County Fair that runs through Sunday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Greer is the son of Rusty and Gretchen Greer.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Grooming for judging. 14 year old Cabree Mullins of Breen, grooms her market lamb during the first day of the La Plata County Fair. Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
