Alaska State Fair 2013

The fair was a huge success this year.  We learned lots and had lots of fun. 

Tate took his two pigs to show this year.  We decided that this would be our learning year, so only stuck with the pigs.  Next year we may go all out with exhibits.

 

 

The pigs are all decorated and enjoying their new home at the fair.

 

Not all moments at the fair were UPS, some were also DOWNS.

 

Tate got to show a 2 month old Shetland lamb for a lady in the open show, he really enjoyed that.

 

And Tylynn thought it was super cute and soft!

 

 

Not only did Tate get to show a lamb in the open show, but I got to show in the Adult Sheep Showmanship class.

 

We all had fun and some good laughs.

 

Tate then got to show in sheep showmanship.

 

He ended up getting second place!  He now thinks that his 4-H project for next year is going to be a lamb.

 

Eating her snack and chillin out.

 

Walking the balance beam.

 

A relaxing afternoon of tea at home with brother and all the animals.

 

Getting lined up to show his pig, Hammie.

 

And showing his medium weight pig (278 lbs)

 

Waiting for the last class to show.

 

Showing his second place heavy weight pig (301 lbs).

 

Someone is all tuckered out.

 

 

Two blue ribbons, one for each of his market pigs.

 

Cheering for brother from the wagon.

 

Scrub-a-dub-dub, pig in a tub.

 

Waiting in line again.

 

Talking to the judge in showmanship.

 

Third place overall market pig!!!!

 

Sitting with the big kids!

 

Auction Day!  Look hard, Tate and his pig are in the arena.

 

Thanks to ALASKA MILL & FEED for purchasing my market pig!!!  And to all the supporters who placed Add-Ons.