The last Saturday of the fair is always the Suffolk Sheep Show and Sale. It used to be one of the main reasons for us to attend the fair. Over the years I think we averaged bringing about 20 head of sheep to exhibit each year. It is a very different experience to just be there as a spectator. 
This year, it was nice to have Debbie, Thea, and Emily all there to present the Iowa State Fair Grand Champion Ram traveling tropy in memory of Craig Van Arkel (Emily's dad).
This year, it was nice to have Debbie, Thea, and Emily all there to present the Iowa State Fair Grand Champion Ram traveling tropy in memory of Craig Van Arkel (Emily's dad).
The Benda family from Minnesota won this year. Our families have been friends and have done sheep business together for many years. They told us that this ram's grandmother was sired by a Van Arkel ram. So it is very fitting that he was awarded a trophy in Dad's name.
Some other highlights from the fair included:
Big tractors,....
....giant pumkins,.... 
....and fried dough (a.k.a. elephant ears).
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Great work.
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