Othello Fair brings bigger crowds, more exhibits and plenty of smiles
The Bubbler delights children with a stream of giant, shimmering bubbles at the Othello Fair on Thursday.
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A volunteer presents a cookie dough ice cream cone as a customer arrives to claim the sweet treat at the Elephant Ear Booth during the Othello Fair on Thursday.
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A young 4-H member focuses on corralling his pig during activities at the Othello Fair on Thursday.
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The Birdman introduces Queen Victoria, an older condor known for performing tricks in exchange for treats.
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Three young cowgirls gallop into fun aboard wooden horses in the kid zone at the Othello Fair on Thursday.
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Three young cowgirls gallop into fun aboard wooden horses in the kid zone at the Othello Fair on Thursday.
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Barron Anderson works to keep his sheep under control during junior showing Thursday at the Othello Fair. The judge joked that junior competitors were judged largely on
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Barron Anderson works to keep his sheep under control during junior showing Thursday at the Othello Fair. The judge joked that junior competitors were judged largely on
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The exhibit building’s walls showcased a colorful collection of entries, with ribbons scattered throughout the youth photography display.
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The Birdman invites Kurt the macaw to the microphone during a demonstration at the Othello Fair. After a less-than-convincing attempt to bark like a dog, Kurt answered the Birdman’s commentary with a quick, “Shut up.”
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Othello Fair volunteers assist a vendor with questions Thursday. Volunteers were stationed throughout the grounds to help attendees and participants.
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The Bubbler sends enormous bubbles floating over a crowd of fairgoers at the Othello Fair on Thursday.
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OTHELLO — From giant bubbles floating above delighted children to packed livestock barns and bustling exhibit halls, the Othello Fair is seeing growth across the board this year.
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