Blaine County 2016 Fair wrap up

The 2016 Blaine County Fair wrapped up on Sunday after a very successful run. Always at center stage during fair week is Mother Nature, and this year she cooperated with mild temperatures and mostly dry conditions. The opening events, including the Kids’ Rodeo on Wednesday night, were challenged by rain but despite several threats and a few sprinkles, the rest of the week was nearly perfect for fairgoers to enjoy a fair with several new wrinkles.

New “Hi-Line carnival” a big hit

With serious encouragement from the Blaine County Fair Board, several fairs along the Hi-Line agreed to a schedule t...