West Alexander Fair kicks off
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Bruce Grice of Washington puts the finishing touches on Dolly the sheep’s haircut. Dolly belongs to 14-year-old Riley Sovich, of Washington.
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A big crowd formed for the Pedal Power Pull at the West Alexander Fair Monday.
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Brenagan Blackhurst, 4, of Washington, competes in the Pedal Power Pull at the West Alexander Fair. Blackhurst got the first place trophy after pulling the trailer 9 feet, 3 inches.
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Ashlynn Mankey, 15, of Amity, poses with her steer, Smokey, at the West Alexander Fair. The red steer behind them is Parker Gardner.
The West Alexander Fair drew big crowds despite hot weather as it kicked off on Labor Day. Barns at the fairgrounds were filled with livestock and bleachers were packed as kids competed in the Power Pedal Pull. The fair continues through the week, wrapping up Saturday with the Market Animal Sale in the morning and the Farmers’ Olympics in the evening. The fairgrounds are located about a mile from Washington County’s border with West Virginia. Entry is $10.