A free three day annual event held again this year, COVID-19
be damned. Despite Governor, aka Emperor, Polis’ recent ORDER of 100% mask
wearing in public, the show went on. Damn few attendees were wearing masks,
social distancing wasn’t observed, and many hands were shaken.
There were lots of tractors.
In my youth spent many hours on Johnny Poppers like these.
The various vehicles on hand were, shall we say, eclectic.
Not everything was petroleum powered.
Other machinery was on display.
As usual, a good show of small engines.
The blacksmiths put on a display in addition to providing a
trailer with bench seats pulled by a tractor for those who needed help getting
around.
On the southern end the lawn garden pulling club was set up.
I don’t think these folks are wrapped too tight.
A pleasant highlight was running into drjim, SLW, and TLG
TLG enjoyed a rubber duckie stock tank setup while the
adults talked. Banner (the rescue lab) graciously allowed himself to be petted.
Once again, the show is free. There is some commercial
promotion and the usual refreshment booths. Beyond that, the farm community
puts it on 100% volunteering. To me, shows like this highlight the best of
rural communities and allows a lot of pride to be shown without apology.
