Around here, the Sanders County Fair is a pretty big deal. Not only is it the biggest thing that happens in our town, it's the biggest thing in the county!
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| Whit's award winning Yukon Gold Potatoes |
This year, for the first time Whitney entered garden produce and crafts, and came away with several Blue Ribbons! In fact, her Yukon Gold potatoes were runners up for Best In Show.
Now before you start thinking this was like shooting fish in a barrel, check out this line up of spuds (bottom row, below). The good people of Sanders County take their gardening seriously! Between late frosts, summer droughts, pests and parasites, growing good looking garden veggies is no accident.
The carrots were also a success in a crowded field.
Whitney did have several items that got second and third place, but in all the eggs, carrots, Yukon Golds, and Sage all got First Place!
Across the way, in the Arts and Crafts barn, things get even more intense. The quilters, canners, photographers and artists seem to all come out in spades for the fair. So when we saw that a pair of Whit's Peacock feather earrings were awarded a blue ribbon in the jewelry class, we were pretty floored.
Next year I hope to enter honey and possibly beeswax goods. Until then I'll just have to brag about Whitney's success. :-)
Take care, and if you get a chance, go to the fair!
KJ
1 comment:
Congratulations Whit! Looks like a fun success. Who wouldn't give those earrings a blue ribbon, they are pretty!
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