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There expanded parking areas
this year along with more carnival midway space, for the Schmidt
Amusements Carnival, on hand for their 25th year. Here, a
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Thursday evening began with the
Miss Houghton County Queen Pageant, with the announcement by M/C
Radio Personality Mitch Lake, that our new Queen is Kiersten Birondo.
She is being crowned by 2005 Queen, Mengya Li. |
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Newly crowned Miss Houghton
County Queen, with 1st runner up Leann Macomber (2nd from R). |
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Keirsten is the daughter of
Nancy & Leo Birondo, of Houghton. |
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Also Thursday evening were the
Motocross events, here the younger age group prepare to start a
race. |
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The older riders really get
into the air off the jumps! |
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The crowd watches the Motocross
with a lighted evening midway in the background. |
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Fair goers line up for food and
refreshments on the Midway. |
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Friday was Seniors Day in the
Arena. |
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Also Friday afternoon were the
Ruth E. Best Homemaker of the Year & Open Class Exhibits Awards. The
2006 Homemaker of the Year went to Agnes Ahola, of Dollar Bay. |
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With presenter Ruth Best (2nd
from L), were award winners Renee Chapman (L); Agnes Ahola; and ( R
) Eileen Stordahl. Congratulations to All. |
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Friday evenings Tractor Pull is
always a favorite. |
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Some of the many youth and 4-H
exhibits. |
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Saturday afternoon was
horseshoe pitching time, with a celebrity contest between the Cities
of Houghton and Hancock. |
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A youth makes his way up the
Rock Climbing Wall. |
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Also in the afternoon, the
popular Draft Horse Pull. |
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Some of the antique tractors
and engines on display this year. An interesting look into the past. |
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The kids always enjoy the
various rides. |
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Watching over the Saturday
evening activities were Fair Queen Kiersten Birondo (2nd from R);
1st Runnerup Leann Macomber (3rd from R); and 2nd Runnerup Kailee
Laplander ,R; and other Queen Candidates this year. |
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Starting off the activities was
Presentation of the Colors, by the VFW District Color Guard. |
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The highlight of the evening,
and immensely popular, the Monster Truck and Jumpers Show. |
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Sunday afternoon was time for
the Demolition Derby, with a multitude of entries this year. A
bang-up good time! Join us next August for the 56th Annual Houghton
County Fair, in Hancock, MI. |
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Info and
Results can be found here:
http://www.houghtoncountyfair.com |
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