Steele County Free Fair

Residents practically stormed the fairgrounds in Owatonna when the rain finally stopped early Friday afternoon and the sun came out. Sunglasses were propped up on most noses as the weekend of the Steele County Fair got underway with spectacular weather.

Two outdoor worship services will open day six of the Steele County Free Fair in Owatonna.

One of the first-time vendors at the Steele County Free Fair is Cathy's Collectible House of Signs. The booth is next to the Grandstand and features well over 700 different signs. Most are made in the U.S. In addition there are around 150 more signs made outside the U...

Noris Cuisine features Latin American Cuisine such as arepos, made with corn flour, along with empanadas. Everything is made from scratch.

The day started with rain. The wind picked up. The rain went away, but came back over and over throughout the day.

For the second time this week, the Steele County Fair will cater to the younger generation during Friday's Kids Day observance.

When attending the Steele County Fair, make sure to check out the 4-H buildings and the fantastic projects. The talent these young folks exhibit is really something.

Guineas aren't going to win any beauty contests that I know of. Guineas are birds, by the way. A prehistoric-looking bird, according to Grace Logan.

He's all grown up now, and not any worse off because of it, but as a youngster my son Aaron was lost at the Steele County Fair for a short time.

I sure hope those attending the Steele County Free Fair don't neglect to check out the fantastic art work.