The sheep lead event is a fun event for spectators and participants alike (above). A year’s worth of labor, tears, laughter, and learning marked the close of the 2024 Rio Blanco County Fair. This year’s official photographer, Kaysyn Chintala, and auctioneer Josh Smith were both raised in Rio Blanco County, suiting this year’s “homegrown” theme. RBC Fair Board Secretary Karen Arnold said she would like to thank all of the department supervisors for their work during fair week. Premiums for indoor exhibits can be collected at the RBC Extension Offices. Some of this year’s Grand Champions (complete, official results were not available as of press time) include Hayden Garcia, Kinley Lewis, Cienna Rogers, Klayton Carroll, Ryann Mergelman, Johnny Allmon-Rust, Charlie Rogers, Elijah Rundberg, Elliane Rundberg, Riley Alger, Tanner Shults and Dustin Ward. A complete list of fair results will be published when it becomes available. KIM EKSTROM Photo