Kids Day at the Marion County Fair set a new attendance record on Monday, with 795 kids signing in for a bracelet for free lunch and ice cream. The record beat the record set last year when 780 kids registered.
Participants got to participate in a number of activities and get a chance to see a number of fair animals, a longhorn cow, and even milk a goat.
A total of 45 sponsors combined efforts to make the totally free event a reality.
Jessie White of Kinmundy picks apples from the apple tree.
Two attendees learn how to milk a cow.
Raymond Fatheree helps five-year-old Lane Gruenkemeyer get prepared to rope a play cow.
Roy Lander’s brought a long horn cow for the kids to see.
Horses along with 4H animals were all available for the kids to pet.
Marion County Fair Queen and this year’s fair queen candidates help serve lunch.
