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A day at the county fair

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Steven Wright | Greene County News

The fairgrounds were immediately packed with patrons Sunday evening as the 2023 Greene County Fair got underway.

Steven Wright | Greene County News

Temperatures have cooled off from recent days, but getting a seat under the tent in the shade to relax is still a popular choice.

Steven Wright | Greene County News

The best day to get fair food? Every day.

Steven Wright | Greene County News

Supporters of Kohen Liming wear T-shirts as they head to the grandstands before the start of the calf scramble on Sunday.

Steven Wright | Greene County News

Flag bearers ride off after the national anthem kicked off Sunday’s event.

Steven Wright | Greene County News

The members of 2023 Greene County Fair Board introduces themselves to the crowd on Sunday and helped get the fair underway.

Steven Wright | Greene County News

The grandstands and area surround the front stretch of the track were filled to capacity to watch the calf scramble on Sunday.

Steven Wright | Greene County News

The chance of dirt or mud flying through the fence during the calf scramble did not deter some children from getting a front row seat against the fence to watch and cheer on the contestants.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

This goat took a few moments to chill on Sunday afternoon.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

What are you looking at, turkey?

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

2022 Fair Queen Runner-Up Reagan Saunders reads a question to princess candidate Olivia Dickens during the fair royalty competition Sunday. Dickens was named princess.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

This animal gets a quick bath Sunday.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

The egg toss is always one of the most-popular events at the fair.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

Fair prince candidate Lyriq Stollings reads a question as 2022 Fair Queen Runner-Up Reagan Saunders looks on.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

Queen candidate Karissa Allen introduces herself to the crowd inside the Assembly Building.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

This girl checks out some poultry early Sunday afternoon.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

A girl and her rabbit share a nice moment together.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

A 4-H member’s work is never done.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

Paisley Neal carefully catches makes a catch during the egg toss on Sunday.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

Princess candidate Kendal Bertelson thinks for a second before answering a questions.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

Two of the egg toss winners show off their ribbons.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

Win or lose, kids have a great time participating in the egg toss.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

The spoon race, held after the egg toss, is another popular event.

Karen Rase | Greene County Dailies

Ella Simmons, grand champion, and Abbie Caudill, reserve grand champion, pose with their banners from the Rabbit Show competition.

Scott Halasz | Greene County News

Prince candidate Connor Bogan picks out a question during the royalty competition.