The eventual Blue Ribbon winner waits outside the show arena. Photo by Deb Hagen

A competitor clips her goat prior to the Dairy Goat judging. Photo by Deb Hagen

A little competitor shows her goat on the last weekend of the fair. Photo by Deb Hagen

Getting the details just right, a competitor puts the finishing touches on grooming his entry. Photo by Deb Hagen

While one person holds the tail, another wraps it prior to the cattle show. Photo by Deb Hagen

Using a special comb while air blowing, an owner grooms his entry. Photo by Deb Hagen

Every hair has to be in place before a cattle show. Photo by Deb Hagen

An owner works on his entry before the next show. Photo by Deb Hagen

Part of showing cattle is cleaning the stalls. Photo by Deb Hagen

This cow and its owner have different outlooks on competing. Photo by Deb Hagen

Pulling a reluctant entry through the cattle barn. Photo by Deb Hagen

Dressed in the proper attire, a young man and his helper leads his cow into the arena. Photo by Deb Hagen

This little fellow is dwarfed by his entry in the cattle show. Photo by Deb Hagen

I'm so excited to be showing my cow! Photo by Deb Hagen

A youngster gets ready to show her calf. Photo by Deb Hagen

Look, I won a red ribbon! Photo by Deb Hagen