Cattle wait outside the Expo building. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A competitor struggles with her entry as they prepare for the show. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A competitor gestures while trying to get her entry ready for the ring. Photo by Shirley Schrag

The cattle shows bring visitors of all ages. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A family watches the Hereford Beef Cattle Judging. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Cotton candy helps pass the wait time between cattle shows. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Sometimes waiting for the next cattle show can be quite boring. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A toddler braves the water at the fountain by the park. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A vendor shoots bubbles as the crowd passes by. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Two cowgirls peek through the fencing at the Carvallo Equestrian Acrobats. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A musical group provides free entertainment at the AT & T arena. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Kansas Electric Coop helpers demonstrate electrical safety. Photo by Shirley Schrag

After the electrical safety demonstration a worker shows the effect of a high power line on a grapefruit. Photo by Shirley Schra

Members of the Highway Patrol cruise the fairgrounds ready to help fairgoers as needed. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A group of kids from Kansas' Largest Classroom trek through the fairgrounds as part of a field trip. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Lunch in the gazebo in Gottschalk Park can be quite relaxing. Photo by Shirley Schrag