A young competitor finishes her warm up before the show begins. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Draft horses compete in the two-wheeled cart category. Photo by Shirley Schrag

4-H youth have their Market Sheep judged. Photo by Shirley Schrag

An apple dumpling is a traditional state fair treat. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A baby llama gets lots of attention at Hedricks Petting Zoo. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Checking out the bees at the honey booth. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Cinnamon rolls are a morning favorite in the Pride of Kansas building. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Checking out the decorated pumpkins. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A penguin made of gourds attracts fairgoers. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Unique pumpkin decorations can be seen in the Pride of Kansas building. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Draft horses wait outside the Expo Center. Photo by Shirley Schrag

The winning team in one category of the draft horse show makes its way around the arena. Photo by Shirley Schrag

You can't beat a Kansas State Fair cinnamon roll. Photo by Shirley Schrag

This little guy found playing in the dirt in the cattle barn to be entertaining. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Fairgoers pause to check out the giant aquarium. Photo by Shirley Schrag

The largest pumpkin sits on display in the Pride of Kansas building. Photo by Shirley Schrag