Starting young

Arabian horse entrants, dressed in costume, await show results. Photo by Shandi Dix

An Arabian horse entrant makes her way around the arena. Photo by Shandi Dix

A costumed Arabian horse entrant shows her stuff. Photo by Shandi Dix

Two entrants in the Arabian horse competition show off their costumes. Photo by Shandi Dix

Bringing students to the fair for a day of fun. Photo by Shandi Dix

A group of school children and their sponsor pose in front of the sand sculpture. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Workers try to get a stubborn burro and its baby back to the pens. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A visitor leaves the Wheat Treats booth in the Pride of Kansas building. Photo by Shirley Schrag

School children visit a cattle barn. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A representative of the Kansas Electric Cooperative talks about electrical safety. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A Kansas Electric Cooperative rep does a demonstration on electrical safety. Photo by Shirley Schrag

School children and their sponsor feel the texture of freshly shorn wool. Photo by Shirley Schrag

Nothing starts the morning like coffee and cinnamon rolls from the Pride of Kansas concessions. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A fair visitor checks out the floral arrangements. Photo by Shirley Schrag

A vendor works on a project at her booth. Photo by Shirley Schrag