The Sunday afternoon 4-H auction kicked off at 2 and brought to an end the 4-H segment of the fair. With six auctioneers, all donating their time and talents to the event, a total of 78 items were sold off at a very rapid pace. According to Amy Hyde, just one of several Logan County Extension staff who help keep the 4-H segment running smoothly, the auction brought in excess of $60,000. Of that money, all but 3 percent goes back to the young people who worked so hard to raise and show an outstanding animal at this year's fair. The 3 percent goes to the 4-H Foundation to help cover some of the costs of the events.

Pictures by Nila Smith

This watercolor painting done by Alyssa Zimmer was purchased by Graue Inc. with a top bid of $130.

Victoria Fitzpatrick's pen of rabbits brought $400 and was purchased by Mary Bruns.

Jim Xamis Ford bought David Fulton's rabbits with a top bid of $275.

These chickens were sold for $400, then donated back for sale again by Miller Angus. The second sale of Daniel Fulton's entry was purchased by Graue Inc. at a cost of $250.

Garrett Schreiner's Hampshire wether brought $3 per pound and was purchased by Elkhart Grain.

Lane Davis smiles broadly as he exits the arena with his Boer meat goat wether. The animal brought in $750 for this young showman.

Cole Klockenga parades his Duroc barrow around the arena. Bidders rewarded him for his efforts with an ending bid of $2.25 per pound for the 258-pound animal.

This Shorthorn steer owned by Cole Garriott was just one of several scramble steers sold at auction. The animal, which made it to the Grand Champion Steer finals, sold for $1.25 per pound and weighed in at 1,150 pounds.

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