Saturday morning; the last day of livestock shows kicked off with the Open Beef Steer category. Animals were judged in classes and divisions. Class winners went on to compete in their division, and division winners went on to compete for Grand Champion Steer.

No, it's not "American Idol," but it's close. While the judges were in general kinder than Simon Cowell, it still hurts a little bit when the judge says, "He's a bit overdone. I wish I could have seen him a month ago," or "His best days are behind him." Nonetheless, five beautiful, well-built animals went on to vie for the championship.
 

Pictures by Nila Smith

This competitor accepts his top prize and congratulations from Logan County Fair Queen Emily Berglin.

That win qualified him to compete for Grand Champion.

This young lady steps off to parade, then profile…

...as her Hereford steer competes to be the best of the best.

This black and white is one handsome steer, but does he have what it takes to make the judges smile?

From the blackest of black to a whitebred shorthorn, this final judging is not dependent upon breed.

This young lady confidently steps off with her steer. This pair will go on to win the Grand Champion Steer award.

Queen Emily Berglin stands with Ron Zurkammer and Kaitlyn Zindel of Moweaqua as he presents the Grand Champion Steer winner with $500 cash award, courtesy of Graue Inc...

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