In the early morning hours Monday, the Logan County Fairgrounds was far from a quiet place to be. In spite of the fact that the fair doesn't officially start until Tuesday, there was plenty going on, as the Department W exhibits were due to be judged beginning at 9 a.m.
 

Pictures by Nila Smith

Superintendent Jason Steffens readies the floriculture area.

The trophy, plaques and ribbons are all ready to be handed to award winners.

Volunteers stand ready in the vegetable area.
 

In another area, a superintendent awaits the arrival of science and woodworking projects.

This volunteer checks to make sure she has everything she needs.

Another superintendent on the other side of the room waits for corn and soybeans and other items for display to arrive.

And then it begins. A large woodworking project is unloaded by father and son.

These young men bring in their soybean plants.
 

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