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Long-time Children’s Parade Superintendent Sam Vogel said that in all the years he’s been organizing this popular event, it’s only been cancelled one time. He said he’s been part of putting on this special Tuesday evening parade during the Chelsea … Read more
As the 75th Annual Chelsea Community Fair kicked off its week, here are some random photos from this fun, family-oriented summer event. The Kiddie Parade winners were all smiles. And I hope to get a list of all the … Read more
Don’t forget to enter the annual Run for the Rolls on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 12:45. You can register for the 1-mile run at www.runfortherolls.com, in person at Aberdeen Bike & Outdoors on Friday, Aug. 24 from 3:30 to 7 … Read more
(Publisher’s note: The spelling of Tom Zatkovich‘s name has been corrected and noted.) There was some special pomp and circumstance before the start of the demolition derby at the 75th Annual Chelsea Community Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 21. About six … Read more
(Publisher’s note: The grand champion lamb’s name was Kip. The information has been changed and is noted here. I apologize for the error. In addition, the photo above is of Megan O’Day.) Ryan Koenn had a Tuesday night at the … Read more
Mike Gustafson, a 25-year veteran produce clerk at Kroger, spent his day off handling fruits and vegetables as a first-time judge at the 75th Annual Chelsea Community Fair on Monday, Aug. 20. He approached his judging assignment as he would … Read more
Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, some of judges got their first look at the thousands of entries in the Green Barn, which ranged from jams and jellies to baked goods, photographs, artwork, hand-made clothing, needlework, antiques, flowers, fruits … Read more
If you didn’t make it to the free tractor pull on Sunday, Aug. 19, you can still catch the free antique tractor pull on Monday, Aug. 20, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Main Arena. … Read more
Christina Overpeck, last year’s runner-up for Homemaker of the Year, spent the last three days baking. She arrived at the Green Barn Sunday morning with her fair book heavily highlighted with all the classes she planned to enter Sunday, Aug. … Read more
Today, Sunday, Aug. 19: Admission to the fair is free (no rides, no animals) but there is a FREE tractor pull in the Main Arena that begins at 9 a.m. In addition, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., exhibitors will be entering … Read more
Last year, I covered the sheep club kids from the time they purchased their lambs through the official weigh-in, including a hands-on showmanship class, the pre-show prep to the crowning of the champions. And then a very fun thing happened. … Read more
2000: Buddy Poljan, Gina’s Cafe, $15.50 2001: Melissa Koch, Polly’s Market, $20 2002: Melissa Koch, Polly’s Market, $16.50 2003: Amanda McKenzie, Dr. Portz, $15 2004: Amanda Koch, Dr. Portz, $20 2005: Amanda Koch, Dr. Portz,, $12 2006: Amanda Koch, Dr. … Read more
2007: Travis Heydlauff, Dan Heydlauff, $3.50 2008: Alyssa Trinkle, Reuben Lesser Farms/Corn Maze, $2.25 2009: Amanda Brueninger, Lloyd and Arlene Grau, $1.50 2010: Darren Bollinger, Bollinger Sanitation, $9 2011: Nicholas Christian, Chelsa Grill, $6
2000: Matthew DeVooght, Chelsea Big Boy, $3.75 2001: Jeff Grau, Chelsea Big Boy, $4 2002: Matt DeVooght, Chelsea Big Boy, $4.50 2003: Joel Powers, North Face Farm, Jake and Anne Haas, $12.50 2004: Zach Hansen, Chelsea Big Boy, $2.25 2005: … Read more