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Lawrence resident shows his ewes-ful talent on national TV

Lawrence resident Rocky Swearingen has “shear” talent when it comes to showing sheep, and his debut on “Tough Grit” will baa-ck it up. Ewe can catch him on RFD-TV at 6 p.m. on April 15. By Rebekka Schlichting

The hits keep on coming at Demolition Derby

Drivers were scrambling to get their cars up to snuff minutes before the Demolition Derby was scheduled to start Friday. They were removing bolts, cutting metal and detaching plates — all violations of the of Douglas County Fair’s Demolition Derby rules.

Lawsuit seeks $5M for U.S. 56 fatality

An attorney for the estate of an Overbrook woman who died from injuries in a January highway crash in Douglas County has filed a lawsuit against several parties seeking $5 million in damages.

Llama show defies expectations

What the heck is going on here? Well, it is the 4-H llama show at the Douglas County Fair. In other words, a livestock show that has been crossbred with “The Gong Show.”

Children show off swine at fair

Squeals, laughter and organized chaos: This is the best way to describe the Pee Wee Swine Showmanship contest at the Douglas County Fair.

Fair horticulture competition not what it used to be

Fewer people, especially youths, working in gardens these days

With fewer people entering the Douglas County Fair's vegetable contest, fair veterans worry for the future.

Washing chickens ruffles some feathers

Each July, Pamplona, Spain, hosts the running of the bulls, and the Garzillo family of Baldwin City hosts its own tradition: the washing of the chickens.

Barnyard Olympics gives youths one last chance to compete

On Saturday afternoon, Douglas County 4-H’ers put to the test skills they’ve honed all week but never had the chance to showcase.

Rough riders gear up for fair’s demolition derby

Fast repairs keep cars in the action

Chris Craig sits in the front seat of his silver 1980 Chevy Caprice, but he’s not driving the car. He’s using a welding torch to cut a hole in the floor of his car, in a race against the clock to get back into the muddy arena they call the demolition derby.

Douglas County Fair schedule of events

Here’s the schedule for the final day of the annual Douglas County Fair at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets:

Douglas County Fair, Aug. 2, 2012

View images from Thursday at the Douglas County Fair.

Faces of the Fair

4-H and open class exhibitors along with food vendors and county staff were busy Monday ...

Douglas County Fair, Friday, August 7, 2009

Barnyard Olympics

The third annual Barnyard Olympics were Saturday, Aug.6, 2011, at the Douglas County Fair.

Chef's Challenge at the Douglas County Fair

Chefs from three Lawrence restaurants participated in a Chef's Challenge Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Douglas County Fair. Each chef was required to use locally grown food and shop for several items at the farmers' market on the fairgrounds.

4-H'ers, parents try to keep themselves and animals cool

Parents and relatives of 4-H'ers talk about keeping their kids and animals cool on a very hot day at the Douglas County Fair.

4-H'ers show off their feathered friends at poultry show

Douglas County 4-H'ers display their chickens, roosters, geese and turkeys during the poultry show judging on Tuesday.

Douglas County Fair Barrel Race

Douglas County Fair kicks off with its Jackpot Barrel Race on July 29, 2011.

Fair wraps up with barnyard competition

The 2010 Douglas County Fair came to a close Saturday evening. Children had the chance to compete in events they'd been training for all week with the Barnyard Olympics.

The Carnival Life

Carnival Workers with Moore's Greater Shows Carnival talk about lights, crowds and life on the road.

Llama contest features Eudora brothers

The llama competition at the 2010 Douglas County Fair featured a sibling rivalry between two Eudora brothers. The brothers look to hone their skills and return to the competition next year.