Check out photos from the Douglas County Fair 2013, from the lead up to the main event, from our photographers to your submissions.

If you’d like to submit your photos from the Douglas County Fair, email them to jwright@ljworld.com or tag your Instagram and Facebook photos, and tweets with #DGCfair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Briauna Huffman 14, of the Four Leaf Clover 4-H Club shows her dove Latte, as at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Saturday July 20, 2013 in the 4-H Pet Show.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Clair Downey 9, of the 4-Leaf Clover 4_H Club holds her cat Charlotte before judging at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Saturday July 20, 2013 in the 4-H Pet Show.

photo by: John Young

Eight-year-old Halley Flory, Baldwin City, stands with her goat, Chip, as he lets out a call after taking a short walk. Halley raised Chip to show at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

17-year-old Daisy Johnson of the Stull Busy Beaver 4-H club grooms her llama named Phoebe on Thursday July 25, 2013 on her family farm west of Lecompton. She and other area 4-H clubs members are getting set for this year's Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Garrett Hart, 11, of the Clinton Eagles 4-H club checks out this years rocket he built for the rocketry competition at this year's Douglas County Fair, as last years project rests on a table.

photo by: John Young

Children rush to find their shoes in a pile during a race held between rounds of the jackpot barrel racing at the community arena building at the Douglas County fairgrounds Friday.

photo by: John Young

Six-year-old twins River, left, and Hadley Durfey, listen to their mother, Christi, all from Amity, Mo., before they start the jackpot barrel racing event by bringing the flag into the arena Friday at the Community Arena Building at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

photo by: John Young

Four-year-old Royce Gatz gets some help from his mother, Alicia, both of Peculiar, Mo., as she leads his horse Duke around the arena while they compete in the pee wee round of jackpot barrel racing Friday at the Community Arena Building at the Douglas County fairgrounds.

photo by: John Young

Regan Zaremba, 15, Lawrence, rounds the third barrel while competing in jackpot barrel racing Friday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

photo by: John Young

Baylie Moon, Lawrence, rounds the final barrel while competing in jackpot barrel racing Friday at the Douglas County fairgrounds.

photo by: John Young

Leslie Howell, Kansas City, sits atop of her horse as she waits for her turn to warm up before the start of jackpot barrel racing Friday at the Douglas County fairgrounds.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Maddy Welch, 9, a member of the Kanwaka 4-H Club, gets her hair braided into a pony tail by her mom and fair board member Kate Welch Saturday, July 27 before the 4-H Horse Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Welch was competing with her horse Nick, in background, in the showmanship event. At left are Maddy's father Sean and brother Billy 10, all from Lecompton.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Wearing braided hair and a new shirt, Maddy Welch, 9, a member of the Kanwaka 4-H Club, watches other participants in the showmanship event Saturday, July 27 during the 4-H Horse Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A braided mane decorates a horse in competition Saturday, July 27 at the 4-H Horse Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The Open Horse Show is today and Monday the fairgrounds open for entries in several 4-H and Open classes including food and arts and crafts.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Cody Loganbill, 9, a member of the Vinland Valley 4-H Club, puts on his hat Saturday, July 27 in preparation for the 4-H Horse Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The Open Horse Show is today and Monday the fairgrounds open for entries in several 4-H and Open classes including food and arts and crafts.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Hannah Spriggs, 14, left, holds her horse Sophie, while her cousin Sophie Dechant, 11, rubs the horses nose before showmanship competition Saturday, July 27 at the 4-H Horse Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Both girls are members of the Vinland Valley 4-H club. The Open Horse Show is today and Monday the fairgrounds open for entries in several 4-H and Open classes including food and arts and crafts.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Wanda Dickey, Lawrence, left, gives some encouragement and tips to her granddaughter Jessica Vassar, 11, Saturday, July 27 at the 4-H Horse Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Vassar is a 4-Leaf Clover 4-H Club member and a third generation participant in the fair. The Open Horse Show is today and Monday the fairgrounds open for entries in several 4-H and Open classes including food and arts and crafts.

photo by: Nick Krug

Ten-year-old Carson Pine turns near the end of the runway to show off his ensemble of western wear for the crowds gathered during the Douglas County 4-H Fashion Review on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

photo by: Nick Krug

Nine-year-old Campbell McNorton struts her stuff before the crowd as wearing an ensemble topped with a black beret during the Douglas County 4-H Fashion Review on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Seventy-seven participants walked the runway donning attire that they either purchased or sewed themselves.

photo by: Nick Krug

Nine-year-old fashionistas Taylor Hadl, left, and Sabrina Jankowski, both of Eudora, wait for a cue from Donna Somers, Tonganoxie, center, to head to the runway as they watch other young "models" show off their styles and creations during the Douglas County 4-H Fashion Review on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Seventy-seven participants walked the runway donning attire that they either purchased or sewed themselves.

photo by: Nick Krug

Eight-year-old Grace Adams anxiously awaits her entrance during the Douglas County 4-H Fashion Review on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Behind Grace is seventeen-year-old Nikki Aguilar.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Claire Mullen, 8, of Jayhawk 4-H Club, waits her turn to enter a pillow Monday at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Sisters Kyleigh Leslie, left and Morgan Leslie, of the Kanwaka 4-H Club, carry their baked goods to the judges Monday at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Caroline Tiller, 8, a member of the Palmyra 4-H Club, brushes her calf Emily Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the Douglas County Fair.Tiller will enter Emily in the bucket calf competition Friday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Duane Hemphill, 8, attempts to put the brakes on his calf as he practices leading the animal around the Community Building arena Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the Douglas County Fair. It was Hemphill's first time handling the calf alone on a leash. Hemphill will compete Friday in a junior calf event.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Lyle Griggs 10 of the Kanawaka 4-H Club spends some time with his chicken "Minerva", before poultry judging Tuesday July 30, 2013.

photo by: Richard Gwin

A Crested duck owned by Hilary Griggs of the Kanawaka 4-H Club looking like a movie star, is shown to 4-H poultry judges Tuesday July 30, 2013 at the Douglas County Fair.

Hilary Griggs of the Kanawaka 4-H Club holds her chicken before being shown to judges during poultry competition Tuesday July 30, 2013 at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Holly Vesecky 12, of the Vinland Valley 4-H Club holds her silky chicken Tuesday July 30, 2013 at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

A chicken in the poultry shed calls out Tuesday July 30, 2013 at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Mason Kelso, of the Eudora 4-H Club, shows his llama, named Spirit, in a Marilyn Monroe costume, while he poses as President John F. Kennedy on Wednesday at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Janine Leslie, holds her daughter Addison, in her lap with Addison's chicken "Golden" during showmanship judging in the Poultry barn Wednesday's July 31, 2013 at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Richard Gwin/Journal World Photo.From left, brother's Keiron and Qunicy Langston both of the Kanwaka 4-H club waited for their turns to show off their chickens during Wednesday's July 31, 2013 judging events at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Haylee Cheek of the Kanawaka 4-H club show her lama during Wednesday's judging events at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Twins Logan, left and Brody Myers, 5, enjoy a ride on the Dragon Wagon during the opening night of Moore's Greater Shows Carnival Wednesday, July 31, at the Douglas County Fair. The carnival will last through the end of the fair Saturday night.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Carnival rides spin, twist and twirl customers during the opening night of Moore's Greater Shows Carnival Wednesday, July 31, at the Douglas County Fair. The carnival will last through the end of the fair Saturday night.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A'Liyah Rogers, Lawrence, carriers her prize dog, won by a friend on opening night of Moore's Greater Shows Carnival Wednesday, July 31, at the Douglas County Fair. The carnival will last through the end of the fair Saturday night.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Brooke Hoobler 15, of the Lone Star 4-H club gives her cow Bonnie, a little scratching on Thursday August 1, 2013, at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

From left, Rebecca Bryant and Zoe Henderson, both of Lawrence, look over the vegetables at the Douglas County Fair, Thursday August 1, 2013.

photo by: Richard Gwin

From left, Sharon Ashworth and Jackie Stafford, look over flowers Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Addison Leslie 8, of the Kanwaka 4-H Club won Reserve Grand Champion and Bailey Hiersche 15, right, Eudora Busy Beavers 4-H, won Champion in the American Fuzzy Lops class Thursday morning at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Taylor Stanley 19, of the Vinland Valley 4-H Club shows off her Grand and Reserve Grand Champion awards in Meat Pen judging Thursday at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Mason Howard 11, of the Stull Busy Beavers 4-H Club controls his rabbit "Jack", after judging Thursday at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Michael Beard, chef and co-owner of 715 restaurant, prepares a locally sourced meal of chimichurri-marinated leg of lamb with sauteed potatoes, fresh tomatoes and toum — a Lebanese lemon and garlic sauce — Friday evening at the Douglas County Fair Chefs Challenge.

photo by: Richard Gwin

The Demolition Derby drew more than 30 cars and trucks to compete on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

An official starts the first heat of the Demolition Derby on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

James Hatch and his girlfriend, Crystina Gonce, both of Lawrence, wait on top of James' car for his heat to start on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Hank Schriner, 6, of Spring Hill rests on his father's car before the Demolition Derby on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

A large crowd watches as the first heat of the Demolition Derby is whittled to five cars on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Steve Gonce, Lawrence, waits for his Demolition Derby heat to start on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Tim Gonce, Lawrence, gets out of his car after a fire broke out during the Demolition Derby on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Makayla Hirschmann, left, an Trentyn Gilges, double-team on lifting a bale of hay during the Barnyard Olympics at the Douglas County Fair Saturday, August 3, 2013.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Maris Flory, 7, grabs a quick bite of watermelon during an obstacle course race in the Barnyard Olympics at the Douglas County Fair Saturday, August 3, 2013.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Children watch competition during the Barnyard Olympics at the Douglas County Fair Saturday, August 3, 2013.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kent Shrack, Lawrence, left, pulls a shovel dragging his grandson Ethan Shrack, 2, and Ethan's dad Patrick Stallbaumer, Lawrence, in an obstacle course event during the Barnyard Olympics at the Douglas County Fair Saturday, August 3, 2013.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Julie Carden, photographed with her horse Princess, at the Douglas County Fair in 1988, left, and again on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at her parents home in Linwood.