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Water fight at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair

James Brosher — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 03:30:26 +0000

On the Fourth of July, I was sent out to the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair to shoot features. Quite literally the first thing I spotted after the reporter and I parked was a group of kids having an elaborate water fight in the cow wash stall. I lucked out because I didn’t realize it was a tradition for the members to have a big water fight after they are done competing. As they say, it’s better to be lucky than good. I got wet for the first frame below, but it was totally worth it.

Taylor Lizzi, a 10-year 4-H member from Bremen, reacts as a bucket of cold water is dumped over his head during a water fight in the dairy beef club’s wash stalls during the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair on Friday, July 4, 2014, in South Bend. Several club members took part in the water fight, marking an unofficial end to 4-H competition at this year’s fair. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Sandy Moser, a parent of a 4-H dairy club member, reacts as Emily Bickel, right, pops a water balloon over her head during a water fight in the club’s wash stalls at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair on Friday, July 4, 2014, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Demolition Derby

James Brosher — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:39:49 +0000

Gage Willis leans on a car driven by his friend, Scott Breeding, before the compact car demolition derby on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. Breeding won the compact demolition derby. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Brittany Robinson hops into her “Green Machine” (formerly a Chevrolet Beretta) before the start of the compact car demolition derby on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. Robinson finished second in her first-ever demolition derby. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Official Keith Blower of La Porte conducts the drivers meeting before the demolition derby on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Brittany Robinson (21) works between fellow compact car demolition derby competitors on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. Robinson finished second in her first-ever demolition derby. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Jacob McGowan reacts as he looks over his lawn tractor after it would not restart during the demolition derby on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. A melted starter wire was the culprit for McGowan’s early exit. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Lawn tractor demolition derby participants prepare to drive into the arena on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Jacob Jobe catches a ride on a Bobcat with his vanquished lawn tractor after demolition derby action on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. Jobe’s tractor suffered a broken tie rod, knocking out of competition. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Teddy Whetstone bails out of his vehicle as a fire ignites under the hood during the demolition derby on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

A track official sidesteps a rooster tail of dirt and mud during the demolition derby on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Boiling water and steam sprays from the radiator of a competitor’s car during the demolition derby on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Jessie Stambaugh reacts on top of his demolition derby car after finishing second on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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St. Joseph County 4-H Fair

James Brosher — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:30:20 +0000

Hayden Blair, 8, tries to corral his unruly goat, Padme, during the Mini 4-H Pet Parade at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Zachary Hayden, 9, reacts as he races in a pedal car during the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in South Bend. “My legs were hitting my face,” he said. “I think I need a bigger cart.” (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Jordan Leininger, a junior at Penn High School, gives a tug as he tries to convince his heifer, Susan, to walk to a grooming area on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds in South Bend. Saturday was the Cattleman’s Classic open beef show at the fairgrounds. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Elena Lindke runs her dog Sophie through the obstacle course during the 4-H dog agility competition on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

A rider points southward across the fairgrounds while riding Vertigo on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at the St. Joseph County Fair in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Rabbits at Berrien County Youth Fair

James Brosher — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:22:17 +0000

I spent my morning in Berrien Springs, Mich. for the county’s youth fair. The writer and I decided to cover the rabbit show after the event we originally had planned to cover turned out to not be until Thursday morning. I haven’t had the chance to cover very many county fairs this summer, but I’ve enjoyed the rare opportunity to wear my cowboy boots in public.

Madison Ficks, 10, holds her rabbit, Pancake, as she and her family wait in the barn for the two to compete during the Berrien County Youth Fair on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Berrien Springs, Mich. Pancake is a one-year-old Harlequin rabbit. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Youngsters listen to the judge, not pictured, during the market rabbit competition at the Berrien County Youth Fair on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Berrien Springs, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Kloe Kiggins, 5, of Niles, carries her rabbit, 3T, to the judging area for the rabbit showmanship portion of the show during the Berrien County Youth Fair on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Berrien Springs, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

A rabbit peaks out from its pen during the market rabbit judging at the Berrien County Youth Fair on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Berrien Springs, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Alyvia Baker, 6, of Buchanan, reacts quickly to corral her rabbit, Carrot, during the rabbit showmanship at the Berrien County Youth Fair on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Berrien Springs, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Pee wee goat showmanship at Cass County Fair

James Brosher — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:27:27 +0000

Quinn Curcio tries to convince a reluctant goat to fall in line before the start of the pee wee goat showmanship during the Cass County 4-H Fair on Monday, July 30, 2012, in Cassopolis, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Dustin Luthringer, left, lines up as he takes part in the pee wee goat showmanship during the Cass County 4-H Fair on Monday, July 30, 2012, in Cassopolis, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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The day of the cow at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair

James Brosher — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:06:53 +0000

My paper was in need of A1 wild art again today so I was able to convince my editor to let me drive over to Goshen, Ind. for the Elkhart County Fair. The fair is one of the largest county fairs in the country so I figured I might be able to get something out of it. It just so happened that today was the big 4-H dairy show.

Karina Kern, 10, of Goshen, reacts as she hoses down her holstein dairy feeder calf, Dude, during the Elkhart County 4-H Fair on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Goshen, Ind. Kern is showing for her second year in 4-H, but is a fourth-generation participant. Many 4-Hers and their cows filled the stalls on Tuesday afternoon as they prepared for the day’s dairy show competitions. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Andrea Kline, of Goshen, sits on a fence petting her jersey cow, Present, during a break in the action at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Goshen, Ind. The fairgrounds dairy barns were buzzing Tuesday as participants prepped their cows for the day’s various dairy show competitions. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

A man holds onto a couple of calves near a rain puddle during the Elkhart County 4-H Fair on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Goshen, Ind. A morning rain provided relief from temperatures in the 90s earlier in the week. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

4-Hers show holstein cows during the Elkhart County 4-H Fair on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Goshen, Ind. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

4-H competitors wait outside of the show area for a show during the Elkhart County 4-H Fair on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Goshen, Ind. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Final day at Laramie County Fair

James Brosher — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:02:52 +0000

Kelton Krakow, 6, left and Cooper Lakin, 6, sit on a fence in the sheep barn during the Laramie

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Laramie County Fair demo derby

James Brosher — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:58:19 +0000

Tim Johnson from Nunn, Colo. uses a wrench to tighten bolts holding the hood of his demolition derby car in place before the derby at the Laramie County Fair on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Frontier Park. "This is my play toy," Johnson said of the vehicle.

A demolition derby competitor drives past the photo pit during the Laramie County Fair's demolition derby on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Frontier Park.

A banged up demolition derby truck displays the number 18B during the Laramie County Fair's demolition derby on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Frontier Park.

A family watches the action from atop the photo pit during the Laramie County Fair's demolition derby on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Demolition derby cars sit on the track before the start of the Laramie County Fair's demolition derby on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Frontier Park.

A competitor shows frustration after getting knocked out of the Laramie County Fair's demolition derby on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Frontier Park.

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Laramie County Fair mutton bustin

James Brosher — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:56:17 +0000

Logan Stockton, 6, falls to the ground after letting go of a sheep during the Laramie County Fair's mutton bustin on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park. Stockton scored a 78.

Jackie Cushing, left, covers up to stay dry in a sudden rain shower as she wais for the start of the mutton bustin with her grandchildren Ethan, 10, Lauren, 8, and Maren French, 11, during the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Youngsters wait in line as they make their way into the chutes for the mutton bustin at the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Rillie Evans, 6, reacts as she holds onto a sheep during the Laramie County Fair mutton bustin on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park. She scored an 82.

Zach Babb, 7, left, Isaiah Babb, 5, and Logan Mansur-Holaday, 5, wait behind the chutes during the Laramie County Fair's mutton bustin on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Karrol Brennecke, 8, eases his way down into a chute for the mutton bustin during the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Zane Martin, 8, hits the dirt after letting go of his sheep during mutton bustin at the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park. Martin logged an 81 on the ride.

Riley Brown reacts after taking a rough fall from a sheep during the Laramie County Fair's mutton bustin on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park in Cheyenne. Brown logged an 89 on the ride.

Doug Leinart lifts his son, Ross, 5, into the chute during the mutton bustin at the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Peyton Perez, 5, hits the ground after letting go of the sheep during the Laramie County Fair mutton bustin on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park. Perez logged a 79 score.

Drew Jackson, 6, reacts as he rides a sheep during the Laramie County Fair mutton bustin on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park. He logged an 82 score.

David Johnson, 6, holds onto a sheep as it drives him into the ground during the Laramie County Fair mutton bustin on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park. He scored an 82 on his ride.

Kelley Fisher demonstrates the stick pony race for a few youngsters during a break in the mutton bustin at the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Youngsters line up for the stick pony race during a break in the mutton bustin at the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Zach Babb, 7, left, Isaiah Babb, 5, and Logan Mansur-Holaday, 5, bend down to get close to a sheep in the chutes during the Laramie County Fair's mutton bustin on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Sheep are herded into the chutes for the mutton bustin during the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

Youngsters wait in line as they make their way into the chutes for the mutton bustin at the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

A young mutton bustin participant waits his turn as he sets above the chutes during the Laramie County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Frontier Park.

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