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Riding into fair fun

| August 20, 2022 1:00 AM

Among today's activities at the Bonner County Fair: 9 a.m., Market Animal Sale, indoor arena; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., fair food court open; all day, hay bale maze; 11a.m.-6 p.m., "Messy Mania" kids activity area and mini ninjas adventure course; 12 p.m., skillet throwing contest, lawn in front of outdoor arena; 1 p.m., ice cream eating contest, activity tent; 1-3 p.m., Smokey Bear, food court and main exhibit building area; 1-3 p.m., Bonner the Bull, food court and main exhibit building area; 1 p.m., 4-H large animal round robin, indoor arena; 1:30 p.m., best mullet contest; 2:30 p.m., diaper derby contest, lawn in front of outdoor arena; 3:30 p.m., Parade of Champions, indoor arena; 4 p.m., award ceremony, indoor arena; 4 p.m., 4-H ice cream social and awards ceremony, Ed Brown Band Stand, 7:30 p.m., demolition derby. Info.: bonnercountyfair.com

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

A young duo races through the tunnel of a hay maze created at the Bonner County Fair for the young and young at heart to play in.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

Miss Sandpoint Rodeo Maddie Gunter explains the rules of the World's Smallest Rodeo to interested cowboys and cowgirls at the Bonner County Fair on Friday.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

A Bonner County youth tries his hand at hooking a rope ring onto the horns of a "steer" at the Bonner County Fair on Friday.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

A youngster tries her hand at milking a goat with the assistance of Anita Palmer.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

A young cowgirl races to complete a clover design as she competes in the World's Smallest Rodeo on her trusty steed.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

Zoe Hunt ponders her next move as she plays a game of checkers with a friend at the Bonner County Fair on Friday.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

Anita Palmer, left, smiles at the delight shown by a fairgoer who decided to try his hand at milking a goat on Friday. The Bonner County Fair wraps up today with a full slate of activities.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

Young cowboys and cowgirls kick off the fun as the World's Smallest Rodeo gets underway on Friday. The event is a fan favorite and attracts dozens of youngster each year.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

Jordyn Tomco and Izzy Stark play a game of Jenga at the Bonner County Fair on Friday.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

A young cowboy has a soulful gaze as he waits his turn to compete in the World's Smallest Rodeo on Friday.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

Oliver Ruen races toward the finish line after competing in a round of "keyhole" during the Bonner County Fair's World's Smallest Rodeo on Friday.

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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER)

A trio of goats form a line on their pen as they try to convince a young fairgoer to give them a snack. The goats were among a variety of animals showcased at a petting zoo held at the Bonner County Fair on Friday.