LinnCountyFairDay01

26 JUNE 2019 - CENTRAL CITY, IOWA: A rider on a sheep during the "Mutton Bustin' " contest at the Linn County Fair. Mutton Bustin' is an event for young children. They ride sheep bareback for six seconds. Summer is county fair season in Iowa. Most of Iowa’s 99 counties host their county fairs before the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18 this year. The Linn County Fair runs June 26 - 30. The first county fair in Linn County was in 1855. The fair provides opportunities for 4-H members, FFA members and the youth of Linn County to showcase their accomplishments and talents and provide activities, entertainment and learning opportunities to the diverse citizens of Linn County and guests. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ

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26 JUNE 2019 - CENTRAL CITY, IOWA: A rider on a sheep during the "Mutton Bustin' " contest at the Linn County Fair. Mutton Bustin' is an event for young children. They ride sheep bareback for six seconds. Summer is county fair season in Iowa. Most of Iowa’s 99 counties host their county fairs before the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18 this year. The Linn County Fair runs June 26 - 30. The first county fair in Linn County was in 1855. The fair provides opportunities for 4-H members, FFA members and the youth of Linn County to showcase their accomplishments and talents and provide activities, entertainment and learning opportunities to the diverse citizens of Linn County and guests. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ