The smell of pancakes and sausage filled the air as the sound of a lone guitarist played some quiet country music off to the side of where everyone is eating Saturday during the annual LaGrange Mini Fair.
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LAGRANGE – The smell of pancakes and sausage filled the air as the sound of a lone guitarist played some quiet country music off to the side of where everyone is eating Saturday during the annual LaGrange Mini Fair.
The LaGrange Mini Fair is a huge Fair in the eyes of residents in this small town. The community gives its all to the success of the Fair, making sure everyone has the chance to participate.
Everyone having eaten breakfast, it was time to start the festivities, opening with the 5K race, starting at the park running through town then back. The winner was Diana May with a time of 25:25, Nathan Reichert in second and Taryn Kilty in third.
The day was perfect for a parade, the next event. With horses, old vintage cars and tractors, the 4H club had a float, and a princess. This year’s parade was a little different. Being an election year, politicians were in the parade. Of course, giving out a lot of candy is always the way of the parade.
Soon more races, the great LaGrange footrace for those who do not run long distance in each age group with prizes. Age has no place in these races, as 82-year-old June Yetter competed in the 18 and older race, finishing in the top five.
Bicycle races, lunch and Gymkhana for kids under 14 years old were on the agenda, just a small mention of the events that would happen in the afternoon.
The LaGrange Mini Fair is bigger than it sounds. In the words of Monty Hopkins, it’s the best little celebration there is.
The Mini Fair is a safe place for kids and the family wanting to have fun.
