• Article Photo. Auctioneer Duane Johnson conducts a mock interview with Emily Olson before her last livestock auctio
    Auctioneer Duane Johnson conducts a mock interview with Emily Olson before her last livestock auctio
  • Article Photo. One of the youngest livestock animals on display at this years fair..
    One of the youngest livestock animals on display at this years fair..
  • Article Photo. Rain spared most events but a late Friday night deluge created a muddy arena for Horse Show particip
    Rain spared most events but a late Friday night deluge created a muddy arena for Horse Show particip
  • Article Photo. Boots were a necessity Saturday after Friday rains turned the horse arena very muddy.
    Boots were a necessity Saturday after Friday rains turned the horse arena very muddy.
  • Article Photo. This antique engine made its familiar sounds and emitted its familiar exhaust during the Fair.
    This antique engine made its familiar sounds and emitted its familiar exhaust during the Fair.
  • Article Photo. This row of antique tractors had the attention of many fair-goers.
    This row of antique tractors had the attention of many fair-goers.
  • Article Photo. Long-time FFA advisor and fair volunteer Duane Fisher helps with the Parade of Champions.
    Long-time FFA advisor and fair volunteer Duane Fisher helps with the Parade of Champions.
  • Article Photo. Garrett Paustian relaxes with the family dog after the Sunday Dog Show.
    Garrett Paustian relaxes with the family dog after the Sunday Dog Show.
  • Article Photo. Julie Long takes her horse for one more ride after the Parade of Champions.
    Julie Long takes her horse for one more ride after the Parade of Champions.
  • Article Photo. Matt Vajgrt found an easy way to transport rabbits across the fairgrounds.
    Matt Vajgrt found an easy way to transport rabbits across the fairgrounds.
  • Article Photo. Children enjoy one of the rides in the midway.
    Children enjoy one of the rides in the midway.
  • Article Photo. Honoring the flag: Veterans begin traditional Thursday evening ceremonies with flag corps from throu
    Honoring the flag: Veterans begin traditional Thursday evening ceremonies with flag corps from throu
  • Article Photo. Workers set up the rides Wednesday at the Fair.
    Workers set up the rides Wednesday at the Fair.
  • Article Photo. The State Fair Exhibits were honored and displayed.
    The State Fair Exhibits were honored and displayed.

Here are a few photographs taken by Vinton Today at the 2010 Fair. These are not photos of contests, or winners — we have them elsewhere on this site. 

These are simply photos of the fun and memorable experiences that occur each July at the Benton County Fair. If you have some photos of your own that you would like to share, please do!