Activity picks up at Northwest Montana Fair
<p>Brothers Stephen, right, and Greg Williamson rest on their pigs as they wait to weigh in Monday morning at the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds during the 2014 Northwest Montana Fair. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>
<p>Kaestra Gorder feeds her cow Gus on Monday morning at the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>
<p>Sabrina Phillips tries to move her pig Pebbles after weighing him Monday morning at the 2014 Northwest Montana Fair. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>
A steady stream of youngsters brought their animals to the fair on Monday in Kalispell.
Monday was the day for 4-H and FFA competitors to bring their sheep, swine and beef entries to the Northwest Montana Fair.
The fair officially begins Wednesday at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, although there was plenty of activity Monday.
On Tuesday, sheep and cattle will be judged and the first night show of the fair begins at 7:30 p.m.
Following is what's ahead on Tuesday at the fair:
8:30 a.m. Market sheep judging, Trade Center show ring; children’s classes to follow
3 p.m. 4-H/FFA/open beef cattle judging, Trade Center
5:30 p.m. Gates open for concert
7 p.m. Building 429 and For King and Country concert, grandstand
9 p.m. Exhibit buildings close
For more information, go to www.nwmtfair.com.