Fair showcases the valley's best

As the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo wraps up today, we can’t help but think about how the theme for this year’s event – Exploring Montana’s Best – was fitting for the week.

All week we watched Flathead Valley youth show off their hard work and talent. From raising animals as small as rabbits to as large as beef cattle, we saw their years of dedication shine through. In the fine arts and culinary skill categories, we saw proof that youngsters have been honing their skills to present fine and tasty entries.    

We saw perseverance in the swine competition, as competitors opted out of traveling to other shows this year to prevent the spread of disease, as it’s been a hard year for hogs and illness.