Eighth graders from Two Rivers Community School took a break from traditional classroom learning to participate in Finance Park, a hands-on financial education program hosted by Junior Achievement of Roaring Fork Valley at the Glenwood.
Kids ride the YoYo swing flyer ride at the Garfield County Fair carnival on Wednesday evening.
A parade, carnival rides and vehicles smashing into each other, among more fun-filled activities, mark the end of the Garfield County Fair this weekend.
So, if you missed the earlier action, there’s still plenty of time to simply come check out your favorite barnyard animals live in person.
A round-robin showmanship contest is slated for 2 p.m. Friday, while all 4-H events are given a final hurrah with the livestock awards announcements and junior livestock sale slated for midday Saturday.
“I think one of the best things that you can do and something that I’ve done with my kids for a long time and even back when I was a kid is go to Sonic and get a (blast), then take your kids to the fair and just let them go around to see the animals,” Pollard said.