It's a charming little farming community that throws a great party, complete with a scaled-down parade, midway, exhibit hall, and livestock exhibits. Here are some photos.
The nice part about small-town parades is any kid can be in the limelight for a few minutes. Cute!
Another nearby town sends its impressively-dressed marching band.
Horses and farming themes are, uh, big.
This was the graduating class of 1959 having its 50th class reunion - a hay ride in the Rockford parade. Gotta love it!
Vendors.
Library sale (our favorite part).
Inside the exhibit hall, I thought this display encapsulated everything. Evidently the judges agreed.
Samples of home canning.
Livestock.
Twin toddlers bravely sitting on the back of an obliging sheep.
4H-ers displaying their prize chickens.
A group of older women singing a cappella in a barbershop quartet-style. Didn't catch the name of the group but they were outstanding.
With midway rides priced into the stratosphere, we allowed the girls to go on one ride. They chose bumper cars.
