Competitors show their geldings in the Open Horse class Friday morning on the grounds of the Northwestern Michigan Fair.
Jennifer DeVoe of Buckley gives her three- year-old Tennessee walking horse a bath Thursday morning. DeVoe said it would take almost two hours to clean up Trillium from muzzle to tail for Open Horse class competition.
A firefighter with the Grawn Fire Department stands ready in case of sudden engine fires during demolition derby action.
The chrome grill of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air shines in the setting sun Friday at the fifth annual Classic and Antique Car and Truck Show.
Above: Apollo, a Yorkshire pig shown by Michelle Wicksall of Leelanau County, pokes around his pen at the fair grounds.
Below: Drawing an eager crowd of spectators, this young midway sideshow performer balances a golf club on his chin.
Casey Noonan, 13, of Maple City waits for the 4-H auction with Buzz his Angus cross cow.