The Kewaunee County Fair officially opened on Thursday, but the memories you see exhibitors making started long before the gates opened at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds in Luxemburg. While some exhibitors kicked off the 2024 edition of the event under the Andy Barta Legacy Show Pavilion, Nolan Lambrecht of Kewaunee was preparing his pigs for their show later in the day. He is thankful for the help he has received over the past seven years to help him become the showperson he is today.

While Lambrecht is an old pro at the Kewaunee County Fair, Jackson Schultz-Tilot celebrated his first time exhibiting with a merit award for his poster of his great-grandfather, who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. He is proud to be able to share a little bit of his story.

A month ago, Megan Salentine was more than satisfied attending the fair as an observer, supporting her younger brother and sister with their exhibits after aging out last year. In a pinch, the 2017 Junior Fairest of the Fair became the 2024 Fairest of the Fair. Salentine is excited to showcase one of her favorite weekends of the year while being a role model to others.

The Kewaunee County Fair runs through Sunday.