For many of the exhibitors at this year's Kewaunee County Fair, Sunday means saying goodbye to more than just a week of memories. They're also hoping to earn a spot in Saturday's animal sale.

Businesses from around the region descend on the Andy Barta Legacy Show Pavilion to support the youth who have spent months raising and preparing their projects. Before the fair, participants have to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training in addition to other meetings related to their species' project. For some species, the exhibitor's animals has to be among the best of the best to be included.

One of those hopefuls is Kewaunee County Poultry Project member Lainey Barta, who has pigs and meat chickens in the running for a spot in the sale. She says it takes a lot of hard work to make sure the animals are properly fed, reach the right weight and have the proper body structure so they can perform well in both the show ring and the sale.

Kewaunee County businesses spend thousands of dollars on ducks, chickens, pigs, sheep, steers and other animals each year during the sale. This year's animal sale begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11.