With the return of the La Plata County Fair, The Telegraph asked: “What's your blue ribbon event?”

 

Laura Sainio

“Making out with the bearded lady.”


 

Hannah Burnett

 

“Noodle eating.”


 

Shannon Hahn

 

“Ropin’ rodeo clowns.”

 

Thad Ferrell

“The midget toss.”



 

Jeremy Miglinas

“Poking chickens”

 

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