Tuesday, the crew from Blues Amusements set up the rides. Here they work on the Scrambler ride.

Hog-wash - Livestock events are one of the more popular events at the Cherokee County Fair. But before any livestock shows take place, the animals are treated to a wash down to look their best for the judges.

The Family Craft Building was a hub of activity the night before the fair opened, as crafters got their displays ready.

4-H craft setup - Cherokee area 4-H'ers are pictured setting up the display booths that are full of crafts that the many 4-H participants worked on through out the year just to be displayed at the Cherokee County Fair on Tuesday.

The candidates for the 2009 Cherokee County Fair Queen are, back row, left to right, Hillary Wilkie, Demi Dunn, Elizabeth Ross, Taylor Hohbach, Emily Kramer and Darragh Denery. Front, 2008 Miss Congeniality Danica Hanson, Princess Nicole Berry, and Queen Jessica Alesch. Photo by Chris Reed

Soggy start - The Cherokee County Fair got off to a soggy start on Thursday, due to overnight and early morning thunderstorms. But even though the ground may have been damp, it did not dampen the spirit of the many fair goers who attended the first day of the 2009 Cherokee County Fair.

Swine Show - The 4-H Swine Show was held on Thursday despite the thunderstorms that plagued the opening day of the Cherokee County Fair

This is one of the stunts by the Imperial Stunt Drivers that fair goers would have seen on Thursday at this year's Cherokee County Fair, but the show was cancelled due to wet conditions. Photo submitted

... and this is another. The Drivers hope to come back next year.

Move along little hoggies - Pictured above are several swine that are being herded back to their pen at 4-H swine show held at the Cherokee County Fair on Thursday.

Runaway Saws - Jeff Klatt , the entreprenuer and sole artist of Runaway Saws, once again demonstrated his art at this year's Cherokee County Fair.

Kira Layli Scott is pictured last year drawing a caricature of David Brown of Cherokee, and she was at the 2009 fair also.

Grabbing a quick bite People attending this year's Cherokee County Fair made sure to stop by the many food vendors who were located throughout the fairgrounds

Family fun - There was a lot of family fun happening on the midway at the Cherokee County Fair on Thursday, despite the cancellation of the Imperial Stunt Drivers show, due to the wet and muddy condition of the ground. Many families who came to see the show instead spent time playing the games and riding the rides.

Pride of Iowa Contest - The 4-H Pride of Iowa Contest was held in the north 4-H building at the Cherokee County Fair on Thursday. In that contest several area 4-H participants served up recipes that featured Iowa based product and demonstrated their culinary skill by providing samples for both judges and the public.

Riding the Rock-O-Plane - One of the more popular rides at this year's Cherokee County Fair was the classic ride the Rock-O-Plane. Rides could get a glimpse of the entire fairgrounds while high above ground.

Testing his luck - Jan McMurrin, left, is pictured watching her grandson Lance test his luck at the Skee-Ball machines, in hopes of winning a prize at the Cherokee County Fair on Thursday evening.

Eager young fair-goers are excited about riding the Rock-O Plane, but the ride operator asks them to step back, for their own safety.

Carousel Ride - Fair goers enjoyed the carnival rides throughout the weekend at the Cherokee County Fair. The carnival provided rides and games for all ages. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Until you're ready - The stork from the public service announcements "AvoidTheStork.com" was at the Cherokee County Fair on Saturday to promote the message "until you're ready" to help decline the number of teen pregnancy. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Demo Crowd - The crowd during the demolition derby at the Cherokee County Fair Saturday night were ready to see some good old car smashing fun. Photo by Vanessa Reusch.

On Your Mark - Drivers in the demolition derby wait for the go ahead signal to start the 2009 derby at the fair grounds on Saturday evening. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Demo derby held on Saturday The annual Cherokee County Fair's demolition derby was held at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds on Saturday evening. The popular event drew a high-octane crowd to see drivers smash and crash into each other. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Crunch - Car 33 is the victim of a two way hit from the side and the front of his car Saturday evening during the demolition derby at the 2009 Cherokee County Fair. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Tag, you're it These cars tag each other during the demolition derby at the Cherokee County Fair Saturday night. Photo by Vanessa Reusch.

The pit - Drivers and their pit crews hurried to get their cars running for the consolation heat during the demolition derby at the Cherokee County Fair on Saturday night. Photo by Vanessa Reusch.

Smash 'em - Cars sit in the arena smoking away while waiting for the demolition to end so they can be towed away. The derby held two different classes of contests during the evening fun, providing a couple hours of entertainment for the public. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Quilt auction - The Cherokee County Fair Block Quilt was auctioned off Saturday night before the final heats of the demolition derby at the Cherokee County Fair. Dr. Chris VandeLune won the quilt. Photo by Vanessa Reusch.

Carnival Fun - Lines started to form around the carnival rides, food and games Saturday night after the ever popular demolition derby was held. Both the derby and the carnival saw another successful year at the fair. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Kyrstin Riggs, age five, was recently pictured testing out the Cherokee County Kart Speedway. Races were held at the Speedway on Sunday of this year's fair.

2009 Queen Candidates - Here are the six candidates for this year's Fair Queen on stage at the Fargrounds. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Crowning the queen - The 2008 Miss Congeniality helps 2009 Queen Demi Dunn pin her new sash on during the coronation Sunday night at the fair. The crowning wrapped up the 2009 Cherokee County Fair. Photo by Sarah Gengler

2009 Princess - Taylor Hohbach was crowned the Cherokee County Fairs 2009 Princess on Sunday evening during coronation. The princess would fill the position of the queen in event that she is unable to fulfill her duties. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Miss Congeniality- The 2008 royalty gather around Darragh Denery as they crown her Miss Congeniality for 2009 and adorn her with her sash and roses. Photo by Sarah Gengler

A queen's final duty - Jessica Alesch, 2008 Cherokee County Fair Queen, gives her final good bye speech to the crowd before she announces the 2009 Queen and gives up her title. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Demi Dunn was crowned the 2009 Cherokee County Fair Queen on Sunday, wrapping up the 2009 edition of the fair. Photo by Sarah Gengler

Potted plants in flowers - Betty Egger of Cherokee earned a Best of Show for her potted plants in flowers at the Cherokee County Fair's Family Crafts. Photo submitted

Genealogy quilt Bonnie Ducommun of Cherokee received a Committee Choice Ribbon for her "Berger Cousin's Quilt" in Genealogy at the Family Crafts at the Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Special gift - Cletus Henke of Cherokee donated a display case to the Family Crafts building and a picnic table to the Cherokee County Fair in memory of his wife Phyllis Henke. Photo contributed

Jr. Flower Dept. - Dawson Ducommun of Cherokee was awarded a Committee Choice Ribbon for his recycled paint can potted plant in the Jr. Flower Department. at the Cherokee County Fair's Family Crafts. Photo contributed

Pride of Iowa 1st place - Cherokee 4-H Youth Director Brenda Medick, left, presented Nicole Springer of the Mill Creek Valley 4-H with the first place ribbon at the Pride of Iowa culinary competition held at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds on Thursday. Nicole won her ribbon with her recipe of Pork Lollipops.

Pride of Iowa 2nd place - Clara Wulfsen and Elizabeth Wulfsen of the Mill Cree Valley 4-H took home the second place ribbon for the 4-H Pride of Iowa culinary competition with their recipe of Corn Salad at the Cherokee County Fair on Thursday.

Pride of Iowa 3rd place - Nicole Barry, left, and Justin Cave of the Tilden Tillers 4-H earned a third place ribbon for their recipe of Apple Pie Tartlets during the Pride of Iowa culinary competition at the Cherokee County Fair.

Display case donated - Doug Smith, left, and Jerry Smith, center, of Cherokee along with Jim Smith of South Dakota and the family of Dale and Elaine Smith donated a display case to the Cherokee County Fair Family Crafts building. Pictured accepting the gift is the Cherokee County Fair Board President, Rusty Grashoff. Photo contributed

Painting earns ribbon - Andrea Urban was awarded a Judges Choice ribbon for her oil painting "Legacy" of her Family Memories in Art at part of the Genealogy section at the Family Crafts building at the Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Best of Show in Genealogy - Ann Tell of Aurelia received a Best of Show ribbon in Genealogy for her family record book during the 2009 Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Judge's Choice in Genealogy Shirley Skadeland from Cherokee earned a Judge's Choice ribbon for her family record book in Genealogy at the 2009 Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Junior Genealogy Zane Young, age 13 of Aurelia, received a Best of Show ribbon in Junior Genealogy for a picture of his great- great-great-grandmother, Marie (Bahler) Ducommun. Zane also took home the "Committee Choice" ribbon in Baked Goods, for his decorated cupcakes. Photo contributed

Colton Ewalt entertained the large crowd with his jazz dance routine at the Bill Riley Talent Show at the Cherokee County Fair. Photo by Paul Struck

The Gummy Bear Girls had the crowd clapping at the Cherokee County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show. The girls are, left to right, Abbie Wilson, Lauren Rohwer, Emma Kaskey, Hannah Westphal, and Payton Hagberg. Photo by Paul Struck

This peppy purple trio danced to "Hey, Good Lookin'" at the 2009 Cherokee County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show. They are, left to right, Alaina Westphal, Morgan Wilson, Ellie Kaskey. Photo by Paul Struck

Guitarist/ vocalist Kelsey Klingensmith belted out a popular song at the Cherokee County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show. Photo by Paul Struck

Libby Peterson hit all the right notes as she sang her song at the Talent Show at this year's Cherokee County Fair. Photo by Paul Struck

Taylor Knack wowed the crowd with her colorful tap dance routine at the Cherokee County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show. Photo by Paul Struck

This foursome had toes tapping while dancing to "Waking Up Is Hard To Do" at the 2009 Cherokee County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show. They are, left to right, Brooklyn Schlenger, Grace Anderson, Madison Stief, Lexi Schossow. Photo by Paul Struck

These lovely ladies danced to the "Witchdoctor" song at the Cherokee County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show. They are, left to right, Alisanne Struck, Kiley Kennebeck, Kinsey Ross, Lily Anderson, and Addie Cosgrove. Photo by Paul Struck

Strutting their stuff during their "Witchdoctor" dance at the Cherokee County Fair's Bill Riley Talent Show were Alisanne Struck, and Kiley Kennebeck. Photo by Paul Struck

Talent winner - Guitarist/ vocalist Paris Schnepf of Granville won the Senior Division of the Bill Riley Talent Show at the 2009 Cherokee County Fair. After a one-year hiatus, the Talent Show was back at the Fair this year again under the direction of Sherry Held.

Woodworking ribbon - Andy Pitts of Cherokee. age 13, took home a Best of Show ribbon in Kids Crafts for his woodworking scratch built finished shelf at the Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Committee Choice - Bob Cave of Marcus earned a Committee Choice ribbon for a stained glass cross during the Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Kid's crafts - Christa Lux, age 7 of Cherokee won a Best of Show ribbon in Kids Crafts for her handmade novelties recycled stand. Photo contributed

Little winner - Edwin Staver, age 4 of Cherokee, with his dad, Chad Staver, won a Committee Choice ribbon in Kids Crafts for a painted blue plat and a Committee Choice in Children's Art for a marker landscape. Photo contributed

Handmade novelty - Devin Lux of Cherokee, age 10, earned a Best of Show ribbon recently at the Cherokee County Fair in the Kids Crafts Handmade Novelties for his painted parts tractor and disc. Photo contributed

Still life - Isabelle Reusch of Cherokee earned a Best of Show ribbon in the Children Art at the Cherokee County Fair with her still life "Apples in Pastels." Photo contributed

Black and white photograph winner - Mike Wiley of Cherokee won Best in Show ribbon at the Cherokee County Fair for his black and white photo of an old hotel door. Photo contributed

Pencil portrait - Naome Urban of Quimby , age 16, won a Judges Choice ribbon at the Cherokee County Fair in Children Art for her pencil portrait of a man. Photo contributed

Best in Show for Art - Vanessa Reusch of Cherokee won a Best of Show ribbon in Art with a Computer Graphic of a Ferris wheel during the 2009 Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Dual winner - Bethany Urban of Quimby took home a Committee Choice ribbon in Children Art for a pencil drawing of a squirrel and a Judges Choice for wood burning in Kids Crafts. Photo contributed

Deli rye bread - Arlene Schlinger took home a Best of Show ribbon in Baked Good at the Cherokee County Fair's Family Crafts for her deli rye bread. Photo contributed

Junior Fruits and Vegetables - Brandon Hanson won a Best of Show for peas in the Cherokee County Fair's Family Crafts Junior Fruits and Vegetables. Photo contributed

Orange cinnamon swirl bread - Carmen Henke of Larrabee received a Committee Choice ribbon in Baked Goods at the Cherokee County Fair for her orange cinnamon swirl bread. Photo contributed

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Three-time ribbon winner - Marlys Gregg of Quimby received several ribbons during the 2009 Cherokee County Fair. Among those ribbons were a Judges Choice in Canning for her lime pickles, Judges Choice in Flowers for her pink lily and a Judges Choice in Fruits and Vegetables for oregano. Photo contributed

Dual ribbon winner - Nicole Springer, age 15 of Cherokee, earned a Judges Choice ribbon and Best in Show ribbon for here canning of asparagus at the 2009 Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Advance Canning - Ruth Hanson of Cherokee won a Best in Show for her canned pears in the Advance Canning Department at the Family Crafts show at the Cherokee County Fair. Photo contributed

Little winner - Tyler Boothby, age six from Underwood, grandson of Richard and Roberta Boothby received a Judge's Choice ribbon for a yellow car and a Judge's Choice ribbon on his red raspberries and a special award yellow ribbon for his yellow/gold raspberries. Photo contributed

Baked Goods ribbon winner - Virginia Wolcott of Cherokee won a Best of Show ribbon for her fudge at the Cherokee County Fair's Family Crafts Baked Goods category. Photo contributed