MB1870: Manitoba Historical Photographs

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(Tashiro) July 10/63 News

Portage Fair - Last Day Hindered By Rain

Grand Champion 4-H and Commercial class calf shown at Portage Fair this year was by Harold Jackson of Langruth, Don Cleaver of Poplar Bluff with the reserve, an 880 pound reserve for 36 cents. Looking on is Fair Board president Lawrence Smith.

Inter-club showmanship champion at the 4-H calf clubs show at Portage Fair this year is Helgi Sigurdson of Langruth, shown here with the Angus calf she exhibited in competition. Helgi topped a strong field to win the showmanship award.

Manitoba champion among oldtime fiddlers is Floyd Lacroix of Poplar Point, seen here at left accepting the Mayfair Trophy. at right is Fair Board president Lawrence Smith who acted on behalf of the donors at conclusion of the contest before the exhibition grandstand Wednesday evening.