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It's no Micky Mouse business about voting.  ARBA belongs to us members, make sure you send in your ballots by the deadline.   In our district 2, we are fortunate that there are 3 qualified candidates willing to serve, whoever you should decide to vote for, make sure you send in your ballots by the deadline of August 25.

Carolyn Goes to California State Fair - Flowers and Fruits

These beautiful photos of flowers are all taken by Carolyn at the state fair, we thank Carolyn for sharing.

A corner of competitive flower arrangements.

A close up of a flower arrangement in competition.

Another beautiful flower arrangement.

Flowers and veggies in the more natural setting.

Flowers and fruits.

Flawless tomatoes.

Squash!

Just wish to bite on this delicious looking peach.

Sunflower in the sun.

Carolyn Goes to California State Fair - Animals

The following photos are all taken by Carolyn, we thank Carolyn for sharing.

The California state animal is bear.  Here is a golden bear. 

Small animal barn.

The winner meat pen.

A close up of the Cal in the meat pen.

It's not exactly small animals but the goat is still cute.

A familiar ritual: grooming!

Another cute goat.

These cows are for sure large animals.

Large or small, grooming is a must for any sort of competition.

Carolyn Goes to Califonria State Fair - Crafts

The California State Fair is a 17-day event running through July 28.

There are lots of things to see.

Carolyn and hubby Earl attend the California State Fair every year.   Here is Carolyn playing one of the lemons.

Carolyn loves crafts, this is the first to see.

Who can resist rabbit arts?

What a beautiful gown.

Wool hat with Angora accenting the top.

This shawl is out of the world.

Rabbit painting, very expressive.

Ceramic rabbit figurine by a high school student.

Other Animals at Monterey

The CRCS show is held in the hog barn at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.   It's no joke, there are two hogs at the barn next to the show.

The young hog is very excited to see people coming, thinking that food is coming.

Don't you see my feeder is empty?

Monterey temperature is very cool.  While the rest of the country is baking in the heat, Monterey is in the 60s.   This little dog is in a big car waiting for his human to appear.

Betty in the red jacket cannot resist the picture taking op.

The little guy is getting a bit desperate, yelping nonstop.

Little boy comes and said, "Little, stop it".  Yes, the dog's name is "Little".  Very fitting, it is little.

Best In Show Judging at Monterey

Show A Best In Show judge is Kevin Stanford of AZ.

Judge Kevin looks at the English Angora BOB.

Judge Kevin is ready to announce his choice.

Best In Show goes to Bruce's Dutch.

Show B Best In Show judge is Josh Humphries of TN with his judge's assist Ethan who is also from TN.

Judge Josh and Ethan carefully examines the BOBs on the table.

They are doing the second and third looks on several rabbits.

The Best In Show goes to Carol's American Fuzzy Lop.

Show B Angora Judging at Monterey

Show B judge is Allan from Utah.  A young lady helps the clerking duty.

Judge Allan loves the English Angora texture.

A very cute junior, a future winner.

Judge Allan compares the senior doe class winner and the junior doe class winner.

The fawn senior doe wins the BOB.

A table full of Satin Angora.

Judge Allan works on the colored Satin Angora.

Another colored Satin Angora being examined, Casey watches.