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2015 Montana State Fair-Day 4

Freckles, a lamb belonging to Clay Blankenship of Fort Benton's Stir, Stitch and Stirrup 4-H club hangs out in the Livestock Pavillion on Monday afternoon at the Montana State Fair.
Freckles, a lamb belonging to Clay Blankenship of Fort Benton's Stir, Stitch and Stirrup 4-H club hangs out in the Livestock Pavillion on Monday afternoon at the Montana State Fair.
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Members of Sun River area Circle S 4-H from left: Mikayla Hart, Jessi McKinley and Randi Hart wait for business to pick up at the 4-H Ice Cream booth on a rainy Monday afternoon at the Montana State Fair, July 27, 2015.
Members of Sun River area Circle S 4-H from left: Mikayla Hart, Jessi McKinley and Randi Hart wait for business to pick up at the 4-H Ice Cream booth on a rainy Monday afternoon at the Montana State Fair, July 27, 2015.
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Rain soaked Might Thomas Carnival midway at the Montana State Fair on Monday, July 27, 2015
Rain soaked Might Thomas Carnival midway at the Montana State Fair on Monday, July 27, 2015
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Carrie Olson, age 7, plays a carnival game on The Mighty Thomas Carnival midway on Monday at the Montana State Fair.
Carrie Olson, age 7, plays a carnival game on The Mighty Thomas Carnival midway on Monday at the Montana State Fair.
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Rain soaked Might Thomas Carnival midway at the Montana State Fair on Monday, July 27, 2015
Rain soaked Might Thomas Carnival midway at the Montana State Fair on Monday, July 27, 2015
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Liberty McLaughlin enjoys the rabbits with her great-grandmother Melody on Monday afternoon at the Montana State Fair.
Liberty McLaughlin enjoys the rabbits with her great-grandmother Melody on Monday afternoon at the Montana State Fair.
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A Holland Lop and Netherland Dwarf in their cage in the Rabbit and Poultry Barn at the Montana State Fair on Monday.
A Holland Lop and Netherland Dwarf in their cage in the Rabbit and Poultry Barn at the Montana State Fair on Monday.
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The rain on Monday made for a very slow day on The Mighty Thomas Carnival midway.
The rain on Monday made for a very slow day on The Mighty Thomas Carnival midway.
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Tonya Jorgensen, left, and Sonya Mahlum hang bunting at the Montana ExpoPark grandstand ahead of the Big Sky Pro Rodeo Roundup, Monday at the Montana State Fair.
Tonya Jorgensen, left, and Sonya Mahlum hang bunting at the Montana ExpoPark grandstand ahead of the Big Sky Pro Rodeo Roundup, Monday at the Montana State Fair.
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Nick Diekhans and Maryellen McGuire enjoy fried dough from the Elephant Ear food stand on Monday at the Montana State Fair.
Nick Diekhans and Maryellen McGuire enjoy fried dough from the Elephant Ear food stand on Monday at the Montana State Fair.
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Mackenzie Laverdure writes ice cream names on the display case of the Ye Olde Ice Cream booth at the Montana State Fair on Monday.
Mackenzie Laverdure writes ice cream names on the display case of the Ye Olde Ice Cream booth at the Montana State Fair on Monday.
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David Jenkins and his daughter Allison, age 12, undeterred by Monday's wet weather, ride the Scrambler on the Mighty Thomas Carnival midway at the Montana State Fair.
David Jenkins and his daughter Allison, age 12, undeterred by Monday's wet weather, ride the Scrambler on the Mighty Thomas Carnival midway at the Montana State Fair.
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A customer waits for their order at the Philly Steak Sandwich booth on Monday at the Montana State Fair.
A customer waits for their order at the Philly Steak Sandwich booth on Monday at the Montana State Fair.
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Lora and Carrie Olson enjoy The Mighty Thomas Carnival midway with aunt and uncle Katie and Fred Olson on Monday afternoon.
Lora and Carrie Olson enjoy The Mighty Thomas Carnival midway with aunt and uncle Katie and Fred Olson on Monday afternoon.
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Bentley George, age 3, makes animal prints with his grandfather Bob George in the Nature's Den building at the Montana State Fair on Monday.
Bentley George, age 3, makes animal prints with his grandfather Bob George in the Nature's Den building at the Montana State Fair on Monday.
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