The Burton family of Jersey County made their annual trek up to the Illinois State Fairgrounds with their “Fried What?” stand. A state fair favorite, the stand was located outside the expo building and enjoyed another year of success. The “Fried What?” stand made its debut appearance at the Jersey County Fair this past July but is a veteran of several different state fairs. The Burton family has been a committed county fair family for many years and has been seen showing hogs in the showbarn as well as exhibiting baked goods and vegetables in the green building. Insert: The Burton family’s “Fried What?” stand sells all sorts of fried foods from green tomatoes, macaroni and cheese, snickers and more. Their fried ice cream was a big hit. (Connor Ashlock/Jersey County Journal)
Illinois State Fair Livestock Superintendent Larry Wilson awards Clayton Poppe of Jerseyville with the Premiere Herdsman award in the shorthorn show. The Premiere Herdsman award is given to a single exhibitor in a breed or species who displays a high degree of showmanship, care for animals, well-maintained stalls and exemplary conduct with superintendents and fellow showmen. Poppe is the fifth generation of shorthorn showmen in the Moore family. (Submitted photo)
