‘Fair of the Heart’ brings out best of Jefferson County

Marlee Sarchet, left, and her little sister Nora Sarchet play with the baby rabbits they have at their home. Both Marlee and Nora are very involved in the Boulder Outlaws 4-H program and look forward to showing their animals at the Jefferson County Fair. (Charlie Denison/The Monitor).

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Few things encapsulate Montana communities like a good ol’ fair and rodeo. Boulder’s busiest weekend is just around the corner, and Jefferson County is set to put an unofficial cap on the summer of 2023 with old favorites and new traditions that are sure to satisfy the whole family.

Fair Board Chair Terry Minow said “It’s an old-fashioned county fair” with “red and white buildings, large expanses of grass and views of the Boulder Valley [that] make for a gorgeous setting for all the fun activities.”

For me, growing up in Jefferson County, the fair represented two things: Back to school and a chance to celebrate the pride that accompanies rocking a 51 license plate (something, sadly, I can no longer claim, although the hometown pride is still there).

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