PHOTOS Mineral County Fair and Rodeo
Heather Haskins and her steer, Cheeto, get ready for the judging on Friday morning. This was Haskins 4th or 5th steer she has raised for 4-H. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The floral entries were staged in the multipurpose room of the Superior High School this year as the cooler temperature kept them looking pristine longer for judging and spectators. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Charlie Quick was at the end of the Methodist Men’s Breakfast chow line making sure patrons had utensils, napkins and cups for coffee and juice. This breakfast is one of the oldest traditions of the Mineral County Fair each morning. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The Cabin Fever Quilters Guild held in the Superior High School is a main draw every year and people can win raffle prizes and judge for Best in Show, which is nearly impossible with the artistic quality displayed. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
After the 4-H lambs were judged, they were taken back and regroomed for interested buyers at the auction on Saturday at 1 p.m. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Mike Testa has breakfast with his wife Jan, directly across from him, and his sister-in-law, Gail Chamberlain before they spent the day looking at livestock, quilts, art, visiting with friends, looking at vendors merchandise and then staying for the rodeo and live music making it a full fair day. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The wind from the thunderstorm Thursday night destroyed a couple of vendor canopies but thankfully Friday morning they found replacement covers. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Carla and Jack Keck enjoy the sausage, eggs and pancakes at the Mineral County Fair prepared by the Methodist Men (and women) at the main gate. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The Cabin Fever Quilters Guild was asking for veterans in Mineral County to write their names down to be given a quilt as they are doing their best to be certain every veteran receives one to thank them for their service. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The Superior Senior Center booth not only had their usual goodies but specialty pastries that they started selling a couple of days each week for fairgoers to try out. This booth might be the oldest at the Mineral County Fair as it was built and used when drag races were held at the Mineral County Airport in the late 1960’s, according to Carole Johnson, retired Superior Forest Ranger. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Baked goods and breads were judged on Thursday and then on display in the 4-H Quonset Hut Building during the Mineral County Fair. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Kay Strombo with the Mineral County Historical Society and Museum was selling not only all of the books they have on the history of the county, but the 2026 calendars they had made as a fundraiser that show each history sign at the stops made to the Gildersleeve Mine. That trip is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 and reservations are being taken at (406) 822-3543. The excursion is free with transportation provided asking that patrons bring a side dish for the potluck up at the mine. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The hog showing had squealers of all kinds as the judging was difficult due to the quality of pork that was raised. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Mineral County Fair Board Chairman, Mary Jo Berry, visits with vendor Janet Hughs who owns Twin Creek Creations after the downpour Thursday to see if she had sustained any damage. Only 1 cutting board, Hughs reported. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Kids enjoyed a bubble blaster zone, bungee trampolines, paintball, a petting zoo, and a blow-up waterslide during the fair weekend. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
Ayla Henderson danced to some music before the rodeo on Saturday. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
Honorary Fair Lady, Eleanor Hollenback, was warmly welcomed into the arena during the Go for the Gold Rodeo on Saturday night. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
Ranier Acker presented the stars and stripes around the arena as Brynley Conrow sang the national anthem. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
A saddle bronc rider tries to make it to eight seconds in front of the sold-out crowd during Saturday night's rodeo in Superior. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
The 2025 Mineral County Fair and Rodeo in photos.
The floral entries were staged in the multipurpose room of the Superior High School this year as the cooler temperature kept them looking pristine longer for judging and spectators. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Charlie Quick was at the end of the Methodist Men’s Breakfast chow line making sure patrons had utensils, napkins and cups for coffee and juice. This breakfast is one of the oldest traditions of the Mineral County Fair each morning. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The Cabin Fever Quilters Guild held in the Superior High School is a main draw every year and people can win raffle prizes and judge for Best in Show, which is nearly impossible with the artistic quality displayed. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
After the 4-H lambs were judged, they were taken back and regroomed for interested buyers at the auction on Saturday at 1 p.m. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Mike Testa has breakfast with his wife Jan, directly across from him, and his sister-in-law, Gail Chamberlain before they spent the day looking at livestock, quilts, art, visiting with friends, looking at vendors merchandise and then staying for the rodeo and live music making it a full fair day. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The wind from the thunderstorm Thursday night destroyed a couple of vendor canopies but thankfully Friday morning they found replacement covers. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Carla and Jack Keck enjoy the sausage, eggs and pancakes at the Mineral County Fair prepared by the Methodist Men (and women) at the main gate. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The Cabin Fever Quilters Guild was asking for veterans in Mineral County to write their names down to be given a quilt as they are doing their best to be certain every veteran receives one to thank them for their service. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The Superior Senior Center booth not only had their usual goodies but specialty pastries that they started selling a couple of days each week for fairgoers to try out. This booth might be the oldest at the Mineral County Fair as it was built and used when drag races were held at the Mineral County Airport in the late 1960’s, according to Carole Johnson, retired Superior Forest Ranger. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Baked goods and breads were judged on Thursday and then on display in the 4-H Quonset Hut Building during the Mineral County Fair. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Kay Strombo with the Mineral County Historical Society and Museum was selling not only all of the books they have on the history of the county, but the 2026 calendars they had made as a fundraiser that show each history sign at the stops made to the Gildersleeve Mine. That trip is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 and reservations are being taken at (406) 822-3543. The excursion is free with transportation provided asking that patrons bring a side dish for the potluck up at the mine. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The hog showing had squealers of all kinds as the judging was difficult due to the quality of pork that was raised. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Mineral County Fair Board Chairman, Mary Jo Berry, visits with vendor Janet Hughs who owns Twin Creek Creations after the downpour Thursday to see if she had sustained any damage. Only 1 cutting board, Hughs reported. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Kids enjoyed a bubble blaster zone, bungee trampolines, paintball, a petting zoo, and a blow-up waterslide during the fair weekend. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
Ayla Henderson danced to some music before the rodeo on Saturday. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
Honorary Fair Lady, Eleanor Hollenback, was warmly welcomed into the arena during the Go for the Gold Rodeo on Saturday night. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
Ranier Acker presented the stars and stripes around the arena as Brynley Conrow sang the national anthem. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
A saddle bronc rider tries to make it to eight seconds in front of the sold-out crowd during Saturday night's rodeo in Superior. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)