Hank Ruff performs July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. He played a variety of country songs. Kids go down the Fun Slide on July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. Adults were able to ride down with their kids as well. A 4-H member stands with her cow July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. "That's a prize winning heifer right there," someone said as they walked by. Fairgoers ride a small roller coaster July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. The ride took guests in a small loop, up and down little hills. A 4-H member shows his cow July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. The beef and dairy steers show began at 4 p.m. A man on stilts gives a little kid a fist bump July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. There were multiple people walking around the carnival area on stilts. A 4-H member shows her cow July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. Participants walked a loop around the arena with their cows for judgement. Two fairgoers look at bunnies July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. At the fair were also cows, pigs, poultry and more. Two fair attendees ride a hang gliding ride July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. The carnival rides opened June 30. Hank Ruff performs July 1, 2026, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. Ruff took the stage at 8 p.m.
PHOTOS: Step right up to the Monroe County Fair
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