Some competitions, such as pigs and sheep, had lower participation than last year while others, such as the turtle race, were up. Strickland said attendance was strong, especially on Thursday night and Saturday, while Friday night was pretty sparse due to the Altus-Vernon high school football game.
"The bluegrass festival was a very positive addition," Strickland said. "We had wonderful performers at the bluegrass festival who donated their time and did a good job."
Strickland said he was especially impressed with the number of crop and horticulture entries, which were up from 2002, along with crafts and canning.
Science displays featured topics from the Bermuda Triangle to ceramics to soil erosion, with the latter two chosen to go on to the state competition.
Strickland said the lower participation in pigs, sheep and cattle may be attributed to a focus on the spring livestock show.
The watermelon seed spitting contest saw a record-setting 32-foot effort in the adult division.
"The Fair Board wants to express how we appreciate the volunteers, the donations, volunteer and all the effort that went into this year's fair," Strickland said.
A full report of fair results will be published in an upcoming special section in the printed edition of the Altus Times.
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