BRIDGEPORT, NE - It’s all about the kids at this year’s Morrill County Fair.

"We need these young kids to be proud of their projects," Morrill County Fair Board President Naomi Loomis said. "I am super proud of their projects."

The fair board working to put together events for the county’s ag students and 4-H’ers so they can show off all the hard work they’ve put into their projects over the past year.

"I know these kids have been working since [the school shutdown] even harder because it gave them something to do," Loomis said. "It's really important that, yes, we showcase the youth of agriculture."

Precautions are still being used. There’s tape on the bleachers and signs posted around the fair grounds to remind people to socially distance.

The restrictions make the fair look a little different than year’s past but the kids are still excited to have a chance to earn a purple ribbon.

"I'm thankful for being here because COVID is stopping everything," Morrill County 4-H'er Reata said. 

To give them the opportunity was a group effort.

"It's super exciting to even have a fair this year for sure," Loomis said. "It's a little different, but everybody was super willing to come together and, you know, made some recommendations. Just to showcase these kids projects has been super fun."

Rabbit and poultry shows kicked off the competitions Wednesday along with the static exhibits. Beef is taking the stage Thursday. Swine sheep and goats will round out the work week before the auction on Saturday.

For those unable or uncomfortable with attending can watch a live stream of the events on Bridgeport’s Striv channel.

People can also bid online for this year's auction at https://bidnebraska.hibid.com/. Preregistration is open now.