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Actor Eric Stonestreet, who grew up in the Piper area of Kansas City, Kansas, was one of the bidders at the annual livestock auction July 15 at the Wyandotte County Fair. Some of the animals that were purchased were donated to charities. Scenes from the Wyandotte County Fair Livestock Sale on Friday, July 15, at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds, 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kansas. Many 4-H members sold their livestock at the annual auction. (Photo copyright 2022 by Steve Rupert)

Can you spot the celebrity?

The annual Wyandotte County Fair Livestock Sale on Friday, July 15, was one of the big events of the year for some of the 4-H members who participated.

Buyers, including at least one celebrity, came to the annual auction and purchased animals. Some animals were donated to charity.

The sale, held at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds, 13700 Polfer Road, was conducted by the Nigro Brothers Auctioneers. It was well attended. The fair ended July 16.

Leading their categories at the auction:
Beef, reserve grand champion, Kelsey Kwiatkowski, Piper;
Sheep, grand champion, Jackson Knetter, Piper; reserve champion, Aaron Geist, Piper;
Swine, grand champion, Isaac Cook, Piper; reserve champion, Emma McCracken, Piper;
Goat, reserve champion, Dakoda Mortell, Wolcott Wanderers;
Rabbits, grand champion, Katelynn Martin, Blazing Bridles; reserve champion, Darrien Depriest, Blazing Bridles;
Chickens, grand champion, Elise Collins, Piper; reserve champion, Leanna Larson, Piper.