810-Lancaster Farming, Satui Kid's Day At Keystone international Exposition Getting an early start In learning the skills of auctioneer ing is Clay Brubaker. The two-year-old Is the son of Ken and Ginger Brubaker of West Chester. Ken auctloneed the Hampshire sale during KILE. A soft pretzel lures Jareth Shirley, 5, away from the many activities for children during KILE. Jareth Is the son of Michelle McComsey of Newport. All set for take-offls this contestant In the Kiddle Pedal- Power Tractor Pull sponsored by Evergreen Trader. Octobar 9,1993 /> .> LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) —For 37 years the Keystone Inter national Livestock Exposition showcases the nation’s top sheep* horses, swine, and cattle during October at the Farm Show Com plex in Harrisburg. It’s an exciting event for many children who accompany their parents to the five-day show and for those who visit just to admire the animals. Every year entertainment for kids gets bigger and better. Espe cially on Saturday. That’s Kid’s Day at KILE. Attractions include Agri-Kid Olympics, Kiddie Power Pedal- Power Tractor Pull, a petting farm, and Hatfield Racing Pigs. If you are wondering what Agri- Kid Olympics means, here’s the scoop. Kids compete in sack races, wheel barrow races, laughing con test, horse shoe pitch, hog-calling contest, and learning how to auc tioneer. Sponsored by Lebanon Valley Bank, the Olympic winner in each category receives a trophy. During the day Ttos Pied Piper played his bagpipes'as he wan dcjpd around the Farm Show Com plex. Ray Owen also entertained with songs. The attractions for kids at KILE is a lot mote than planned activi ties. For some, it’s just fun to sit in the stands and watch shows such as the Scottish Highland cattle com petition. And, of course, there is always plenty of food to eat Here are some pictures of kids who enjoyed KILE. Saturday Is Kid’s Day at KILE. Thass kids watch as others participate In the. many, contests held during Agri-Kid Olympics sponsored by Lebanon Valley National Bank. Seven-year-old Alex, right, gives his brother Chris, 5, a hug for earning a ribbon In thetractor pull. The brothers are the sons of Jeff and Sue Werner of Jonestown. Ten-year-old Gabrielte Dusslnger of York listens to the Pled Piper lull a crowd with his music. Gabrlelle Is the daughter of Howard and Charles Dusslnger.
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