Sights, sounds, smells: IPR visits the Northwest Michigan Fair

Interlochen Public Radio | By Izzy Ross,

Ellie Katz

Published August 14, 2023 at 6:02 PM EDT

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Attendees enjoy a sunny evening at the Northwest Michigan Fair on Aug. 10, 2023. (Photo: Izzy Ross/IPR)

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Mikowski's Meat, Market & Deli lemonade stand was busy all evening on Aug. 10, 2023. (Photo: Izzy Ross/IPR)

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IPR's Ellie Katz tries her hand at bingo — no luck that day! Aug. 10, 2023. (Photo: Izzy Ross/IPR)

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Alpacas are led through the fairgrounds on Aug. 10, 2023. (Photo: Ellie Katz/IPR)

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Goats chill out in the fair's goat barn. Aug. 10, 2023. (Photo: Ellie Katz/IPR)

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Mike Arlt Sr. of Covered Wagons explains "chicken season" to IPR's Ellie Katz, among other tricks of the trade. Aug. 10. 2023. (Photo: Izzy Ross/IPR)

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The entrance to the midway attractions at the Northwest Michigan Fair on Aug. 10, 2023. (Photo: Izzy Ross/IPR)

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The Northwest Michigan Fair wrapped up over the weekend. It was established in 1908 and takes place every year just south of Traverse City.

IPR reporters Izzy Ross and Ellie Katz experienced the sights, sounds — and smells — of the fairgrounds. Listen, through the audio player above.

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