OAKLAND COUNTY

Michigan State Fair

Baylee Huff, 15, of Durand feeds the runt of the litter, named Little Bit, at her display at the Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on Sept. 3, 2017.
Baylee Huff, 15, of Durand feeds the runt of the litter, named Little Bit, at her display at the Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on Sept. 3, 2017.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People watch as Baylee Huff, 15, of Durand feeds the runt of the litter, named Little Bit, at her display at the Michigan State Fair.
People watch as Baylee Huff, 15, of Durand feeds the runt of the litter, named Little Bit, at her display at the Michigan State Fair.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Mary Beth Morris, left, of Livonia, Andrea Doody of Royal Oak and her daughter, Chloe Doody, 5, look at Little Bit, a piglet being held by Baylee Huff, 15, of Durand at the Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
Mary Beth Morris, left, of Livonia, Andrea Doody of Royal Oak and her daughter, Chloe Doody, 5, look at Little Bit, a piglet being held by Baylee Huff, 15, of Durand at the Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A young pig nurses on its mother, Betty, at the display of Baylee Huff of Durand.
A young pig nurses on its mother, Betty, at the display of Baylee Huff of Durand.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Goats from Udderly Nutz Dairy Goats of Lyons eat hay at their display at the Michigan State Fair.
Goats from Udderly Nutz Dairy Goats of Lyons eat hay at their display at the Michigan State Fair.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Jayanthi Shanker and her husband, Shanker Balaram of Farmington Hills react with the newly-hatched chicks at the Beginning of Life display.
Jayanthi Shanker and her husband, Shanker Balaram of Farmington Hills react with the newly-hatched chicks at the Beginning of Life display.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
These are newly hatched chicks at the Beginning of Life display.
These are newly hatched chicks at the Beginning of Life display.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Laura Coon of Udderly Nutz Dairy Goats, left, talks with Laurrie Bissinger and Noel Bissinger of Lansing at Laura's display.
Laura Coon of Udderly Nutz Dairy Goats, left, talks with Laurrie Bissinger and Noel Bissinger of Lansing at Laura's display.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
This is a LaMancha goat at the Udderly Nuts Dairy Goats display. LaMancha is the only American breed of goat and they were bred for small ears.
This is a LaMancha goat at the Udderly Nuts Dairy Goats display. LaMancha is the only American breed of goat and they were bred for small ears.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Judie DeCia of Howell takes photos of the Bantam chickens at the Michigan State Fair.
Judie DeCia of Howell takes photos of the Bantam chickens at the Michigan State Fair.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
This is a Booted Bantam chicken at the Michigan State Fair.
This is a Booted Bantam chicken at the Michigan State Fair.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Historian Bob Cummings of Novi sits at his booth of State Fair memorabilia.
Historian Bob Cummings of Novi sits at his booth of State Fair memorabilia.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Dawn Sommers, owner of Dog Gone Delicious Dog Treats, shows off one of her peanut butter dog bones at her booth.
Dawn Sommers, owner of Dog Gone Delicious Dog Treats, shows off one of her peanut butter dog bones at her booth.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Diana Geis of the Spinner's Flock shows Joseph Valenzuela, 6, in red, and Evelyn Valenzuela, 9, the yarn that she is spinning from alpaca wool.
Diana Geis of the Spinner's Flock shows Joseph Valenzuela, 6, in red, and Evelyn Valenzuela, 9, the yarn that she is spinning from alpaca wool.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Kaleb Vondenhuevel, right, and his father, Tim, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, trim one of their yearling ewe sheep.
Kaleb Vondenhuevel, right, and his father, Tim, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, trim one of their yearling ewe sheep.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Freddy Koceba of Port Austin does a caricature drawing of Wendy and Dennis Villemure of Flat Rock.
Freddy Koceba of Port Austin does a caricature drawing of Wendy and Dennis Villemure of Flat Rock.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Freddy Koceba of Port Austin works on a caricature drawing at his booth.
Freddy Koceba of Port Austin works on a caricature drawing at his booth.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Elizabeth Bridges, 5, of Saline catches a "fish" at the Let's Go Fishing game. From left are her grandmother, Jan McBurney of Pinckney, and parents, Rob and Melissa Bridges.
Elizabeth Bridges, 5, of Saline catches a "fish" at the Let's Go Fishing game. From left are her grandmother, Jan McBurney of Pinckney, and parents, Rob and Melissa Bridges.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
LaJayda Foster, right,13, covers her eyes as she and Sidni Hubbard, 9, both of Detroit, head to the top of the Shock Drop ride.
LaJayda Foster, right,13, covers her eyes as she and Sidni Hubbard, 9, both of Detroit, head to the top of the Shock Drop ride.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Sidni Hubbard, 9, right, and LaJayda Foster, 13, both of Detroit ride the Shock Drop.
Sidni Hubbard, 9, right, and LaJayda Foster, 13, both of Detroit ride the Shock Drop.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People ride the flying chairs at the Michigan State Fair.
People ride the flying chairs at the Michigan State Fair.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Neher Chamedia, left, 13, Rishika Paruthi, 14, and Alaina Smythe, 13, all of Novi head to the top of the Shock Drop ride.
Neher Chamedia, left, 13, Rishika Paruthi, 14, and Alaina Smythe, 13, all of Novi head to the top of the Shock Drop ride.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Neher Chamedia, left,13, Rishika Paruthi, 14, and Alaina Smythe, 13, all of Novi feel the drop of the Shock Drop ride.
Neher Chamedia, left,13, Rishika Paruthi, 14, and Alaina Smythe, 13, all of Novi feel the drop of the Shock Drop ride.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People ride the flying chairs at the Michigan State Fair.
People ride the flying chairs at the Michigan State Fair.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News