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Bukovich has 5 p.m. to midnight Midway open – regular been competing in 4-H shows with Jewels for the past admission three years. 6 p.m. Wild Goose Chase Cloggers – Cottonwood Stage of fun,” Bukovich said. 6 p.m. Premiere Showmanship Contest Bukovich “It challenges both me and – Show Arena Jewels, and it is really a PHOTO SUBMITTED 7 p.m. 4-H Livestock Auction from page 2B testament to how well we Izzy Bukovich and her llama, Jewels, stand in the show – Show Arena said. “People really love to work together and what our ring at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair. The pair earned the 7-10 p.m. The Waltzateers see the costumes and how bond is like.” championship blue ribbon for showmanship. – Cottonwood Stage well the llamas and their Bukovich said the 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby – Grandstand owners or trainers work to- same principles apply in For kids new into 4-H, said. “I love telling kids 8 p.m. Movie in the Barnyard gether. It helps desensitize showmanship. Bukovich recommends that I show llamas because “The Croods” the llama, making them “Jewels is supposed to starting with sheep, but it peaks their interest, and I 8 p.m. to midnight Shane Martin calmer and more friendly stand still and square dur- loves telling them about can only hope at least one – Beer Garden Stage towards others.” ing showmanship,” Bukov- her other animals, too. of them will want to try it Bukovich also enjoys ich said. “Usually she lis- “I would not be the themselves.” guiding Jewels through the tens to me pretty well, but same person that I am if it Fair schedule continued on page 6B obstacles. there are times when she weren’t for Jewels and my “Obstacles are a lot does what she wants.” bond with her,” Bukovich The Sausage Specialists Manea’s Meats Find us at the Benton County Fair for a Freezy FREE ENJOY THE Pop BENTON COUNTY FAIR Don & Alina Don’t forget to try our turkey legs at the fair! 114 2nd Ave N., Sauk Rapids, MN COME TRY (320) 253-8683 • [email protected] OUR MEAT www.maneasmeats.com STICKS! 110 First Street South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 • 320-252-2141 Store Hours: Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week SAUK RAPIDS HERALD & BENTON COUNTY NEWS | BENTON COUNTY FAIR 2018 | Page 5B Proms but the family enjoys the The choice cheese from page 4B camaraderie of the curd stand. Prom’s Cheese Curds “We’ve made sure debuted at the Benton it’s fun in there,” Pat said. County Fair. “We do silly games and “The fi rst fair he there are door prizes. It’s did, he used our camper a fun place, and I think if you can imagine,” Pat that’s why people keep said. “He had little Fry- coming back to work.” Daddys.” The profi ts have con- With the pop-up tinually been used for ed- camper, a small counter, ucation – the business’s friends and his parents, original purpose. The Curd Crew had ar- “That tradition rived at the fair scene. stayed in place,” Sid said. Buying from local stores, “There was only one year the stand ran out of prod- that we had two (chil- uct mid-way through the dren) in college at the six-day fair. Their curds same time, so it worked were a hit. out that the one who was “We do a yellow in college managed the fresh curd,” Sid said. “I PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER Simon Meer (left), Josh Prom, Abby Prom and Paige Taylor peak outside Prom’s Cheese Curds food truck Aug. 3, 2016. business.” don’t know anyone else The curds are made from milk to cheese at a creamery the week before the fair. The curds (and cream that does that (in Minne- cheese wontons that the sota).” Proms also serve) funded Sid said most places scholarships in between – even the Minnesota frying cheese. adjacent to the beer gar- the time Pat and Sid’s State Fair – serves white “We could write a dens. The Proms’ St. children and grandchil- curds. “We could write a book on the variables book on the variables Cloud residence becomes dren entered college. “One is not better to get a good curd. And we’ve gone to get a good curd,” Sid a home away from home Mike, who origi- than the other; it’s what- said. “And we’ve gone for many of the relatives nally had the idea to sell ever you like and your through that frustration.” through that frustration.” who return for the event curds, has carried his tastes,” he said. “But the - Sid Prom The food stand has each year. family’s tradition to the difference is theirs are a always been a family af- “It’s our family mara- north shore. Besides the little more processed and “That’s how fresh champion curd but said fair for the Proms and at thon, honestly,” Pat said. Benton County Fair, the a little saltier.” they are,” Sid said. practice has been perfec- one time they traveled Approximately eight only other place Prom’s The curds Proms “When they come out of tion over their 32 years. to up to 12 events dur- people work inside the Cheese Curds are still purchase are fresh. the vat, they cool them They hand batter their ing summer festival sea- offi cial food truck, which sold throughout the year “They are made right on Wednesday night and product on site without son. Their four children, evolved from many dif- is at his business Voya- before you get there,” Pat package them. I pick ever freezing the cheese. nieces and nephews and ferent types of stands geur Brewing Company said. them up on Thursday – They never disclose the now grand- children, over the years. Shifts in Grand Marais. A week before the four days before the fair.” batter they use but said nieces and nephews all begin around 10:30 a.m. “Same recipe. 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