Methow kids select the pigs they hope to take the the fair this year.
Photo by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperHeidi Ott maneuvered her pig onto the scale, assisted by John Sorg, lower right, who was preparing to weigh the pig. Most of the pigs, which are about 2 months old, weigh between 40 and 55 pounds. They have to be between 225 and 290 pounds to qualify for the fair. Photo by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperWes Hover, left, one of three breeders of the 50 pigs Methow kids hope to take to the county fair this year, helped Trent Skelton hoist his choice at the annual 4-H pig round-up. Photo by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy StamperPhoto by Marcy Stamper