 It's known as the five best days of summer and last night in Park Rapids, the Hubbard County Fair officially kicked off. The fair was in full swing today as thrill seekers checked out the rides on the midway. Food vendors lined the streets of the fairground and many people toured the exhibits and enjoyed the many animals at the fair. What's unique about the Hubbard County Fair is that it is one of only a few in the state that is actually privately owned. Hubbard County Fair is one of maybe only a few fairs in the state that is privately owned. We are not county funded. Everything that happens at the fairgrounds is funded by community support and volunteers. So there's a lot of blood sweat and tears that go into everything that we do here. Hubbard County Fair runs each day this week through Sunday. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.