 Itasca County kicked off its 126th annual county fair today, reporter Cheryl Moore tells us what people can expect to see this weekend. Around Grand Rapids, the fairgrounds is known as the Gym of Itasca. The venue is home to many events throughout the year, but the big show is always the fair. Some of the things that you won't find anywhere else in a county fair is finding your fairgrounds in the middle of your town and looking out onto a beautiful lake. The fair lasts five days and each one of those days is something special. During entry day, students compete in various 4-H competitions. Some of them have been preparing since last October. They are involved in the project area from design to culmination and then being able to teach that skill to the judge. The Itasca County fair is also known for its community vendors and food. This year people with a sweet tooth can try deep fried brownies, cheesecake, candy bars, and cookie dough. It's chocolate chip cookie dough with no eggs in it. It's dipped in a funnel cake batter and then deep fried. And like I said, out of all the products we sell, this is our number one seller. Should be a little cold on the inside. Animals, including more than 75 horses, will arrive to the fairgrounds tonight. There will also be BMX races, live music, and tons of competitions throughout the weekend. The Itasca County fair is the best fair in Minnesota, in my opinion. Reporting in Grand Rapids, Cheryl Moore, Lakeland News. Organizers say the fair will usually see between 40 and 45,000 people each year.