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A fair favorite returns as Chore Time Relay celebrates teamwork

Megan Kelley Star-Herald
Jul 18, 2026
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A fair favorite returns as Chore Time Relay celebrates teamwork — A contestant balances on a beam while hauling water during the 2021 Chore Time Relay. The relay simulates farm chores, some with a fun twist, as teams aim to be the first to complete the competition.
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The Chore Time Relay returns July 28 with teamwork, laughs and a tradition that celebrates the spirit of the county fair.

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A fair favorite returns as Chore Time Relay celebrates teamwork — Ridiculous 6’s Michael Plasencio, front to back, Emma Robbins, Cash Robbins, James Billinglsey, Mason Pitts and Chris Klein pulled their way to victory in the Tug of War during the Chore Time Relays at the 2025 Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds in Mitchell.
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A fair favorite returns as Chore Time Relay celebrates teamwork — Will Nichols throws a bail of hay over the fence during the last leg of his team’s relay during the Chore Time Relays at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds. Nichols’ team Haytriots won the Chore Time Relay championship during the 2025 contest.
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Contact Megan Kelley: megan.kelley@starherald.com, 308-632-9041

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