- It’s serious business for rodeo clown Donnie Landis as he arrived at the Lake County fairgrounds on Friday morning. Landis first landed a rodeo clown gig at the Lake County rodeo in 1972 and he has returned every year since. This is the 88th Lake County rodeo.
Rodeo announcer Ted Dwyer breaks into a laugh during a sound check on Friday morning before the opening of the Lake County Rodeo. The event continues this evening, with action beginning at 5 p.m. - Photos by Dave Faries — Lake County Publishing
The rodeo grounds.
Mike — ‘my last name is too long’ — prepares to hang a sign over his vendor booth behind the stands.
Volunteers Mary and Nathan Southard take a moment in the shade on Friday.
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It’s serious business for rodeo clown Donnie Landis as he arrived at the Lake County fairgrounds on Friday morning. Landis first landed a rodeo clown gig at the Lake County rodeo in 1972 and he has returned every year since. This is the 88th Lake County rodeo.
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