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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The 78th annual North Dakota Winter Show wrapped up on Sunday in Valley City. The event attracted a very good attendance from so many people who attended several events and visited with a number of vendors.

Below are a few highlights from the six day run of the 78th annual North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.

The Nelson hog known as "Kevin Bacon" takes a nap with the Nelson Sisters during the 4-H Critter Corral at the North Dakota Winter Show. Photo by Chelsey Nelson.
The Nelson hog known as “Kevin Bacon” takes a nap with the Nelson Sisters during the 4-H Critter Corral at the North Dakota Winter Show. Photo by Chelsey Nelson.

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John Bollingberg family and Governor Dalrymple on the far right. Photo by Steve Urness.
John Bollingberg family and Governor Dalrymple on the far right. Photo by Steve Urness.

 

L to R North Dakota Winter Show board member Dennis Hoye, John Bollingberg and Governor Dalrymple. Photo by Steve Urness.
L to R North Dakota Winter Show board member Dennis Hoye, John Bollingberg and Governor Dalrymple. Photo by Steve Urness.

 

L to R Ron Offutt and North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple. Photo by Steve Urness.
L to R Ron Offutt and North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple. Photo by Steve Urness.

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R to L NDWS board member Kevin Christenson hands a new pair of gloves to Hunter Marquardt of Rothsay, Minnesota for his excellent work in the pony pull on Thursday.
R to L NDWS board member Kevin Christenson hands a new pair of gloves to Hunter Marquardt of Rothsay, Minnesota for his excellent work in the pony pull on Thursday.

 

L to R Tim Marquardt father of Hunter after the pony pull competition on Thursday. Photos by Steve Urness.
L to R Tim Marquardt father of Hunter after the pony pull competition on Thursday. Photos by Steve Urness.

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Above photos: Bob & the Beachcombers perform during the NDWS Luncheon at the Valley City Eagles Club.

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Former Miss Rodeo North Dakota Codi Ann Miller working for Haugen Sales & Leasing of Wyndmere during the North Dakota Winter Show.

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Former NDWS board member Ben & Sharon Jacob of Cooperstown attend the North Dakota Winter Show.

The Tasting Bee had a very good attendance on Wednesday at the National Guard Armory in Valley City. Here are some photo from the event.

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Far right George Dutton and their booth during the annual Tasting Bee at the National Guard Armory during the 78th annual North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.

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Chad Colby of Agriculture Consulting out of Goodfield, Illinois held the audience’s attention with his demonstrations on unmanned aerial aircraft. He also fielded a number of questions concerning what the future roll of the unmanned aerial systems may play in the agriculture industry.

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