San Mateo County Fair Photos

It's fair time across the heartland! After months of preparation competitors have an opportunity to show off their hard work. From cows to cooking the ribbons are handed out with pride.

Photojournalist Dave Elkinson is at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, California this week. He's sharing some great photos of life at the fair. Check back for more updates!

Rebecca Lewitt, 18, of Redwood City, California smiling after she won a blue ribbon in the lamb judging on Tuesday at the San Mateo County Fair.

Nicole Nielsen with her rabbit Floppsey. It is Engcop rabbit. Sunday was rabbit day, the second day of the fair. Nielsen will be busy during the fair. She has other animals she is raising.

Craig Kellogg, Redwood City, CA, gets his son Declan Kellogg, 12, ready for the lamb competitions on Tuesday.

Danielle Grimsby, 18, showed her lamb on Tuesday at the San Mateo County Fair.