July 10, 2024 at 3:31 p.m.

Tuesday at the fair

Rides opened up on Tuesday

Former Indianapolis Colts and University of Notre Dame running back Robert Hughes wrestles a steer Tuesday evening during the 3 Bar J Rodeo show in front of the grandstand at Jay County Fairgrounds. The rodeo included bronco riding, tie-down roping and team roping, along with the antics of the rodeo clown. Before turning to a career in the rodeo, Hughes played for the Indianapolis Colts in 2012 and 2013 before heading for a stint with the Arizona Cardinals. Primarily a fullback, he had eight professional carries for 11 yards while catching 10 passes for 149 yards. He gained 1,392 rushing yards, caught 43 passes and scored 15 touchdowns during his career with the Fighting Irish. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

Jay County Fair activities Tuesday included the 3 Bar J Rodeo at the grandstand, the opening of rides and other carnival attractions and the dairy and meat goat shows.

Gage Sims reaches to pull his bird out of the cage during the poultry portion of the 4-H small animal supreme showmanship competition. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney) Elena Muhlenkamp, 5, beams after petting an armadillo during the Silly Safaris in the Farmer’s Building. The show featured a variety of animals including a ball python, an opossum and a tarantula. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko) Brayden Haley, 5, and his sister Briella, 7, of Portland ride the Kite Flyer along the midway. Rides will be open through Saturday. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney) Jenna Bricker leads her junior doe during the 4-H pygmy and meet goat show in the Show Arena. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko) Cade Barnett, 5, Scottsburg, holds his hat to his heart while sitting on his horse during the national anthem at the beginning of the 3 Bar J Rodeo show in front of the grandstand. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)