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Fresh vegetables, locally raised meats, and handmade wares were all offered at the Polo Farmer’s Market on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. The market is held each Thursday from 3-6 p.m., weather permitting, at the Pavilion located on the southeast corner of South Division and Buffalo streets in downtown Polo.

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Sunny skies and mild temps made for a perfect setting for three National Night Outs in Ogle County on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. The evening events, organized by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Oregon Police Department, and Mt. Morris Police Department, were held in Byron, Oregon and Mt. Morris.

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Motorcycles were on display and in action at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club's hillclimb Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. The club is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and also held a motorcycle show at its final event of the season. The club grounds - home to hillclimbs since 1935 - are located on Pines Road between Oregon and Polo.

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The grandstands were packed Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, for the ever-popular demolition derby at the Ogle County Fair in Oregon.

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Bull and bronc riding were the main events at the T & A Bucking Bulls Rodeo during the Ogle County Fair on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Oregon. A "mutton busting" gave kids a chance to try to ride a sheep.

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A car show, watermelon speed eating, and plenty of sauerkraut were all part of the fun at Sauerkraut Days in Forreston on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

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An estimated 1,300 people turned out to hear the popular band, Brass From the Past, play Motown, soul, and rock selections on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. The Chicago band featured a large horn section, dynamic rhythm section, and three vocalists.

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A truck and tractor pull and all the other fair fun was on the menu at the Ogle County Fair on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The fair continues through Sunday.

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Sheep, beef, and dairy cows took centerstage at the Ogle County 4-H Fair in Oregon on Thursday, July 31, 2025.