Michaela Carl, of Meadowbrook Farms in Clarksville, prepares Candice, a year-old cow, for presentation at the Altamont Fair. Carl has been involved in 4-H for about five years. The Altamont Fair runs from Tuesday, Aug. 17, to Sunday, Aug. 22. Admission is $15, which this year includes unlimited rides at the midway and access to all shows and exhibits. For more information and schedule, see www.altamontfair.com. `