The Bucket of Junk Contest, sponsored by Albert Lea Steel Inc., took place last week at the Freeborn County Fair. Each participant received a five-gallon bucket with the same junk parts. The participants could not add or subtract parts, and all parts needed to be used. Creations could be purchased by silent auction throughout the fair. Winners were determined by spectator vote. Provided

The junk in this entry by Evan Schroeder was turned into an airplane. It won first place. Provided

Larry Peterson used the junk to create a dinosaur called Junkasaurus. He won second place. Provided

Charlie Schroeder constructed a train on a railroad track with his junk. He won third place. Provided

Another entry enjoyed using green and yellow. Provided

Entries in the Bucket of Junk Contest varied and included this one that resembled a bird. Provided

This participant used the junk to create a tractor. Provided