Horse Trading Days remains popular
Kyle Jamison reacts after winning the first-place belt during the Horse Trading Days’ hot dog eating contest Saturday in Zelienople. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle
Thousands hoof it up in Zelienople
ZELIENOPLE — The heat didn’t nag anyone Saturday, as thousands of patrons hoofed it around the 58th Annual Horse Trading Days to get some carnival food, play games or buy a craft item.
“I just moved her from North Carolina, and this is my first time here,” said Sydney Lewis, 12, as she clutched her Hello Kitty tin containing the cash she planned to spend at the event. “It’s hot, but it’s a different type of hot.”
She explained that North Carolina in July is much more humid, but there she could jump in the ocean to cool off.
Sydney pointed out another big difference between her native home and Western Pennsylvania.
Nick Mastrian, of Cranberry Township, competes during the hot dog eating contest at Horse Trading Days on Saturday in Zelienople. Mastrian won second place after winning a tiebreaker for the spot. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle
Lisa Fowler, of Wexford, wears a doughnut-themed costume while her Goldendoodle Jazmine wins best costume during the Horse Trading Days Dog Show on Saturday in Zelienople. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle
4-month-old Cosmo wears his medal after winning the worst-behaved dog during the Horse Trading Days Dog Show on Saturday in Zelienople. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle
