(Jayson Jacoby/Baker City Herald)Swipe or click to see moreKaytee Zinn gets ready to weight her chickens in the new small animal barn at the Baker County Fairgrounds on Aug. 4, 2026. (Jayson Jacoby/Baker City Herald)Swipe or click to see moreKaytee Zinn weighs one of her chickens in the new small animal barn at the Baker County Fairgrounds on Aug. 4, 2026. Ellis, who has shown animals at previous fairs, said the new small animal barn is a benefit not only for competitors, but also for spectators. CB Construction was the lowest of six bidders for the small animal barn. For the past few years, small animals were kept in the east side of the event center.