The fairgrounds dry out, the crowds come and enjoy a great day without heat at the fair.

pictures by Mike Fak

At noon Wednesday the fairgrounds were still muddy and it looked bleak for some fair events.

Hard work by fair crews allowed the horse competition to go on.

Judging of midweight swine

Generations of fairgoers enjoyed the carrousel.

Early in the day the midway had few visitors...

As the day progressed the crowds came.

As early as 6:30 p.m. the amusement park was filled with families.

The stock car races rumbled with a little bit of mud.

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