Jared McNeely and Mason Manns were lost tourists at the Hardin County Fair Thursday who “just happened” to walk into the poultry dress up show in the small show arena. They didn’t go home with the top title for their costumes, but they were considered by many to be “just ducky.” The poultry competition at this year’s fair smashed all …

Dairy took center stage at the daily dish day competition on Thursday with Tailgate Party as its theme. Entries were required to have a least two dairy items listed in the ingredients of their entries. The winners included: Jackie James in first place with a ground beef snack cup; Lucy Whitmer, who entered a hot pizza dip; Courtney Kiper and …

The jockeys and their horses take off at the beginning of the the fifth race of the afternoon session of harness racing at the Hardin County Fair on Thursday.

The rabbit show was held Wednesday during the 2018 Hardin County Fair.

Winners of the Hardin County Fair's dairy show were announced on Wednesday.

Eyra Miller, 3, is fascinated with the mouth of the model dinosaur at the Dino Roar exhibit at the Hardin County Fair. The educational talk about dinosaurs is presented daily during the fair.

With some county schools out of classes for the fair, the afternoons on the midway can bring many thrill-seekers. A short shower fell on the fairgrounds for a while late Wednesday afternoon and the threat of rain remains through tonight. Fair officials estimate the attendance at the fair is up over last year’s numbers despite the extreme heat.

Jamie Adams of Mobile Glass Studios fires up a glass owl she created at the Hardin County Fair on Wednesday. The portable furnace reaches temperatures of 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit. The studio staff is putting on displays throughout the fair.

The Junior Fair Steer Show highlights activities tonight at the fair. It begins at 7 p.m. in the Show Arena. It was another hot day Wednesday and the total crowd was estimated at 4,922 with a paid gate of 879.

The pork portion of the Dish Day competition featured kabobs this year. Taking first place was Elaine Hoover (let), who won with an Hawaiian Grilled Pork entry. Second place honors went to Lori Paul’s Creole pork. The sweet and sour pork entered by Courtney Kiper won the third place ribbon and Jeannette Kiper won with her southwest pork creation. Merlene …