The 2018 edition of the Hardin County Fair started with Monday evening's swine show in the arena. Despite the temperature flirting with 90 degrees, the show arena was filled at the start of the show.

Exhibitors stand in line for the chance to weigh in their turkey entries in the 2018 Hardin County Fair on Monday. The fair kicks off today with a variety of activities and features the annual High School Band Show after the crowning of this year's king and queen in the grandstand starting at 7 p.m.

The crowning of the Junior Fair King and Queen will highlight tonight’s activities at the Hardin County Fair. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the grandstand.

The crowd was trying their best to beat the heat Monday afternoon during the hog show at the 2018 Hardin County Fair.

Final preparations for the Hardin County Fair were discussed Wednesday night at the September meeting of the Hardin County Agricultural Society. All 21 directors were present along with 21 guests.

Brown and Gray, a country pop duo climbing up the music charts, will perform during the Hardin County Fair on Sept. 8. They will be the opening act for country singer Dylan Scott. Show time is at 7 p.m. in the grandstand. Brown and Gray is the unlikely combination of a country singer from Texas with a singer, songwriter and …

The Columbus Zoo will bring a variety of animals to the Hardin County Fair again this year for its show set for 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7.

The Hardin County Fair Beef Department is issuing a correction to the Hardin County Fair Premium Book. According to beef department superintendent Dale Cockerell, the market beef weigh-in will be on Monday, Sept. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m., beginning with beef feeders.

Hardin County Fair season tickets are now on sale all over the county. This $20 ticket allows one adult and that person’s school age children accompanied by the person free admission to the fair each day of the fair.

Camping issues highlighted Wednesday’s meeting of the Hardin County Agricultural Society. Twenty directors and seven guests were present. Kelly Buchenroth, representing the grounds committee, discussed its minutes from June 20. The board moved to put up a chain length fence behind the west fair campers once the pins are located. A work day for July 21 starting around 7 a.m. was set.