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The second of two days of livestock auctions had buyers competing for hundreds of market hogs and cattle.
The first of two days of livestock auctions brought out buyers from all over the county to purchase hundreds of rabbits, lambs, goats and poultry.
Three and four generations of dairy farmers compete for top honors at the Wayne County Junior Fair Dairy Show. Hundreds of quality dairy cattle, including Holsteins, Jerseys and Brown Swiss, were judged during the daylong competition.
People filled the grandstand at the Wayne County Fair early Monday morning, Sept. 10, to listen to 10 county high school marching bands play. The crowd showed appreciation with cheers and applause.
Ponies, draft ponies, registered Haflingers and draft horses and their handlers took to the show ring in the coliseum at the Wayne County Fair Sept. 10 for a day of competition. Entrants competed for showmanship and mini showmanship in more than 30 different classes.
The kiddie tractor pull at the Wayne County Fair celebrated its 25th anniversary with a packed show arena and 175 children trying their best.
While many of the fair goers at the Wayne County Fair await the food, rides, games and entertainment every year, it's the animals in all sizes and types that are the main event.
After the rain cleared away, the Wayne County Fair opening was a success, with games, entertainment, rides, food, animals and plenty of people.
A new Jr. Fair Royal Court has been crowned for 2012 at the Wayne County Fair. Geoffrey Norris and Emily Rehm were crowned king and queen, with Bryce Payne and Bailey Hardin as prince and princess.
Three big names in entertainment, Kenny Rogers, Sawyer Brown and Joe Nichols, to appear at the Wayne County Fair this year.
Equine events, fiddling, a little baking and a concert by country superstar Kenny Rogers caps off the second day of the Wayne County Fair.
The first day of the 2012 Wayne County Fair will keep the judges busy and the contestants anxious as judging and showmanship leads the main events for Saturday.
Showmanship continues during the annual Stroller Day at the Wayne County Fair.
There are no Monday blues in Wayne County, as the fair hosts Wayne County Schools Day where youngsters can take advantage of free admission to the fair and early amusement ride hours.
The 13th day of September is a lucky one this year, as the Wayne County Fair wraps up another successful fair.
The grandstands will be packed as the truck and tractor pulls rev up their engines and show their horsepower at the Wayne County Fair.
One of Ohio's foremost agriculture fairs, the Wayne County Fair opens on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Wayne County fairgrounds. Exhibitors and visitors come from across the state for the animals, premier music acts and the numerous grandstand shows.
One of the more traditional and favorite features at the Wayne County Fair is the Monday morning band show. This year, 10 high school bands will wow the crowds with their musical and performance talents.
Applicants await news of the picks for this year's Junior Fair King and Queen and Prince and Princess to be announced and crowned at the annual Wayne County Fair.
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