2008 Clay County Fair - Overcast skies keep it cool most of the day

Kodi Hansen kicks it into gear, riding Minnie, during one of the many competitions going on all week in the horse arena. [Order this photo]

Overcast skies kept temperatures on the fairgrounds unseasonably cool Wednesday. The wind blew all day, but the day went on as planned, with no moisture during daylight hours to spoil things. The forecast for Thursday isn't as promising, but the shows, events and activities will go on as planned. Contact the fairgrounds for information about the stock car races should the weather become an issue today.

Chainsaw artist Jeff Klatt, with Runaway Saws, works on one of his newest carvings which will be auctioned off Sunday at 3 p.m. on the fairgrounds. [Order this photo]

Felicia Essick, a senior at Spencer High School, cleans her three hogs while others shuffle them into the arena inside the swine barn. [Order this photo]

Fairgoers can get an up-close look at the work of the some of the talented photographers at the photography display, located on the south side of the horse arena. [Order this photo]

A group of young people from Lake Park school take some time to search for aquatic life in the pond outside the Sundholm Environmental Center. [Order this photo]

Country music legend Sherwin Linton performed three times Wednesday for large crowds under the shelter of the Farmers Bank West Stage. [Order this photo]