Jace Minniear, 10, of Sidney, son of Ben and Rachel Minniear, soars through the air on a swing ride at the fair Wednesday, July 29. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Marcus Jackson, left, 8, walks with his mom Angela Ludwig, both of Sidney, in pouring rain as a storm thunders over the Shelby County Fairgrounds Wednesday, July 29. Marcus covered is ears to keep rain from getting into the tubes in them. Marcus is also the son of Kenneth Jackson. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Fair goers go back and forth on a ship shaped ride at the fair Wednesday, July 29. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Jace Minniear, 10, of Sidney, son of Ben and Rachel Minniear, soars through the air on a swing ride at the fair Wednesday, July 29. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Marcus Jackson, left, 8, walks with his mom Angela Ludwig, both of Sidney, in pouring rain as a storm thunders over the Shelby County Fairgrounds Wednesday, July 29. Marcus covered is ears to keep rain from getting into the tubes in them. Marcus is also the son of Kenneth Jackson. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Fair goers go back and forth on a ship shaped ride at the fair Wednesday, July 29. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Riding the "Twister" at the Shelby County Fair Wednesday, July 29, are triplets, left to right, Cierra Mullennix, 11, Austin Mullennix, 11, and Breanna Mullennix, 11, all of Sidney, they are the children of Christine Mullennix and Chad Mullennix.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Kasey Copeland, 16, of Lewistown, daughter of Kelly and Cindy Copeland, holds the toy chicken she had to use in the poultry showmanship competition at the fair after fowl were banned from the fair to stop the spread of bird flu.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Bryce Hangen, 2, of Sidney, son of Kyle and Heather Hangen, runs through a puddle left by heavy rain that fell at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Abigail Hollenbacher, 4, of Sidney, blows kisses to her mom Natalie Hollenbacher, while she prepares to ride the "Krazy Dragster" at the fair Wednesday, July 29. Abigail is also the daughter of Andy Hollenbacher.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
A severe thunderstorm rolls towards the Shelby County Fairgrounds Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Randy Sailor, left to right, of Sidney, holds dairy cow as Miles Meranda, 2, son of Kelli DeForde and his grandma Paula Bell both of Port Jefferson, pet the animal at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Jarrett Yinger, 14, of Jackson Center, son of Jake and Breezy Yinger, shows his barrow market hog at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Ben Holthaus, of Fort Loramie, takes part in the tractor pull at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Riding the "Hang Glider" at the fair Wednesday, July 29, are, left to right, Cori McCabe, of Westerville, Joy Winter, 5, and her mom Shirley Winter, both of Brasilla, Brazil. The three were in town visiting family. Joy is also the daughter of Brad Winter.
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Tom Hurley, of Huntsville, takes part in the tractor pull at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Isaiah Baughman, 13, of Sidney, son of Nick and DeAnna Baughman, shows his llama at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Elijah Baughman, 9, of Sidney, son of Nick and DeAnna Baughman, talks to family after showing a llama at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Liberty Davies, left, 11, of Sidney, daughter of Jason Davies and Krista Wolfe, gets her face painted by Krystal Swiger, of Anna, at the Shelby County Sheriff’s stand at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Dylan Clawson, 16, of Cleveland, son of Brian and Wendy Clawson, encourages people to play the Pig Race at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Rylie Voisard, 11, of Sidney, daughter of Luke and Kim Voisard, won outstanding of the day and state fair qualifier for self-pet. all other small animals. Rylie is a member of Houston Livestock.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
At the Shelby County Pork Producers stand Katie Bondoe, left to right, of Cincinnati, makes a purchase from Lori Alexander, of Anna, as Shelby County Commissioner Tony Bornhorst restocks chips at the fair Wednesday, July 29.
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