Scenes from the 40th annual Elizabethtown Fair

The 40th annual Elizabethtown Fair opened this evening with a gorgeous night. Temperatures were in the 70s, and what seemed like the threat of precipitation held off. Maybe that's why the crowds were a little thin when my sons and I arrived just before 7:00. By the time we left at about 8:20, I'd say the crowds were getting back to "normal" levels for such a great evening.

Youngsters were showing hogs this evening.

Mayor Chuck Mummert spends nearly the whole week at the fair.

Some things never change: The crowds were thin, but my sons and I still waited 20 

minutes for a milkshake from the Elizabethtown Grange. It was well worth the wait.

The food court was busy.

The moon, as if on cue, made its appearance over the Ferris wheel.

As we left after 8:00, the midway was getting busy.

11 scenes from the E-town Fair

Two more nights of the 2012 Elizabethtown Fair. The weather's supposed to be nice, so get out and enjoy it! In the meantime, enjoy these scenes from tonight.

This picture doesn't capture how exciting this ride seems. The cars bounce up and down.

Fighting Dragons demonstration

Sheep judging

My 8-year-old Max in a classic fair pose for an elementary-age boy.

It's an udderly great fair.

You've seen this view before: the end of the line for a milkshake from the Elizabethtown Grange.