photo by: Mike Yoder

Kendal Craig, 13, a Stull Busy Beavers 4-H Club member, releases her crested blue Swedish duck into a wading pool to cool off at the Douglas County Fair Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The Douglas County Fair continued on Wednesday — with outdoor temperatures in the triple digits — with a variety of animal events. The fair runs through the weekend, including the popular demolition derby on Friday and Saturday; see dgcountyfair.com for a full schedule of events.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Allee Leming, 12, a member of the Kanwaka 4-H Club, sits with her Boer goat Phoenix at the Douglas County Fair Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Ellis Peine, 5, holds one of her family’s rabbits, Angel, at the Douglas County Fair Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. From left are Emery Peine, 7, a Eudora 4-H Club member, and parents John and Kaitlyn Peine. Emery will compete in the showmanship category with Angel.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Aftyn Willis, 15, a member of the Vinland Valley 4-H Club, has her photograph taken with judge Marion Kamm after Willis won grand champion of meat pen at the Douglas County Fair Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Sadie Harding, 9, a Palmyra 4-H Club member, helps Morgan Neis, 7, work with Neis’ calf, Peanut, for the bucket calf competition at the Douglas County Fair Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.