Lemon shake-ups, prize animals cooling off in the shade and face painting were just some of the familiar scenes found on the opening day of the 2025 Wayne County 4-H Fair on Saturday, June 21.
The weeklong event runs through Saturday, June 28, at the fairgrounds in Richmond.
Chris Hardie captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
A pig gets a bath on a hot day at the fair, June 28. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Animals being show during the 2025 Wayne County 4-H Fair look for shade and food on Saturday, June 21. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Fairgoers check out 4-H project entries at the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 21. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Fairgoers line up for and enjoy sweet treats on Saturday, June 21. Photo by Chris Hardie 
A person in an ostrich suit interacts with fairgoers on Saturday, June 21. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Fairgoers take in the equine sites at the fairgrounds pony and horse barn, Saturday, June 21. Photo by Chris Hardie 
A version of this article will appear in the June 25 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.