The 2015 Clinton County Fair is off and running and will continue with a varied schedule of events through Saturday night.

Above, four young girls enjoyed the summer weather Monday afternoon to take in a ride on the carnival just a few minutes after the rides opened for the first day. Below, a view of the carnival after sunset. At right, several racing enthusiasts went head to head Monday during the dirt drag events that featured ATVs, motorcycles and trucks.

Photos from Monday night’s pageants appear inside this week’s Clinton County News.