First competition Posted on September 4, 2018 0 Times photo/Dan Robinson The 2018 edition of the Hardin County Fair started with Monday evening’s swine show in the arena. Despite the temperature flirting with 90 degrees, the show arena was filled at the start of the show. The large fans circulated the air as much as possible and the OSU Extension Office distributed hand fans. Below is a video of the packed fans in the stands at the hog show.