Door County Fairgoers were treated to good music and food, and even better weather as the annual event kicked off on Wednesday. The action started well before attendees got to try out the fair's new digital ticketing system when the grounds officially opened at 3 p.m. Exhibitors led their animals to their stalls inside the barns in preparation for their five-day residency while others headed to the junior fair and horticulture buildings to have their projects judged. Door County 4-H Educator Candis Dart says approximately 900 projects were entered in this year's fair, which would be an increase from previous years.

Seeing the carnival and the midway full ahead of Wednesday's musical performance by Boogie and the Yo-Yoz was a welcome sight for Door County Fair Board President Tom Ash. He says it is the culmination of a year's work and meetings, and he hopes people enjoy what they were able to create.

Thursday's slate of activities includes the first animal shows of the fair and the opening night of the Budweiser Grandstand. The Door County Fair runs through Sunday. You can find the full schedule online here and buy your tickets in advance here.