![Audrey Anderson 8, of Lake Elmo tried to walk on water inside of large a plastic ball during the 142nd annual Washington County fair in Baytown MN. July 30,2013.] JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/YEKBPJSUPG3LU4452EBNK6EDWM.jpg?&w=1080)
The fair that has been a Minnesota staple since 1871 began on Wednesday with a 4-H horse show, parade, preteen talent show, music and carnival rides. The fair, which ends on Sunday, features family fun day on Thursday; senior citizens' day on Friday; fire safety day on Saturday; and All-American day on Sunday. Above, Audrey Anderson, 8, of Lake Elmo, tried to walk on water inside a large plastic ball. At right, families watched as pigs ran in the daily Swinetime pig race for a reward anyone would love — a cookie.
![Pigs ran in the Swinetime pig race for a cookie during the 142nd annual Washington County fair in Baytown MN. July 30,2013.] JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/H4PGACRXKNCQSB63UMZNS7OMHA.jpg?&w=1080)
