Scenes from the 2011 St. Charles County Fair

Despite the heat on Tuesday night, a large crowd gathered for the opening of the St. Charles County Fair at in Wentzville. 

Some fair goers enjoyed rides and cotton candy, while others prepared for the the night's shows, including the swine judging and Fair Queen Coronation.

For a complete list of fair events going on, .

Wentzville Patch has a story that includes recipes for several fair food favorites you can make at home yourself including corn dogs and funnel cake.

St. Charles Suburban Journals interviewed fair organizer Snap Siesennop before the fair began. He said the fair has become somewhat of a novelty as a rural lifestyle is replaced by suburban expansion.