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Halynn Timms (center) and her pig at the Clay County Agricultural Fair’s livestock auctionPhoto courtesy of the Clay County Agricultural Fair Facebook page. This year's annual livestock auction at the Clay County Agricultural Fair did more than showcase the community's farm animals; it raised more than $40,000 to go toward the medical expenses of two local girls, according to the fair's executive director Tasha Hyder.

Looking for something to do in Clay County this weekend, consider these events in Green Cove Springs, Orange Park and Fleming Island. Some of the events include free Easter egg hunts for the kids.

If you were told you could not ride the Ferris wheel between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Clay County Fair, it’s because the carts were reserved, strictly, for adults looking for love.

Fairgoers have already dealt with rain and storms during the opening days of the Clay County Agricultural Fair. The rainy weather caused some issues with the fair’s unpaved parking lot, which quickly turned into a muddy field. Fair officials moved in some dirt to solve the issue.