Two crises affecting the agriculture industry aren't expected to affect this year's West End Fair.

A drought of historic proportions is causing grief to farmers and 4-H members in the nation's midsection, but fortunately the local area has been spared, evidenced by the bountiful displays at the fair.Swine flu, which is causing some fairs to eliminate the hog competition this year, will have no impact on the fair. In fact, fair Secretary Pat Schneider said for the first time in about 20 years, there are hogs being shown by 4-H members at the fair. She stressed that precautions are being taken to assure that the outbreak of swine flu isn't an issue, urging that people coming in contact with all livestock thoroughly wash their hands.Schneider said the drought has had no affect on the displays at the fair.Judges were busy yesterday perusing over the entries in flowers, vegetables, fruit, artwork, photography, and other exhibits."We have a lot of flowers," said Schneider. "I don't see that the weather has affected the crops."Overall, there is more livestock being shown this year at the fair than in the past.The 91st edition of the fair opened yesterday with a huge turnout, thanks to spectacular weather. The sun was out throughout the afternoon and the slight threat for scattered showers never materialized.By early afternoon, the main parking lot was filled and overflow lots had to be utilized."I come out here every year on opening day and this is the first time I had to park in the extra lot," said Mark Pertonus of East Stroudsburg. "It's a nice fair. I enjoy coming here."Throughout the day the midway was crowded amid the cartoon-colored rides, the clanging of steam engines, the inviting aroma of various foods such as sweet corn, french fries and roast beef.A variation of a demolition derby will be a new attraction at the grandstand this evening.The "Championship Double Figure 8 Race" includes drivers weaving around tires and trying to knock opponents out with their vehicles.The competition, which starts at 7:30 p.m., features drivers which are touring the circuit and participating in a points championship, but also is open to local individuals who want to enter.There will be three general demolition derbies on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Tuesday, it's the big car and minivan demo derby, starting at 7 p.m.Wednesday night will see the compacts, pickups, and lawn mowers collide. Then Thursday night, there are big car, compacts, and a rollover competition.The fair opens at noon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. It opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Saturday.