Swifty the swimming pig was a little reluctant to hit the water. His human coach had to do a little persuading. But the show must go on at the S.C. State Fair.

Swifty sank a bit, but kept his snout above the water line. Paddle, paddle, paddle went those little pig legs. And a couple of feet later, shoreline. Out came Swifty, a little soppy, but well deserved of the Oreo cookie awaiting him.

Swifty is just one of hundreds of animals in the State Fair — aside racing pigs, preening roosters, lounging cows, flop-eared bunnies, performing sea lions and chirping birds, and we invite you to enjoy our photos.

Video: Swifty the Swimming Pig