Photos: Pima County Fair 2014
Pima County Fair 2014
Tucsonan Erik Gardlund raises his hands after hitting the bottom of the Wild River ride with his children, Karli and Connor along with friends Lia and Jesse Larsen on the second day of the 103rd annual Pima County Fair. For the next nine days there are carnival rides, pig races, concerts, motorized events, livestock auctions, 4H events, animal rescue groups, tractor pulls, exhibits, and of course, food, scheduled for all to enjoy.
Pima County Fair 2014
In spite of some light showers early in the afternoon, thrill seekers get their kicks while getting a taste of Insanity on the second day of the 103rd annual Pima County Fair, 11300 S. Houghton Rd., south of Interstate 10 at exit 275. General admission is $8, children 6-10 are $3 and those children five and under are free. Check the website http://www.pimacountyfair.com for specials. The fair continues until April 27.
Pima County Fair 2014
Several swine, with some names like Miranda Hambert, Sponge Bob Pig Pants and Sandy Porkchops, make one of the turns during the Pig Races at the second day of the 103rd annual Pima County Fair. General admission is $8, children 6-10 are $3 and those children five and under are free.
Pima County Fair 2014
Andrina Camacho, right, 11, catches a foam block tossed by her friend Sarah Lyman, 11, as they make a home in the Old Pueblo Hall at the second day of the 103rd annual Pima County Fair. They were at the Farmer Jon exhibit where there are many interactive activities for children such as a scavenger hunt, rope toss, they could pan for copper pennies and get a chance to sit on a vintage tractor.
Pima County Fair 2014
In the Old Pueblo Hall, former Arizona Cardinal, Robert Tate, shows off some of the football memorabilia he is selling to raise money for his organization, Dyslexia Foundation, helping kids achieve their goals, at the103rd annual Pima County Fair. Tate, who himself grew up with dyslexia, is on a mission to mentor children to reach their full potential. The foundation offers mentoring through sports camps, group NFL game experiences and other athletic events. He is scheduled to sign autograph shirts and photos until Sunday, April 20. For more information go to http://roberttate.org.
Pima County Fair 2014
Samantha Maestas gets her photo taken with Sparky, one of the sea lions at Sea Lion Splash Photos where people can have their photographs taken with them between $10-$25 depending on the size of the photo.
Pima County Fair 2014
Billy Cox has his hands full with his four-year-old twin daughters, Giejah, left, and Sa'Reigh, as he swings them around near the concert venue.
Pima County Fair 2014
Eduardo Barragan Reyes keeps busy flipping turkey legs at Biggy's, one of the many food vendors at the Pima County Fair.
Pima County Fair 2014
Sahuarita High School student Kaelyn Murphy, lugs around an overstuffed bear courtesy of Andrew Poligala who won it for her at the second day of the 103rd annual Pima County Fair. Some of the entertainers scheduled include rapper and songwriter Juicy J, thrash metal band Megadeth, the hip hop group, The Kottonmouth Kings and more.
Pima County Fair 2014
Casen Corbin, 4, enjoys a piece of cotton candy at the second day of the 103rd annual Pima County Fair.
Pima County Fair 2014
Josh Carpenter and Jessica Richardson dig into some pepperoni pizza at the second day of the 103rd annual Pima County Fair.
Pima County Fair 2014
Fairgoers walk among the rides, food booths and displays at the second day of the 103rd annual Pima County Fair.
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