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Tulare County Fair Roundup

Destruction derby spectators are silhouetted at the Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Destruction derby spectators are silhouetted at the Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Ron Holman, Ron Holman
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Ron Holman, Ron Holman
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Ron Holman, Ron Holman
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Ron Holman, Ron Holman
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Ron Holman, Ron Holman
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
Tulare County Fair on Saturday,September 19, 2015.
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Jay Acevedo of Dinuba, left, and his daughter Jaclyn Acevedo, 9, watch his daughter Peyton Acevedo, 6, play in the inflated floating balls during the Tulare County Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
Jay Acevedo of Dinuba, left, and his daughter Jaclyn Acevedo, 9, watch his daughter Peyton Acevedo, 6, play in the inflated floating balls during the Tulare County Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
Ron Holman, Ron Holman
Brenda Lopez, 15, right, and her friend Lizbeth Deorta, 15, hold hands while riding the Wave Swinger at theTulare County Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
Brenda Lopez, 15, right, and her friend Lizbeth Deorta, 15, hold hands while riding the Wave Swinger at theTulare County Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
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Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Deputy Buzzbee was on hand at Tulare County Sheriff Department's booth during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. The new mascot made its debut during the parade.
Deputy Buzzbee was on hand at Tulare County Sheriff Department's booth during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. The new mascot made its debut during the parade.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Ariyanna Chavez, 7, rides the Wave Swinger at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ariyanna Chavez, 7, rides the Wave Swinger at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Mollylee Gillon, 7, left, Araseli Hernandez, 10, and Josephine Gillon, 9, try to get ping pong balls into fish bowls in the midway of the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Mollylee Gillon, 7, left, Araseli Hernandez, 10, and Josephine Gillon, 9, try to get ping pong balls into fish bowls in the midway of the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Mackenzie Simmons, 13, left, Dakota Mendonca, 13, and Alexis Daley, 13, ride the Cliff Hanger on opening day at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Mackenzie Simmons, 13, left, Dakota Mendonca, 13, and Alexis Daley, 13, ride the Cliff Hanger on opening day at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Andre Alexander descends on the Super Shot Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Andre Alexander descends on the Super Shot Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Austin Hernandez, 4, takes a pony ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Austin Hernandez, 4, takes a pony ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Aubryana Martinez, 2, right, Genesa Martinez, 6, and Kalei Kauvaka, 10, perform with Island Style Dance Productions during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Aubryana Martinez, 2, right, Genesa Martinez, 6, and Kalei Kauvaka, 10, perform with Island Style Dance Productions during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Genesa Martinez, 6, left, Kalei Kauvaka, 10, and Aubryana Martinez, 2, perform with Island Style Dance Productions during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Genesa Martinez, 6, left, Kalei Kauvaka, 10, and Aubryana Martinez, 2, perform with Island Style Dance Productions during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Pleasant View 4-H member Quaid Everett, 12, leads his Jersey "Victoria" after winning 1st in class and Reserve Champion during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Pleasant View 4-H member Quaid Everett, 12, leads his Jersey "Victoria" after winning 1st in class and Reserve Champion during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Mathew Ruiz, 4, of Tulare plays in a fire nine on display during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Mathew Ruiz, 4, of Tulare plays in a fire nine on display during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Cheyenne O'Dell, 19, walk among photography entries during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Cheyenne O'Dell, 19, walk among photography entries during the Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Jesus Reyna, 8, draws a long soap bubble as his sister Paulina Reyna, 12, and brother Marco Reyna, 3, look on during the Tulare County Fair on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Jesus Reyna, 8, draws a long soap bubble as his sister Paulina Reyna, 12, and brother Marco Reyna, 3, look on during the Tulare County Fair on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Tulare County Fair Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Ron Holman,
Dominick Brito, 4, of Tulare, carries his new prize, a blowup Batman at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Dominick Brito, 4, of Tulare, carries his new prize, a blowup Batman at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Sisters Marisela, right, and Magdelena Ortiz, ages 4 and 5, ride the Crazy Taxi ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Sisters Marisela, right, and Magdelena Ortiz, ages 4 and 5, ride the Crazy Taxi ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Children ride the Frog Hopper at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Children ride the Frog Hopper at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Magdelena Ortiz, 5, rides the Raging River ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Magdelena Ortiz, 5, rides the Raging River ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Magdelena Ortiz, 5, rides the Raging River ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Magdelena Ortiz, 5, rides the Raging River ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Zachary Rodriguez, 3 1/2, of Tulare rides the Raging River ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Zachary Rodriguez, 3 1/2, of Tulare rides the Raging River ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Jaycee Silva, 8, of Tulare, tries the Walk on Water ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Jaycee Silva, 8, of Tulare, tries the Walk on Water ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
From left, Richard Pasillas, Cecelia Olmos, Teresa Triplett, holding Riley Lum, 1 year, and Zeke Lum, 5, walk at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
From left, Richard Pasillas, Cecelia Olmos, Teresa Triplett, holding Riley Lum, 1 year, and Zeke Lum, 5, walk at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
From left, Brandon, 10, Liam, 4, and their parents Juan and Lupe Romo enjoy the Buoy Pitch game at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
From left, Brandon, 10, Liam, 4, and their parents Juan and Lupe Romo enjoy the Buoy Pitch game at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
A ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
A ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
A crowd waits to ride the Zipper at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
A crowd waits to ride the Zipper at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
A crowd waits to ride the Zipper at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
A crowd waits to ride the Zipper at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
A crowd waits to ride the Zipper at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
A crowd waits to ride the Zipper at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
The food concession are at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
The food concession are at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Brooklyn Mathews,7, tries to steal a taste of a root beer float her brother Chase, 11, is having at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Brooklyn Mathews,7, tries to steal a taste of a root beer float her brother Chase, 11, is having at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
The Ring A Duck attraction in the Kiddy Carnival the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
The Ring A Duck attraction in the Kiddy Carnival the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Amber Berger puts out more princesses which are very popular at the Fish Till You Win attraction in the Kiddy Carnival at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Amber Berger puts out more princesses which are very popular at the Fish Till You Win attraction in the Kiddy Carnival at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Damian Popoca, 4, along with Nohemi Popoca, both of Tulare, is excited to win a fish at the Fish Till You Win attraction in the Kiddy Carnival at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Damian Popoca, 4, along with Nohemi Popoca, both of Tulare, is excited to win a fish at the Fish Till You Win attraction in the Kiddy Carnival at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Jesus Lopez, 9, of Strathmore, eats a corn dog at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Jesus Lopez, 9, of Strathmore, eats a corn dog at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Felicia Silva photographs granddaughter Jaycee Silva, 8, of Tulare, as she tries the Walk on Water ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Felicia Silva photographs granddaughter Jaycee Silva, 8, of Tulare, as she tries the Walk on Water ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Jaycee Silva, 8, of Tulare, tries the Walk on Water ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Jaycee Silva, 8, of Tulare, tries the Walk on Water ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Vanessa Light, 9, of Tulare, chomps an ear of corn at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Vanessa Light, 9, of Tulare, chomps an ear of corn at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Sharon Mizner of Tulare and her grandson Jayden Mercado, 11, put mustard on a corn dog at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Sharon Mizner of Tulare and her grandson Jayden Mercado, 11, put mustard on a corn dog at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Kumia Wood, 14, Katia Melendez, 14, Julissa Valle, 14, and Isaiah Arzola, 14, hang out at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Kumia Wood, 14, Katia Melendez, 14, Julissa Valle, 14, and Isaiah Arzola, 14, hang out at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Walter Merino of Lancaster waits for customers at his attraction, Shoot Out the Stars at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Walter Merino of Lancaster waits for customers at his attraction, Shoot Out the Stars at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
The Zipper ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
The Zipper ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Cynthia Navarro, 15, and Daniel Salazar, 16, of Visalia, wait in line for a ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Cynthia Navarro, 15, and Daniel Salazar, 16, of Visalia, wait in line for a ride at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Normalinda Lewellen holds onto Vincent Cervantes, 5, along with Isaac Garza, all of Tulare. as they walk the Carnival at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Normalinda Lewellen holds onto Vincent Cervantes, 5, along with Isaac Garza, all of Tulare. as they walk the Carnival at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
People wait in line to ride the Ferris Wheel at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
People wait in line to ride the Ferris Wheel at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
People wait in line to ride the Ferris Wheel at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
People wait in line to ride the Ferris Wheel at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Crowds walk the carnival area at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Veronica Castro, left, Annette Castro, both of Tulare, along with Brandon Perez, 4, walk at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Veronica Castro, left, Annette Castro, both of Tulare, along with Brandon Perez, 4, walk at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,
Sandra Iglesias and her children, from left, Daisy, 9, Diamond, 2, Jazzleen, 4, twins Ivrie and Romeo, 7 months, wait for a relative at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Sandra Iglesias and her children, from left, Daisy, 9, Diamond, 2, Jazzleen, 4, twins Ivrie and Romeo, 7 months, wait for a relative at the Tulare County Fair in Tulare on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Johanna Coyne,