A little cowgirl greets the living statue outside the Eisenhower building. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Going for 8 seconds while riding the mechanical bull near the Bison Arena. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Dad tries to knock down the milk bottles to win a prize. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Teaming up, riders get ready to go for a big slide. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Catching air, patrons go for a spin on the Cliff Hanger ride. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

A youngster finds a resting spot on a piece of equipment. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Let me show you how this works. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Visiting is a favorite pastime during the fair. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Trying to decide where to go next. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Taking a Dragon coaster ride. Photo by Mitch Mailloux

Fair visitors stop at the Greensburg, Kansas exhibit to visit. Photo by Shaun Ford

Visitors check out the snakes and insects displayed in the Pride of Kansas building. Photo by Shaun Ford

Giant pumpkins in the Pride of Kansas building attracts an endless stream of curious fair visitors. Photo by Shaun Ford

The champion pumpkin weighs in at 976.2 pounds and proved to be a real crowd pleaser. Photo by Shaun Ford

A Jack Sparrow scarecrow greets patrons in the Pride of Kansas building. Photo by Shaun Ford

The Cat in the Hat scarecrow took a blue ribbon in the competition. Photo by Shaun Ford