Century-old Pima fair still brings fun
PHOTOS BY BENJIE SANDERS / ARIZONA DAILY STAR With the Crazy Coaster ride as a backdrop, midway workers set up the Sky Flyer ride at the Pima County Fairgrounds. April 12, 2011
From The Arizona Daily Star
The Pima County Fair, which begins Thursday, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. With concerts, games, carnival rides and food, there's plenty to keep everyone entertained during its 11-day run.
Benjie Sanders Winning a stuffed animal is a tradition at fairs nationwide, and these giant ones will be among the most sought-after. If you go The Pima County Fair. • When: Thursday-April 24. • Times: Noon-midnight Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-midnight Saturdays-Sundays. Carnival area is open 3 p.m.-midnight Mondays-Fridays; 11 a.m.-midnight Saturdays-Sundays. • Where: Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road. • Tickets: $8, with discounts available. • Parking: $5. • More info: pimacountyfair.com 
The Grand Wheel ride doesn't rise to majestic heights all by itself. It takes skill, coordination and know-how to erect each ride. 
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