By Rachel Spacek
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The Nevada Fair kicked off day 3 -
A young slider screams with joy -
Johnny Rockets serves some fair favorites -
Dad shows his son how its done -
JD’s Indian Tacos cuts fresh green onions -
Ladies from JD’s prepare indian tacos for hungry guests -
Tacos are topped off with fresh ground beef -
The finished taco favorite -
The first pony ride of the day -
Although scary at first, ponies are cute and lovable creatures -
Prize winning bunnies are cuddled -
Large hens are admired -
Guests learn all about dairy cows -
A small bunny, Holly is fed and given attention -
Petting animals is just as fun as riding rides -
Sheep are fed by awed guests -
Sheered sheep and goats enjoy a good scratch -
A volunteer leads a sheep to the petting area -
Guests view prize winning hens -
Volunteers lead a vocal goat to the petting area -
Children learn about spinning from Carson Sierra Spinners -
Children learn about alpaca wool -
Anne weaves a soft colored piece -
Ladies from Job’s Peak Fiber Arts and Carson Sierra Spinners show guests how to weave and spin -
Susan Palwick spins sheep wool -
Anne from Job’s Peak Fiber Arts show other guests how to weave -
El Burnes is halfway through her piece -
Fantasy Face Painting offers face painting and glitter tattoos -
Gracie and sister, Annie learn how to make flies for fishing from the Carson Fly Fishing Club -
Annie holds out her finished fly -
Guests admire locally baked pies and jams -
Boys try their might to win large stuffed animals -
Kids attempt to win a prize at the Buoy Pitch game -
A boy learns how to break a plate and win a stuffed toy -
Breaking plates is harder than it looks -
Families hang on as they go around and around on the Silver Streak -
Two families enjoy a short train ride -
Kids bounce along on fair rides -
Screams of joy are heard from this fun ride -
Kids bounce up and down while beaming at their parents -
Dynamite Kettle Corn is a fair favorite
From livestock showings to face painting and weaving, the Nevada Fair in Carson City attracts thousands to learn about Nevada culture and spend time in the community.
The four day event features livestock exhibits, local food vendors, carnival rides, games and live entertainment. Guests can park at Casino Fandango to be shuttled to the fair location at the Fairgrounds in Fuji Park. Tickets for an all day ride wristband can be purchased at the fair. Festivities began Thursday and will continue through Sunday.
The arena will be thumping Saturday with a truck and tractor pull where modified trucks and tractors will duel it out, dragging the 4,000-pound Terminator sled down a 300-foot dirt track.
“MLM Motorsports is excited to bring professional truck and tractor pulling to the Nevada Fair this year,” said producer Brian Massetti. “Fairgoers of all ages will be treated to the ground-pounding action.”
The horsepower-packed event will showcase modified four-wheel drive trucks, 8,000-pound unlimited modified tractors and 7,200-pound limited modified tractors.
“Tractors with up to four engines that have never seen an implement and pick-up trucks that will never see the streets will be displaying their raw horsepower as they power down the track,” Massetti said.
Local competitors may also participate in several classes open to gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks. Registration for all competitors will be 2-5 p.m. the day of the event. Entry fee is $40. A full list of pulling classes can be found at mlm-motorsports.com.
WHAT: MLM Motorsports Truck and Tractor Pull
WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 1
WHERE: Fuji Park
TICKETS: $12 at the gate; $5 for ages 6-12; under 6 is free. To see a full list of pulling classes, go to mlm-motorsports.com. For more on tickets, rides and competitions go to the official fair website here.
