Photos: People Flock Back to The Altamont Fair
It's opening day for the Altamont Fair on Tuesday August 17 after COVID canceled last years fair and people came in droves through the turnstiles.
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Having the munchies: A goat chews on hay pulled from a nearby bale on Tuesday afternoon at the Altamont Fair.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Splish-splash, taking a bath: A baby emu has an audience as it cleans itself on Tuesday morning in the baby animals exhibit, located next to the Circus Museum at the Altamont Fair.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Judge time: Poultry judge Jamie Matts talks to an entrant about the fine points of his chicken.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Huddled around: Poultry judge Jamie Matts, second from right, talks to a group of people on what color ribbon this chicken will get on Tuesday morning at the Altamont Fair.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting a feel: A judge runs his hand down a goat's back as the goat’s owner waits for the judge’s assessment.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Airborne: Kate, a border collie, flies through the air to catch a Frisbee during the first show of the Dynamo Dogs at the Altamont Fair on Tuesday afternoon.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Flying high: Fair-goers yell and scream on Delusion in between the raindrops on opening day at the Dreamland midway and carnival. The tri-county Altamont Fair opened Tuesday and runs through Sunday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
When elephants fly: Kids show their wonder as they look over the fairgrounds, riding Jumbo on opening day. The tri-county Altamont Fair opened Tuesday and runs through Sunday.