Utah State Fair kicks off its 11-day run

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The Utah State Fair opens Thursday Septmeber 4. 2014. Maintainence men finish placing garbage bins along the midway as the fair opens.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. A fairgoer takes in a painting in the Fine Arts exhibit titled "heavy Weight", by Lucia Heffernan.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Robin Hotchkiss fires up the grill with barbequed pork chops, chicken and a new specialty, grilled Mexican corn.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Preserves are lined up and judged in the Home Arts Building.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Bryan Pala, 9, on a field trip with Whittier Elementary gets sniffed by "Claire De Lune" a gentle Lamancha goat from Fire Bolt Lamanchas in Bothwell, Utah.

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Brennen Cluff, 6, puts his back into his work on Thursday at the opening of the Utah State Fair, shoveling wood chips to prepare the pens for his "CD's Mini's," which specialize in Dexter Cattle, the smallest breed of cattle.

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The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. A fairgoer takes in a metal sculpture dragon by Richard Prazen. It won Best of Show in the Creative Arts Division.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Brennen Cluff, 6, puts his back into his work shoveling wood chips to prepare the pens for his "CD's Mini's," which specialize in Dexter Cattle, the smallest cattle breed.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Christopher Fair gathers a crowd on the midway as he works his magic tricks on the stroll.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
David Lichtenstein of Leapin Louie Comedy Shows strolls down the midway on stilts Thursday at the opening of the Utah State fair, entertaining folks as he goes with juggling and banter.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Children toss bean bags at a game sponsored by the Utah Division of Natural Rescources.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
Karen Frailich of Sandscapes starts the first face of sand in a large sculpture to be worked on througout the week of the Utah State Fair, which opens Thursday. It will have a parent and family empowerment theme in sculpting an alcohol-free future.

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Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday Septmeber 4. 2014. Maintainence men finish placing garbage bins along the midway as the fair opens. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. A fairgoer takes in a painting in the Fine Arts exhibit titled "heavy Weight", by Lucia Heffernan. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Robin Hotchkiss fires up the grill with barbequed pork chops, chicken and a new specialty, grilled Mexican corn. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Preserves are lined up and judged in the Home Arts Building. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Bryan Pala, 9, on a field trip with Whittier Elementary gets sniffed by "Claire De Lune" a gentle Lamancha goat from Fire Bolt Lamanchas in Bothwell, Utah. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune Brennen Cluff, 6, puts his back into his work on Thursday at the opening of the Utah State Fair, shoveling wood chips to prepare the pens for his "CD's Mini's," which specialize in Dexter Cattle, the smallest breed of cattle. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. A fairgoer takes in a metal sculpture dragon by Richard Prazen. It won Best of Show in the Creative Arts Division. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Brennen Cluff, 6, puts his back into his work shoveling wood chips to prepare the pens for his "CD's Mini's," which specialize in Dexter Cattle, the smallest cattle breed. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Christopher Fair gathers a crowd on the midway as he works his magic tricks on the stroll. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune David Lichtenstein of Leapin Louie Comedy Shows strolls down the midway on stilts Thursday at the opening of the Utah State fair, entertaining folks as he goes with juggling and banter. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State Fair opens Thursday September 4, 2014. Children toss bean bags at a game sponsored by the Utah Division of Natural Rescources. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune Karen Frailich of Sandscapes starts the first face of sand in a large sculpture to be worked on througout the week of the Utah State Fair, which opens Thursday. It will have a parent and family empowerment theme in sculpting an alcohol-free future.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· September 5, 2014 3:25 pm

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The Utah State Fair kicked off its 10-day run Thursday, with animals and agricultural displays, educational exhibits, food and live entertainment, including the Solution Action Sports Box Jump and Half Pipe Show for BMX athletes that runs through the weekend on the Grandstand Stage.

When • Continues Friday-Sunday, Sept. 5-14. Gates open at 10 a.m. every day expect Sept. 9, 10 and 11, when they open at noon.

Where • Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West, Salt Lake City

Admission • Adults, $10, children (6-12) and seniors 62 and older, $7; 5 and younger, free. Carnival wristbands are available for $15-$28. Rodeo tickets are $12 for reserved seats. Some concert tickets extra.

Parking • $8, cash only

More details • utahstatefair.com