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Utah State Fair opens for the 162nd time with classic carnival rides, sweet treats, adorable piglets (with video!) and much more

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A family takes in the sweet offerings on opening day at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 7, 2017.

Here are photos and a video from opening day Thursday of the Utah State Fair. The 162nd run of the fair continues through Sept. 17 at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. For ticket information and schedules, visit www.UtahStateFair.com.

Among the highlights this year:

  • Big Top Circus Spectacular starring Bello Nock! of ”America’s Got Talent” fame.

  • West Coast Lumberjack Show

  • PRCA Rodeo

  • Monster Truck Insanity Tour

  • LOCASH concert

  • “Day of Wreck-oning” Demolition Derby