Fun and games: Fair is back

Big crowd, sunny weather welcome event’s return to Putnam County

  • Finn Martin throws a dart at balloons as Shelly Ames gives him a boost to win a Pikachu stuffed toy Friday.
    Finn Martin throws a dart at balloons as Shelly Ames gives him a boost to win a Pikachu stuffed toy Friday.
  • Putnam County Fair Authority President J.R. Newbold III cuts the ribbon to open the Putnam County Fair.
    Putnam County Fair Authority President J.R. Newbold III cuts the ribbon to open the Putnam County Fair.
  • A sea lion balances a ball on his nose during a Splash Show.
    A sea lion balances a ball on his nose during a Splash Show.
  • Fairgoers enter the Putnam County Fair for the first time Friday. The fair continues daily through next Saturday.
    Fairgoers enter the Putnam County Fair for the first time Friday. The fair continues daily through next Saturday.
  • Alyson Turner jumps high Friday on the bungee jumping trampolines at the Putnam County Fair.
    Alyson Turner jumps high Friday on the bungee jumping trampolines at the Putnam County Fair.
  • Steven and Alex Whiten show off their prizes after winning a Putnam County Fair game Friday.
    Steven and Alex Whiten show off their prizes after winning a Putnam County Fair game Friday.
  • Positively Putnam FL
    Positively Putnam FL
Children rushed into the Putnam County Fair on Friday with wide eyes and giggles as the fairground gates opened for the first time in two years.  The fair got underway at 5 p.m. with an opening…

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