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SEMO District Fair - Day 7

Laura Simon and Fred Lynch
Saturday, September 14, 2013

The SEMO District Fair continues Friday, Sept. 13 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

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    A rider reacts to her trip on the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Tilt-A-Whirl spins its riders around and around, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Ferris Wheel and Carousel light up in the evening sky , Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Josh Benefield reacts to have completed his trip down the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Levi Magruder blows bubbles for fair attendees, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    A tea cup ride provides excitement for youngsters Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    The Ferris Wheel lights up in the evening sky, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Riders enjoy a roller coaster Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    The Sea Dragon excites riders Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Riders enjoy the Sea Dragon Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Brandon Pleimann of Delta, Mo. competes in the 4-H and FFA Tractor Rodeo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Chase Asmus of Oran, Mo. competes in the 4-H and FFA Tractor Rodeo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Austin White of Delta, Mo. competes in the 4-H and FFA Tractor Rodeo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Adam Pleimann of Delta, Mo. competes in the 4-H and FFA Tractor Rodeo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Collin Schabbing of Delta, Mo. competes in the 4-H and FFA Tractor Rodeo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Brandon Pleimann of Delta, Mo. backs the trailer into the "shed" to finish his run in the 4-H and FFA Tractor Rodeo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Trophies await the winners of the 4-H and FFA Tractor Rodeo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Tim and Katie Thomas of Jackson pose for a photo with their children, Andrew and Josie, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Ann Kinsey, left, and Marcy Hamann of Cape Girardeau pose for a photo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    Natalie Linton, left, and Diane St. Arbor of Jonesboro, Ill. pose for a photo Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)
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    One of the men behind King's Taters cuts some spuds, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Caramel apples on display, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Caramel apples on display, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Taffy waits to be boxed, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The sun begins to set as fairgoers walk through the midway, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    A long bubble floats from Austin Croy's bubble gun, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Levi Magruder, left, and Austin Croy blow bubbles for fair attendees, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Levi Magruder blows bubbles for fair attendees, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Bubbles float through the air, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    People make their way through the midway, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Riders hang upside down on the Screamer, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    People make their way through the midway, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Rosie Benefield prepares to take the plunge from the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Misty Reynolds and Josh Benefield soar through the air on the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Lacey Drury, left, and Abbie Spooler plunge from the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Julie Boitnott reacts to her ride on the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Julie Boitnott and her grandson Elijah Franklin, 6, react to their ride on the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    People make their way through the rides and games, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Riders go around the Ferris Wheel, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Riders bounce around upon landing at the bottom of the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Midway lights highlight riders on the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Midway lights highlight riders on the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Sea Dragon lights up in the night sky, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    People make their way through the rides and games, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Riders bounce around upon landing at the bottom of the ZipLine Zone, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Tilt-A-Whirl spins its riders around and around, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Tilt-A-Whirl spins its riders around and around, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Cliffhanger takes people for a night ride, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Drop Zone lifts its riders up into the night sky, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Darrel Welker races his daughter, Theresa Henson, and granddaughter, Abigail on the water races, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    People make their way through the games and rides, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    Food is cooked to order in a concession stand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)
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    The Mavericks perform in the grandstand, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. (Laura Simon)