(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.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jesse Willes and Jared Taylor Shum on the carnival ride Speed at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 7, 2017.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A candied banana and a Bob Ross t-shirt make an appearance at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 7, 2017.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Candy apples at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 7, 2017.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Stuffed prizes at the Utah State Fair's carnival in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 7, 2017.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Carved pumpkins at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 7, 2017.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Turkey legs at Hog Daddy's at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 7, 2017.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Quilts on display at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 7, 2017.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Waterfowl on display in the Wildlife Building 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 ShowPRCA RodeoMonster Truck Insanity TourLOCASH concert“Day of Wreck-oning” Demolition Derby