Faces of the fair

The best event at the Orange County Fair is absolutely free. No, it’s

not the All Alaskan Pig Races. The magician? Good guess, but it’s not him

either. Nor is it the singers, the dancers, the livestock or the

exhibits.

That’s because the best event at the fair -- at least for the Daily

Pilot’s photography staff -- is people watching.

Where else can you see a child carried next to an enormous stuffed dog

on her father’s shoulders. How about a man in a kooky hat? Or a child

stooping to pet a goat?

Watching the performers ready themselves offstage is nearly as

entertaining as watching the audience during hypnotist Mark Yuzuik’s

show.

For the price of a movie, you get to see more characters than in any

of this year’s summer blockbusters. Turn to Page 6 and you’ll get the

picture.