The Lane County Fair is back in Eugene for its annual summer celebration held at the Lane County Fairgrounds from July 24 through July 28. Admissions fees are $9 for adults (13-64) and $6 for youth (6-12). The Lane County Fair celebration features amusement park rides, food, music, animal exhibits and more.

The winners of the 2012 America’s Got Talent competition, Olate Dogs, perform in front of a packed crowd in the entertainment performance area of the Lane County Fair. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Karen Quest performs rope tricks in her Cowgirl Tricks comedy routine. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, the western-inspired comedian has been on the road performing at various fair across the country for more than ten years. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Arizona Mesquite Barbecue was one of the many delectable food choices available at the fair. The vendor cooks barbecue chicken or pork ribs and serves it in a basket. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)