September 2, 2025

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Three photos: A boy plays with bubbles outdoors; a smiling woman holds a giant elephant plush toy at a fair; a girl blows a party horn while holding a large stuffed hamster.

Photographer’s Portraits of People With Prizes Captures the Fun of Fairs

State fairs are a trademark part of the American Summer experience. Many have fond memories of going to their local fair, partaking in fried foods, and trying their luck at challenging fair games to win big, fun prizes. Photographer Carlos Gonzalez went to the Minnesota State Fair to get portraits of fairgoers with their precious prizes, capturing the magic and wonder of fairs.