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Evening lights at the Oregon State Fair

The sky turns a bright orange color as the sun sets over the Oregon State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The fair spanned 11 days, from August 26 to September 5.
The sky turns a bright orange color as the sun sets over the Oregon State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The fair spanned 11 days, from August 26 to September 5.
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The sky turns orange behind the ferris wheel as the sun sets at the Oregon State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The wheel rises 110 feet, and 6-8 people can fit in the open-air gondolas for a birds-eye view of the 185-acre fairgrounds.
The sky turns orange behind the ferris wheel as the sun sets at the Oregon State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The wheel rises 110 feet, and 6-8 people can fit in the open-air gondolas for a birds-eye view of the 185-acre fairgrounds.
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Fairgoers ride the chair lift over the Oregon State Fair during sunset on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The 10-minute ride gets about 30 feet above the fair and costs four dollars one way, or five dollars round trip.
Fairgoers ride the chair lift over the Oregon State Fair during sunset on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The 10-minute ride gets about 30 feet above the fair and costs four dollars one way, or five dollars round trip.
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A double-exposure photograph shows the Wave Swinger ride and the lights of the Oregon State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. This year's fair featured 47 rides operated by new contractor Rainier Amusements, which is based in Portland.
A double-exposure photograph shows the Wave Swinger ride and the lights of the Oregon State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. This year's fair featured 47 rides operated by new contractor Rainier Amusements, which is based in Portland.
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The Wave Swinger sends riders flying above the crowds at the Oregon State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The ride formerly operated at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.
The Wave Swinger sends riders flying above the crowds at the Oregon State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The ride formerly operated at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.
MOLLY J. SMITH / Statesman Journal
Crowds mill around the Oregon State Fair as the fair's first roller coaster since 1967 runs on Sept. 4, 2016. The ride, called the Olympic Bobsled, took a crane and nearly a week to assemble. It is 70 feet tall and features several twists and turns along a quarter mile track.
Crowds mill around the Oregon State Fair as the fair's first roller coaster since 1967 runs on Sept. 4, 2016. The ride, called the Olympic Bobsled, took a crane and nearly a week to assemble. It is 70 feet tall and features several twists and turns along a quarter mile track.
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Crowds watch as the Star Trooper ride spins at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The fair featured 47 carnival rides this year, operated by new contractor Rainier Amusements.
Crowds watch as the Star Trooper ride spins at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The fair featured 47 carnival rides this year, operated by new contractor Rainier Amusements.
MOLLY J. SMITH / Statesman Journal
Fairgoers wait in line for the Hard Rock ride at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The Hard Rock is one of seven rides at the fair that are considered "spectaculars," rides that can be considered such due to their fast pace, sheer size or overall rarity at a carnival.
Fairgoers wait in line for the Hard Rock ride at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The Hard Rock is one of seven rides at the fair that are considered "spectaculars," rides that can be considered such due to their fast pace, sheer size or overall rarity at a carnival.
MOLLY J. SMITH / Statesman Journal
The Star Trooper ride spins at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The fair featured 47 carnival rides this year, operated by new contractor Rainier Amusements.
The Star Trooper ride spins at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The fair featured 47 carnival rides this year, operated by new contractor Rainier Amusements.
MOLLY J. SMITH / Statesman Journal
The Sizzler and Star Trooper rides run at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The Sizzler is one of seven rides at the fair that are considered "spectaculars," rides that can be considered such due to their fast pace, sheer size or overall rarity at a carnival.
The Sizzler and Star Trooper rides run at the Oregon State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The Sizzler is one of seven rides at the fair that are considered "spectaculars," rides that can be considered such due to their fast pace, sheer size or overall rarity at a carnival.
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