Jose Salinas, center, leads an Aztec Indian dance with Kiana Kypreos. left, and Kerry Wood holding Sophia Wood, right, following along Saturday afternoon during the annual Evergreen State Fair in Monroe. The 12-day fair runs through Labor Day and is one of the largest events held in the Pacific Northwest. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

A contestant rides in the Novice English Pleasure competition Saturday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)