Performer Jerry Hager entertains guests at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Midway worker John Phillips waits for fairgoers at the San Diego County Fair. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Workers ready the photo booths at the San Diego County Fair. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
From left, Rebecca Flores Perez, 12; Ayleen Dafne Sanchez Garibaldi, 11; Vanessa Alvarez,12; and Marianna Escondón, 12; try their luck at a game booth at San Diego County Fair. They were visiting from Tijuana. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
John Cruthirds readies his midway game booth at the San Diego County Fair. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)