Orange County Fair 2014

Fairgoers enjoy entertainment, rides, games, animals and deep-fried splendor on Friday, the first day of the Orange County Fair. (Jabin Botsford / Los Angeles Times)

July 12, 2014 11:37 AM PT

The Orange County Fair opened July 11 at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. The summer celebration continues through Aug. 10.

Patrons enjoy a ride at the Orange County Fair on Friday. (Jabin Botsford / Los Angeles Times)

Patrons watch from a ski lift ride as fairgoers below enjoy themselves on Friday, the first day of the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa. (Jabin Botsford / Los Angeles Times)

Fairgoers slide down the giant Euro-Slide on Friday, the first day of the Orange County Fair. (Jabin Botsford / Los Angeles Times)

Patrons ride a ski lift ride at the Orange County Fair in 2014. (Jabin Botsford / Los Angeles Times)