Fernando Molina, left, and Carlos Mora, both of Tulare, watch the Zipper ride at the Tulare County Fair. The Zipper formerly operated at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch and now is owned by Helm and Sons, which operates carnival rides. (Tomas Ovalle / For the Times)
Matt Kilgore,13, of Visalia, rides the Wave Swinger -- formerly a fixture at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch -- at the Tulare County Fair. (Tomas Ovalle / For the Times)
A sign alerts customers that the Wave Swinger ride once belonged to Michael Jackson. (Tomas Ovalle / For the Times)
Riders on the Wave Swinger soar above the grounds at the Tulare County Fair. (Tomas Ovalle / For the Times)
The Zipper ride once entertained guests at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County; now it thrills customers on the county fair circuit. (Tomas Ovalle / For the Times)
Matthew Gonzales,16, of Tulare, waits to ride the Zipper with his cousin Pauline Gonzales, 15. (Tomas Ovalle / For the Times)
