Mark Switzerland stands to the left, overseeing a safety test of the Mischief Lab fire show set up beside the racetrack featuring Kinetic people-powered machines and stick-horse racers causing racing mayhem on the Ferndale Racetrack. The Mischief Lab, based in Arcata, specializes in pyrotechnic shows, and recommends that Humboldt County Fair visitors come to their evening shows for the most spectacular views.
(Jose Quezada, HUMEDIA/For the Times-Standard)
Rhinestone Crew members for Sparkles the Horse ready June Moxon’s Kinetic sculpture machine for an obstacle race scheduled for later in the afternoon of the first day of the 129th Humboldt County Fair, the oldest fair in California. Sparkles and the Rhinestone Crew are heavy favorites to complete the race.(Jose Quezada, HUMEDIA/For the Times-Standard)
Kinetic Royalty Olivia Gambino, blowing a kiss, and Elle Penner, kicking up a stiletto, bookend friend Kat Mcceig wearing her hat for Ladies Hat Day at the Fair. The trio were there to preside over the Kinetic Obstacle Exhibition Derby Co-Ed on the first day of the 129th Humboldt County Fair.
(Jose Quezada, HUMEDIA/For the Times-Standard)
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Mark Switzerland stands to the left, overseeing a safety test of the Mischief Lab fire show set up beside the racetrack featuring Kinetic people-powered machines and stick-horse racers causing racing mayhem on the Ferndale Racetrack. The Mischief Lab, based in Arcata, specializes in pyrotechnic shows, and recommends that Humboldt County Fair visitors come to their evening shows for the most spectacular views.