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Photo Essay: Welcome to the State Fair of Texas

October 11, 2012 4:00AM

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Photographer Jay Barker is no stranger to the largest state fair in the country. From massive turkey legs to Midway, he's captures the comings-and-goings of Fair Park's biggest attraction. This year, he sends along a photo-essay of the day-to-day at the Fair: from the Chinese Lantern Fest to the pig races.

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