The Permian Basin Fair and Expo kicked off in full swing on Saturday with the beginning of poultry judging on Saturday. Cattle and other livestock such as pigs have arrived at the fair as well. The family friendly event continues until Sept. 11 at the Ector County Coliseum and Fairgrounds.
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Two groomers begin working on Cashmere, a six months old heifer owned by Charla Cook. Cook said she brought a total of ten animals to the Permian Basin Fair and Expo. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Cashmere, a six months old heifer owned by Charla Cook waits in a stall while being groomed. Cook said she brought a total of ten animals to the Permian Basin Fair and Expo. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Charla Cook grooms one of animals she brought to the Permian Basin Fair and Expo. Cook said she brought a total of ten animals to the fair this year. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Charla Cook grooms one of animals she brought to the Permian Basin Fair and Expo. Cook said she brought a total of ten animals to the fair this year. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A heifer sits in a grooming stall while other cattle begin the process of getting ready for the fair. This heifer is owned by Charla Cook. Cook said she brought at total of ten animals to the Permian Basin Fair and Expo. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Kenzlee Parker, an 11-year-old from Midland sits in a stall with her pig Margarita. She said that she brought two animals with her for judging, Elvis and Margarita. She also said this showing is practice for the state fair of Texas. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Elvis, a pig owned by Kenzlee Parker, an 11-year-old from Midland, lays down in a stall on Saturday afternoon at the Permian Basin Fair and Expo. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Shaylie Streicher, a 14-year-old, walks her pig Wrangler. Streicher said this is her fourth year of showing and that Wrangler is funny and has a lot of personality. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A chicken sits in a cage during the judging of the poultry contest at the Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A while call duck sits in a cage during the poultry contest at the Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Funnel cake, one of the classic examples of carnival desserts, can be found at the Permian Basin Fair and Expo. The event lasts until Sept. 11. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A rooster sits in a cage during the poultry contest at the Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Six year old, Delaney Rocha sits patiently as more face paint is applied to her face on Saturday evening during the 2022 Permian Fair and Expo. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
One of the rides featured at the 2022 Permian Basin Fair and Expo was a mechanical bull. The fair will continue until Sept. 11. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A view of the Ferris wheel against the West Texas sky on Saturday evening. The 2022 Permian Basin Fair and Expo will continue until Sept. 11. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A man throw axes during the 2022 Permian Basin Fair and Expo. The fair will continue until Sept. 11. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A view of the Ferris wheel against the West Texas sky on Saturday evening. The 2022 Permian Basin Fair and Expo will continue until Sept. 11. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Quilters showcase their work during the 2022 Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday evening at the Ector County Coliseum and Fairgrounds. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Quilters showcase their work during the 2022 Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday evening at the Ector County Coliseum and Fairgrounds. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Quilters showcase their work during the 2022 Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday evening at the Ector County Coliseum and Fairgrounds. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Raina Preston, Miguel Garza, and Kalista Speigh, all
members of the Permian Basin Steampunk community were a part of the annual fair on Saturday evening. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A family walks by one of the many carnival games at the 2022 Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday evening. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A carnival ride gives a 360 degree view on Saturday evening during the 46th annual Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday evening. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Children ride a carnival ride during the 46th annual Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday evening. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A night view of the carnival during the 46th annual Permian Basin Fair and Expo on Saturday evening. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
