21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Fairgrounds

Fairgoers greet a horse at the Minnesota State Fair. The image explores how—in a time of increasing polarization—fairs have become a cultural rarity in America, attracting a diverse cross-section of people to the same space for lighthearted pastime.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7M4
Copyright: © Tim Evans