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Brandi Adams looks at a Superman plush toy that is a prize at the balloon dart game during opening day Tuesday at the Topsham Fair. Adams said that since costs for everything in the world have risen over the last few years, they have tried to get different and better prizes for players to win.

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Rocky Dyer hangs up stuffed animals that will go to prize winners Tuesday at the balloon dart game during opening day at the Topsham Fair. The fair runs through Aug. 10 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off of Route 196.
John Iadarola, of Lewiston, practices his shot at a basketball game booth Tuesday during opening day at the Topsham Fair. Iadarola works at the fair, but not at this booth, and decided to take a few shots to draw in fair-goers. He can be found at the fish pond game, where he earned the nickname “Fish Pond John.”
Angela Smith of Sunflower Farm Pizza dishes up a fresh slice for a customer Tuesday during opening day at the Topsham Fair. Smith owns Sunflower Farm Pizza with her husband, Merlin Bahr. The slices, which measure about 30 square inches, are selling for $6 each.
Angela Smith of Sunflower Farm Pizza dishes up a fresh slice for a customer Tuesday during opening day at the Topsham Fair. Smith owns Sunflower Farm Pizza with her husband, Merlin Bahr. The slices, which measure about 30 square inches, are selling for $6 each.
Rudy Caron-Barrett, 11 months, is led through a hay bale maze for children by Hijiri Barrett during opening day Tuesday at the Topsham Fair. The fair runs through Aug. 10 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off of Route 196.
Joe Palmieri sets down an 8-by-10-inch framed photo of Cooper Flagg at his Collectible Corner booth during opening day Tuesday at the Topsham Fair. Palmieri is based in South Portland but travels around to more than a half dozen fairs around the state in order for customers to get their hands on memorabilia, sports trading cards and Pokemon cards.
“I always say I’m on vacation,” said John Iadarola of Lewiston, unfurling the tent flaps of his booth while describing his job Tuesday on opening day at the Topsham Fair. The 54-year-old Iadarola, who goes by the nickname “Fish Pond John,” said he’s been working at the fair since he was 17, and at this particular booth for about 10 years. He ordered a custom neon sign for the booth on his own in order to let customers know that every player gets a prize.
A pair of baby Boer goats nap together in a pen Tuesday at the Topsham Fair. The fair runs through Aug. 10 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off of Route 196. 
Ready to ride: Empty seats are suspended on the Yo-Yo before rides were staffed and in service on opening day Tuesday at the Topsham Fair. The fair runs through Aug. 10 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off of Route 196.
Food vendors line one of two main walkways on opening day Tuesday at the Topsham Fair. The fair runs through Aug. 10 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off of Route 196.