PHOTOS: The annual Atlanta Fair kicks off

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PHOTOS: The annual Atlanta Fair kicks off

The Atlanta Fair kicked off its opening weekend with rides, food, games and family fun.

People enjoy the rides at the Atlanta Fair near the old Turner Field on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Torick Carrington (left) and his son Torick Jr. ride down the Fun Slide at the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cordariuna Baisden holds up the four goldfish she won by successfully throwing ping-pong balls into a bowl while at the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Kids enjoy the rides at the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Kids ride in teacups at the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Kids (and an occasional parent) enjoy the rides at the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People enjoy the rides at the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People walk around the Atlanta Fair near Center Parc Credit Union Stadium on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People stand in line to get into the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Teresa Robinson gets ready for the opening of the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People make their way through the line to get into the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Jaylah Adams (left) and her sister Maya eat chicken on a stick while at Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Kenny Riles helps his grandson Kayin, 3, try to win a goldfish by throwing a ping-pong ball into a bowl at the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People walk around the Atlanta Fair near Center Parc Credit Union Stadium on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

People check out the Atlanta Fair on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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People enjoy the rides at the Atlanta Fair near the old Turner Field on Sunday, March 6, 2022. This was the opening weekend for the annual fair that runs through April 10. (Photo by Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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