The Fiesta Days Pokey was back and so were the crowds for the last big mountain fling before the kids go back to school August 16.

Competition was fierce.

There was the traditional diaper derby, log-sawing, a hot…

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Above: Madison Stephenson and 1.5 month old Martha May Hoovier competed in the Fiesta Days Pet Show, against a brilliant turtle and about 42 dogs with wardrobes.

Above: Quinn Dever and Rufus, a Shih Tzu Chihuahua Mix, showing his tricks—which included begging on his back legs, and walking through a hula hoop

Above: Skylar Wolfe and right: 1 year old Squirtle, whose trick is swimming underwater

Janelle and daughter M.J. Ruscigno with Spartakiss

Sugar Bear / Sheila Smith

The Judges

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