Photos: Fair continues, Nichols woman scores heat win in demo derby

Melissa Manuel of Nichols, N.Y. cheers from inside her 4-cylinder, #66a car following her win in the first heat race in her class.

Wednesday’s action at the Tioga County Fair culminated with the demolition derby that entertained a packed grandstand. In the 4-cylinder, Heat 1, Melissa Manuel from Nichols, N.Y. came in first place, bringing the crowd to their feet as her pink, #66a car was one of the sole survivors on the grandstand track.

Other activities at the fair on Wednesday included 4-H activities, and the opening of the carnival rides.

To view a video of the slide at the fair, and a small clip from the demolition derby, you can Like the Owego Pennysaver on Facebook. The fair continues today with action packed entertainment slated for this evening as the Chitwood Stunt Show will entertain guests at 7 p.m. in the grandstands.

To learn more, visit www.tiogacofair.com. You can also find a link on our homepage for scheduled activities, or follow #TiogaNYFair on Twitter.

: Jeanne Cook and Bunny Begeal display menus at the Moose Lodge’s food booth at the Tioga County Fair.

: Inside the 4-H Dairy Barn at the Tioga County Fair.

: Rebecca Miles, of the 4-H Hoof and Claw and Paws to Think group serves up a milkshake at the 4-H Dairy Barn during the Tioga County Fair.

: Jeremiah Palmer of Candor, N.Y. enjoys the Tioga County Fair.

: Shooting sports at the Tioga County Fair.

: Gates get ready to open at the Tioga County Fair on Wednesday.

: Johnson’s Pools and Spas at the Tioga County Fair.

: Equipment is displayed at the Tioga County Fair.

: The Owego Moose Lodge has been serving up food to guests at the fair for over 20 years.

: Jeanne Cooke, Bunny Begeal, and Paulie Johnson man the Moose Lodge booth at the fair. The Moose has served the fair for over 20 years, with over 10 entree items available to include breakfast, which is served at 8 a.m.

: The midway opens on Wednesday at the Tioga County Fair.

: From left, Caitlyn Shumin, Marissa Stevens, and Alexander Stevens enjoy some time outdoors during the Tioga County Fair on Wednesday.

: Vendors bring their wares to the Tioga County Fair.

: Tabby Relyea wins an out of this world prize at the Tioga County Fair.

: Paul Brusso Jr., of Elmira, N.Y., runs the Bounce House at the Tioga County Fair. Brusso has been working fairs and carnivals for close to 40 years, and said he enjoys what he is doing.