PHOTOS: Mountain Fair festival returns to Carbondale for 53rd year

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Contestants take part in Adult Limbo during the 53rd annual Mountain Fair on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Carbondale.
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Presented by Carbondale Arts and a team of volunteers, the 53rd Mountain Fair was held Friday through Sunday in downtown Carbondale. Centered on Sopris Park, the free-to-attend festival included bands performing daily from the gazebo, food and arts vendors, and some friendly competition.

Photos by Austin Colbert for the Aspen Times.

Tug-O-Love returned to pit the Carbondale Police against Carbondale Fire in a game of tug-of-war during the 53rd annual Mountain Fair on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Carbondale. The fire department defended its title in the best-of-three series, winning 2-1.
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Contestants take part in the men’s wood splitting competition on Sunday, July 28, 2024, the final day of the 53rd Mountain Fair in Carbondale.
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Coming in from New Orleans, Anna Moss and the Nightshades perform during the 53rd annual Mountain Fair on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Carbondale.
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The Sopris Soarers perform during the 53rd annual Mountain Fair on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Carbondale.
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The band Tauk performs as the headliner during the 53rd annual Mountain Fair on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Carbondale.
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A juggler performs while the band Dragondeer sings during the 53rd Mountain Fair on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Carbondale.
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People of all ages dance while the band Typical Ghost performs during the 53rd annual Mountain Fair on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Carbondale.
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