Public attending first concert of season. Gathering in lobby. Woman writing on pad of paper.

Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Public attending first concert of season.

Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Inside the "Arena of Death" at the 1937 Puyallup Fair. The stunt rider brings his second leg up- soon he will be riding with both legs on the handlebars.

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Minstrels on stage. On February 9, 1928, local poultry co-ops entertained its members with a minstrel show at American Lake. Entitled "Good Will Minstrels," most of the group wore the traditional blackened faces and colorful clothing. Entertainers were equipped with guitars, mandolins, while the non-costumed band supplied the brass. Identified on stage were President C.C. Davis and Secretary McDrum of the American Lake Poultry Local (on left) and Mrs. E.W. Rau, secretary, and President A.F. Visell of the Parkland Poultry Local (on far right). G64.1-049

Minstrel shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Musical revues & comedies--Tacoma--1920-1930;

The Saddle Bronc event at the Washington State Fair's PRCA Pro Rodeo.

The Bull Riding event at the Washington State Fair's Puyallup Pro Rodeo.

These cowboys are waiting to see if he can stay on the bull at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

The bull may have won this round of the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

The bulls worked hard to throw the cowboys riding them during the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

Washington State Fair Board of Directors member Gary Gonter is chatting with one of many cowboys who entered in the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

The bulls worked hard to throw the cowboys riding them, and often suceeded during the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

Like any other athlete, this cowboy knows that if he wants to minimize the chance of injury, he must first stretch before he gets on a bull. This photo was taken during the Professional Bullriders Competition at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

The contestants were introduced at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

Washington State Fair Board of Directors member Jerry Larson was in attendance at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

Two men preparing for logging demonstration in Grandstand arena.

Two men in pole climbing competition in the Grandstand arena,

Log rolling exhibition, two men rolling logs in Grandstand.

Log rolling exhibition, two men rolling logs in Grandstand.

Logger in Grandstand.

Man falling off log in log rolling exhibition at the Grandstand.

This daredevil is balanced on a block placed on top of the fuel tank of his motorcycle. The motorcycle, its motor racing, is balanced on two sets of rollers mounted in a specially designed platform. The "Arena of Death" was just one of the spectacular sideshows that attracted crowds to the 1937 Puyallup Fair. For a small fee, fairgoers could watch as the young stunt rider raced his motorcycle up onto and around the walls of the circular track inside the building behind him.

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Arena of Death. Man riding a motorcycle around up the wall of a wooden arena.

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Inside the "Arena of Death" at the 1937 Puyallup Fair. A stunt man rides his motorcycle around the walls of the wooden arena with his feet propped up on the handlebars. The announcer admonishes "Don't try this at home!"

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Signal Oil broadcast. Carnival of Fun held at the Jason Lee (now Middle) School in September of 1939. Actor Jack Carson (far left) playfully tilts the chin of a woman believed to be Kay St. Germain, a featured singer on the radio program, as they wait behind the curtains. She would become Mrs. Jack Carson in September of 1940. BOWEN 01-347

Bear in hula skirt on Grandstand stage.

The Saddle Bronc event at the Washington State Fair's PRCA Pro Rodeo.

The Saddle Bronc event at the Washington State Fair's PRCA Pro Rodeo.

These are a few of the sponsors for the 2007 Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center.

This cowboy is making his way backstage after his wild ride during the Pro Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

There were thrills and chills at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.