“The demolition derby. It's all about the derby - the mud flinging and the fires. You don't want anyone to get hurt, but the element of danger makes it exciting.”

— Jerimy Sutton, sous-chef, Lawrence

“I always enjoyed the livestock competitions, especially the pigs. My mother grew up on a farm that only had pigs for pets, so there was always a fondness for them in our household. Apparently they're very smart animals.”

— Pam Tuma, biology professor, Baltimore, Md.

“Usually the derby, but the kids love the tractor pull.”

— Kevin Bullington, jet engine mechanic, Topeka

“I'll go with the derby, but I like to go for the food, mostly the funnel cakes, and the entertainment.”

— Samantha Hackathorn, caregiver, Perry