The Wandering Disciple

Step right up and try your hand at a game of skill and see if you have what it takes to walk away a winner. Fairs and carnivals are a staple in US culture and so are the midway games. These games give you an chance to win prizes ranging from a small toy to a large oversized stuffed animal.  This midway is from the Florida State Fair. Held annually in Tampa Florida, the state's fair host about 300,000 people each year.  Taken: February 18, 2012 at Florida State Fair (Tampa, FL)

The Batbike sits on display at the 2012 Florida State Fair.  Operated by Nock Entertainment, the Bat Bike travels the country with its companions, the Batcopter and Batmobile.  These items were made popular by the hit show Batman.  (Photo: February 18, 2012)

A vintage fire truck from the Florida Division of Forestry is on display at the Florida State Fair.  The Florida Division of Forestry Fire Service provides fire suppression services for wildland fires throughout the state.  (Photo: February 18, 2012)