Published August 22. 2023 12:26PM
						 
					
					                    							
					
                    
					
                                    
                The West End Fair at the fairgrounds in Gilbert continued Monday with free rides. Despite the warm temperatures and high humidity, people turned out to enjoy the annual event, which runs through Saturday.
        Fairgoers can escape the heat by utilizing the cooling fans, like these scarecrows are doing. STACI L. GOWER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS
    The rides were free on Monday.
    The snow cone and slushie stand was popular on Monday.