joe bixler is with an independent contractor that oversees ride safety. >> this is an independent midway. all the people are professional people and they're easy to work with. everybody one safety. we want you to come with alemi and leave with a smile. >> bixler saost of the people who own the rides on the midway local so they're , already subjected to state inspections throughout the year. but there's never a guare that any ride will be 100% safe. parents like carolina giraldo who let her 10-year-old step-son go on the equinox agrees there are risks involved. >have> you o believe that it is safe and trust that so that was good. ,>> the state also inspects each ride befe the fair starts. there have been a couple of glitches with rides, cars needing to be replaced, but no major problems. the company says there has never been any major issues. kathy: tonight at the fair, it was the governor's blue ribbon livestoc was auctioned off to raise money for wisconsin's 4-h foundation scholarships. and here's the top prize. the grand champion steer from racine county went for $52,500. kenosha beef