PHOTOS: School Fair at South Mountain School

Inflatable rides. Games. An interactive DJ. All of that and more attracted visitors to South Mountain School's annual School Fair on Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m.

All proceeds from the carnival, which took place on the blacktop and field behind the school, benefit the South Mountain PTA. Hundreds of South Mountain School families and community members attended the event.

For many, having the chance to dunk both good-sport teachers and parents at the ever popular dunk tank is the highlight of the event. Some students, seeking relief from the heat and eager to get wet, spent their time alongside the dunk tank. Many others enjoyed getting their faces painted and participating in hula-hoop contests.

Second graders sold plants and lemonade to support St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the JAC Animal Shelter.

Attendees munched on pizza, cotton candy, sno-cones and ice cream, as well as homemade brownies and cookies purchased from the baked goods stand.

Tickets the fair were $12 ($15 at the door), and included unlimited rides, games and participation in contests. For $17 ($20 at the door), participants received that plus a slice of pizza, bottle of water, and choice of cotton candy, sno-cone or ice cream.