The West End Fair opened early Tuesday for its second annual Sensory Day, drawing a crowd of more than 450 people.

“It’s a day for fairgoers to enjoy the fair without all the overstimulation. There is no lighting and no loud noises. The music is turned down,” explained Pam Borger, a member of the Sensory Day committee.

The Alvarez family presented a lowkey version of their show, Stone Age. Dressed as cavemen, the couple juggled and then introduced the audience to their baby T-Rex, Iggy, baby triceratops, Barbie, and adult T-Rex, Dino. Kids and adults could greet and touch the dinos, which were puppets.

Some of the food vendors were open and handing out free treats, such as a small bag of peanuts from Sebring’s. Down by the rides, the Tilt-a-Whirl, the Scooby-Doo train, Swizzler and few others were going and free for attendees.

“I love the joy on the faces of the kids and their excitement. I always like to look at the parents and they have a look of joy and pride that their special needs child can experience the fair,” said Julie Weiss, the fair’s assistant secretary.

Volunteers at Cornerstone Community Church were making balloon animals and doing face painting. The livestock buildings were open for guests to walk through.

Over at the Farmer for a Day tent, sisters Ella and Ryleigh Rufo helped kids fill their basket with fruits and vegetables, showed them how to milk the fake goat and cow, and talked about the importance of agriculture.

Four-year-old Viera Los said she liked the rides, Farmer for a Day and making slime during her Tuesday morning visit to the fair.