THE BALLOON MAN

2011 Arkansas State Fair kicks off Oct. 14

from: todaysthv.com Written by Lindsey Tugman
Oct 11, 2011
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Officials at the Arkansas State Fair extend an invitation to all Arkansans to come out and experience the fun, food, thrills and excitement at the 2011 Arkansas State Fair, which runs Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 23. For ten days in October, patrons can enjoy a variety of free concerts, great food, livestock competitions, various creative arts contests, interesting attractions, professional bull riding and much more. The diversity of entertainment is sure to please everyone.
The 2011 Arkansas State Fair offers a variety of special values to ensure that everyone has a great time at great prices. According to Ralph Shoptaw, general manager of the Fair, Arkansans can find special deals every day of the Fair.
"We have special promotions and discounts every sing day," said Shoptaw. "For the third year in a row our guests can enjoy great fair food and save money on parking and admission with Lunch at the Fair. Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., we're offering free parking and free gate admission for anyone who would like to come out to the fairgrounds for lunch. Receive this year's Fair Food Vendors Map at the gate and find your favorite Fair food."
Advance Purchase Ride Passes will be available at 34 participating Walgreens stores in Arkansas and redeemable for a one-day unlimited ride armband at the State Fair. The special $19 pas can be redeemed at midway ticket booths any day of the Fair, except Dollar Day on Monday Oct. 17, and will save patrons $3.
Patrons can also purchase advance gate admission for just $6.99 and a Family Value Pack for $42.95. The value pack includes four Fair admission tickets (good for any age), one parking pass, 24 ride coupons and $10 in food coupons. Family Value Packs may be purchased at the Fairgrounds Ticket Office, online, by phone at (501) 372-8341 or at participating Walgreens locations. Food coupons are redeemable at any Food Court vendor and in Barton Coliseum. (Coupons not accepted at carnival food vendors.)
Daily admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children (ages 6 to 12) and senior adults (ages 60 and over) and free to children ages 6 and under. Fairgrounds parking is $5 per vehicle.