Arkansas State Fair
- When: Saturday, October 9, 2010, time TBA
- Where: Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Little Rock
- Cost: Free - $8
- Age limit: Not available
- Categories: Outdoor Activities, Sports, Community, Agricultural Festivals, Community Festivals, Craft Festival, Music Festivals, Country, Metal/hardcore, Music (other), Rock
Billed at the state’s largest entertainment event, the Arkansas State Fair rolls around for the 71st time Oct. 8-17 in Little Rock. Headliners on the Wendy’s Main Stage this year include eighties hard rock band Tesla, country performer Joe Diffie, rising country star Easton Corbin, American Idol finalist Bucky Covington, and legendary Canadian rock band Loverboy. Local and regional performers are The Meanies, the Luke Williams Band, Zack Williams & The Reformation, Cody Belew & the Mercers, and Canvas. In addition, the Colgate Country Showdown Arkansas Finals take place. Other attractions are a 10-acre midway filled with carnival rides, games, and amusements, over 50 food booths, and livestock shows with more than 10,000 entries. A demolition derby and two nights of professional bullriding add more excitement. Competitions in arts and crafts, amateur and commercial wine, monster trucks and demolition derby competitions are scheduled. Admission is $8 for adults; $4 for children with those under 6 years admitted free. Tickets for senior citizens ages 60 and up are $4. Visit www.arkansasstatefair.com for a detailed list of events or call 501-372-8341 for more information.
