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Things to do next week and next month.

— NEXT WEEK Battered: Get ready for

“Ridin’, Rockin’ and

Livestockin’” and the gastronomical adventure

that is the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock

Show, Oct. 12-21. Expect the usual livestock

shows, carnival rides and a bevy of deep-fried

foods at the State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard

St. This year’s musical lineup includes headliners America and Kansas. Gate admission is 8 4for ages 60 and older and children 6-12. Parking is an additional

$5 per vehicle. Call (501) 372-8341 or visit arkansasstatefair.

com.

NEXT MONTH Buttered: Sugar or no? Muffin tin or cast-iron skillet? The de

bates will rage at the Arkansas Cornbread Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Bernice Sculpture Garden, 1200 S. Main St.

Professionals and amateurs will try to wow the judges and the crowds in three categories: traditional, nontraditional and sweet.

Tickets are $7, $3 for children 6-12. Call (501) 617-2511 or visit arkansascornbreadfestival.com.

Weekend, Pages 31 on 10/04/2012

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