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The Arkansas State Fair will be Oct. 10-19 at the State Fairgrounds in Little Rock.
The Arkansas State Fair will be Oct. 10-19 at the State Fairgrounds in Little Rock.

Next week

Spinning wheels: Cyclists from across the country will zoom their way through central Arkansas as the Big Dam Bridge 100 returns Sept. 27. The bicycle ride has options of 13, 20, 50, 68 and 100 miles, all starting at LaHarpe Boulevard and Chester Street and ending on North Little Rock's Main Street. The post-race party will continue 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in downtown North Little Rock. Registration through Wednesday is $35 for the 13-mile race, $49.99 for the others. After that, the costs increase to $39 and $55. Call (501) 603-0113 or visit thebigdambridge100.com.

Next month

Ferris wheels: Whirling rides, big-name bands and all the fried foods on a stick one could imagine will be back for the Arkansas State Fair, Oct. 10-19 at the State Fairgrounds in Little Rock. This year's performers include George Thorogood, Travis Tritt and REO Speedwagon. Advance gate admission is $5.99, $2.99 for children 6-12 and ages 60 and older, $22 for ride armbands. Concerts are free with gate admission, $15 for gold seats. Call (501) 372-8341 or visit arkansasstatefair.com.

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