’23 Arkansas State Fair closes with best attendance in 83-year run

General manager cites ‘great weather,’ new curfew, rides

October 23, 2023 at 3:35 a.m.

Crowds flock to the amusement ride attractions and food vendors on the last day of the Arkansas State Fair on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. See more photos at arkansasonline.com/1023arfair/ (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Colin Murphey)

The Arkansas State Fair closed its 83rd run strong on Sunday, with more people in attendance than any previous year in the event's history, according to fair officials.