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Delta Fair and Music Festival -- 2012

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The Delta Fair and Music Festival is the newest annual fair in the Memphis area. Not to be confused with the long-running Mid-South Fair (which is now held in DeSoto County), the Delta Fair offers all of your favorite fair elements and adds some Memphis flair. In addition to rides, games, and fabulous food, the Delta Fair offers a huge variety of concerts and other events that celebrate the heritage and the music of the Delta region.

Location:

  • Agricenter International
    7777 Walnut Grove Road
    Memphis, TN 38120

Dates and Times:

  • Friday, August 31st: 2pm-11pm
  • Saturday, September 1st: 10am-11pm
  • Sunday, September 2nd: 12pm-10pm
  • Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day): 10am-10pm
  • Tuesday, September 4th: 2pm-10pm
  • Wednesday, September 5th: 9:30am-10pm
  • Thursday, September 6th: 2pm-10pm
  • Friday, September 7th: 2pm-11pm
  • Saturday, September 8th: 10am-11pm
  • Sunday, September 9th: 12pm-10pm

Admission:

  • Adults: $10.00
  • Children 5-12: $5.00
  • Children 4 and under are admitted free.
  • Seniors 60+: $5.00 at the gate

Wristbands for Unlimited Rides:

  • $25 for all ages, everyday

Parking:

  • Parking is $5.00, with the parking proceeds going to various charities.

Concerts:

  • Complete concert schedule TBA. Highlights include:
    Casey Abrams
    Flock of Seagulls
    Chris Cagle
    Jason D. Williams
    Marshall Tucker Band

Other Fair Attractions:

If the rides, concerts, games, and fair food aren't enough for you, check out these other attractions.
  • Livestock
  • Children's Barnyard
  • Monkey Show
  • Ostrich Racing
  • The Delta Fair Beauty Pageant
  • Petting Zoo
  • Fireworks
  • Classic Car Displays
  • Magic Show
  • Lawnmower Races
  • Rodeos

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