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The Mid-South Fair - - 2008 Information

By Teresa R. Simpson, About.com

(c)2006 Teresa R. Simpson, Licensed to About.com
For many Memphians, autumn just wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Mid South Fair. From roller coasters to Pronto Pups, farm animals to carnival games, there is something for everyone at the fair. Here is all you need to know to make the most of your visit to the 2008 Mid South Fair.

Location:

The Mid South Fairgrounds
940 Early Maxwell Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee

Dates and Times:

September 19 - September 28, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Prices:

Admission: $5.00 ages 7 and older, free for children 6 and under
Parking: $7.00
Wristbands: $20.00

Wristband Days:

Friday, September 19: 1:30 - 10pm
Monday, September 22: Noon - 10pm
Tuesday, September 23: 1:30 - 10pm
Wednesday, September 24: 1:30 - 10pm
Thursday, September 25: 1:30 - 10pm
Sunday, September 28: Noon - 10pm

Concerts:

  • 9/19 -- B.J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal
  • 9/20 -- Bobby Rush, Shirley Brown, J. Blackfoot, and the Stax Academy Summer Soul Tour Band
  • 9/21 -- Georgia Satellites, Marshall Tucker Band, and Atlanta Rhythm Section
  • 9/22 -- Candy Coburn and James Otto
  • 9/23 -- Trey Songz
  • 9/24 -- Lee Greenwood
  • 9/25 -- Rick Springfield
  • 9/26 -- Route South, Mojo Possum Revue, and Super T
  • 9/27 -- Pat Green
  • 9/28 -- Boyz II Men

Other Fair Attractions:

The Mid-South Fair features a variety of attractions and exhibits for visitors of all ages including a daily circus, a youth talent contest, food eating contests, farm animals, and famous fair food like Pronto Pups, funnel cakes, and even fried Twinkies.

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