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GENERAL INFORMATION FAIR HOURS Official Opening 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. CARNIVAL, VENDORS & CONCESSIONS Open at 11 a.m. daily ADMISSION, PARKING & RIDES Admission $10 Adults, $5 Children (6-12 yrs.), $5 Seniors (60+), Children under 6 are free, Fair Parking $5 PREMIUM CONCERT SEATING Available in advance at www.arkansasstatefair.com & the Fair Ticket office for $15 (Gate admission not included). PARKING (see map) Gate 11 on Schiller Street & Gate 12 at 34th & Battery Streets are drive-through gates. Gate 8 is available for handicap parking. Gate 12 is open 24 hours. Your vehicle will be parked as close to the State Fair action as possible. Buses & vehicles carrying 10 or more passengers park free. Arkansas Federal Credit Union / FOX 16 Day Friday, Oct.. From 11 a.m. to close, buy an armband at a midway ticket booth for $27 & get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission & parking are not included. All AFCU members who present a valid AFCU Debit Card receive $2 off gate admission. Discount valid for 4 persons per card. Alice 107.7 & Delta Dental Ride Day Saturday, Oct. 10. From 11 a.m. to close, buy a $27 armband at a midway ticket booth & get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission & parking are not included. All Delta Dental employees who present a valid Delta Dental Employee I.D. Card or members who present a Subscriber Card receive $2 off gate admission on this day. Discount valid for 4 people per card. Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Weekend Saturday, Oct. 10 & Sunday, Oct. 11. ECA members receive a special coupon for the Fair in their Advance Ticket Outlet Tickets available at all Arkansas Walgreens locations. Last day to purchase Friday, Oct.. Gate Admission $5. Adult, $2. Children (6-12 yrs.), $2. Senior (60+) $22 Advance Purchase Ride Pass Save $5. Good for unlimited rides on one day of the fair. Not valid on Dollar Day, Monday, Oct. 12. ADVANCE TICKETS Available at Fair Office or www.arkansasstatefair.com before 5 p.m. on Oct. 8. STEVE LANDERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP TICKETS FOR TEST DRIVES Visit Steve Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep on Col. Glenn, & receive two admission tickets with a qualified test drive. (While supplies last.) BIG PROMOTIONS! (Promotions subject to change) monthly statement, in Arkansas Living magazine or can access a coupon online at ecark.org. Power 2 / 102.1 KOKY / Praise 102.5 Ride Day Sunday, Oct. 11. From 11 a.m. to close, buy an armband at a midway ticket booth for $27 & get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission & parking are not included. Coca-Cola Kiddie Days Monday, Oct. 12 & Friday, Oct. 16. Kids ages 6 & under can ride the Kiddie Rides free -11 a.m. Free gate admission -11 a.m. for adults bringing children. Parking included. LUNCH AT THE FAIR Friday, Oct. & Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 16. Fair patrons get free parking & free gate admission each day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Point 4.1 Dollar Day Monday, Oct. 12. Gate admission, parking & rides are only $1 each all day. Military Appreciation Day Tuesday, Oct. 13. 11 a.m. to close. Free gate admission for military personnel & immediate family members with a valid Military I.D. 4. TOM-FM Tuesday Tuesday, Oct. 13. Buy a special $27 armband & get unlimited rides from 11 a.m. to close. Toyota Tundra Tuesday Tuesday, Oct. 13. All Toyota Tundra trucks receive free parking on this day courtesy of Steve Landers Toyota. KARK & Steve Landers Toyota Feed the Need Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1-6 p.m. Be a shield against hunger & help the Salvation Army of central Arkansas fill its pantry & receive free admission. Donate 4 canned food items & receive 1 adult gate admission. Donate 2 canned food items & receive 1 child s gate admission. Only canned food items accepted. Donation locations at Fair gates. Wendy s Wednesday Wendy s / B8.5 Ride Day Wednesday, Oct. 14. Buy a $27 armband & get unlimited rides from 11 a.m. to close. Save your Wendy s ride band & use it to receive a FREE Wendy s Frosty at participating Wendy s restaurants. Gate admission & parking are not included. B8.5 & Alice 107.7 Ladies Night Out Wednesday, Oct. 14. FREE gate admission for ladies 18 years of age & older 6-10 p.m. Thrill Thursday sponsored by 100.3 The Edge, KSSN 6, 105.1 The Wolf & 4. TOM-FM Thursday, Oct. 15. Buy a $27 armband at a midway ticket booth & get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission & parking are not included. College Night, sponsored by 100.3 The Edge Thursday, Oct. 15. From 6 p.m. to close, FREE gate admission for college students with valid school I.D. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / KSSN 6 / 105.1 The Wolf Ridin in the Rock PBR Coupon Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17. Get $3 off a $10 General Admission ticket. One coupon per ticket: must be redeemed at the Fairgrounds Ticket Office. (Subject to availability.) 103.7 The Buzz & Stomp Out Tobacco Ride Day Friday, Oct. 16. From 11 a.m. to close, buy an armband at a midway ticket booth for $27 & get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission & parking are not included. School Day at the Fair Friday, Oct. 16. A $3 Fair admission sold at gates from 1 p.m. to close for all school children through 12th grade. Cumulus Media Ride Day sponsored by Alice 107.7, Power 2, B8.5, News Radio 102. KARN, Praise 102.5 & The Sports Animal AM20 Saturday, Oct. 17. Buy a $27 armband at a midway ticket booth & get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission & parking are not included. FFA, FCCLA, Scout Day & 4-H Day Saturday, Oct. 17. $3 Fair gate admission sold until 5 p.m. to FFA & FCCLA students, Scouts & 4-H members. (Includes teachers, sponsors & bus drivers.) Power 2 Power Pack Saturday, Oct. 17. 2 minutes of FREE gate admission for children 12 & under from 11 a.m. to 12:32 p.m. KSSN 6 & 105.1 The Wolf Ride Day Sunday, Oct. 18. From 11 a.m. to close, buy an armband at a midway ticket booth for $27 & get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission & parking are not included. FREE Weekend Parking Shuttle Service If you want to get to & from the State Fair the easy way on the weekend, ride our FREE Shuttle Service! You can park for FREE in designated state government parking lots west of the State Capitol Friday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday afternoon & evening. Take our FREE shuttle to the Fairgrounds & then ride back to your car when you re ready to leave. Fair drop off & pick-up is at the South Gate. Shuttle Hours of Operation: Friday, 6-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, 1-11 p.m.
FREE CONCERTS (All FREE with Gate Admission) Montgomery Gentry Fri., Oct. @ 8 p.m. The Point Talent Show Mon., Oct. 12 @ 7 p.m. Pop Evil Thu., Oct. 15 @ 8 p.m. Naughty By Nature Sun., Oct. 18 @ 5 p.m. Group Discounts Available! Eddie Money Sat., Oct. 10 @ 8 p.m. Styx Tue., Oct. 13 @ 8 p.m. Grand Funk Railroad Fri., Oct. 16 @ 8 p.m. Silk Sun., Oct. 11 @ 7 p.m. Toni! Tony! Toné! Wed., Oct. 14 @ 8 p.m. Joe Diffie Sat., Oct. 17 @ 5:30 p.m. Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division Oct. 16 & 17 7:30 p.m. BARTON COLISEUM Reserved Seats $20 General Admission $10 ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED. For ticket information, contact us at (501) 372-8341 or to purchase tickets, visit the Fair Ticket Office or go online to www.etix.com Arkansas Federal Credit Union / FOX 16 Day Swine & Sheep Barn 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sheep Exhibition 8 a.m. Sheep Competition Begins 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Boer Goat Exhibition a.m. Boer Goat Competition Begins 8 p.m. Montgomery Gentry 5-7 p.m. Happy Hour with Music by DiamondBack :30 p.m. Blue Moon Wind Down Music Series: Gable Bradley FRIDAY 12 Noon-8 p.m. Poultry Exhibition Equestrian Center 10 a.m.-12 Noon Sheep Skill-A-Thon Begins 3-8 p.m. Rabbit Exhibition 1 p.m. Arkansas State Fair This is Arkansas Photo Contest 3:15 p.m. Arkansas Honey Cooking Competition
Alice 107.7 Ride Day / Delta Dental Day at the Fair / Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Weekend 8:30 a.m. Jr. Beef Showmanship 8:30 a.m. Beef Cattle Competition Begins 1 p.m. Jr. Dairy Cattle Showmanship 2 p.m. Dairy Cattle Swine & Sheep Barn 8 a.m. Market Lamb Competition Begins 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Boer Goat Exhibition a.m. Boer Goat Competition Begins 8 p.m. Eddie Money 11 a.m.-close College Football Game Day 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Little Mr. & Miss Pageants, Kids Youth Talent Mrs. Arkansas State Fair Queen Pageant SATURDAY 10 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Poultry Exhibition & Competition 12 Noon-2 p.m. Rabbit Skill-A-Thon a.m. Rabbit Competition Begins 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Floral Express Flower Arranging Contest 2:45 p.m. Arkansas Farm Bureau Ice Cream Making Contest Power 2 / 102.1 KOKY / Praise 102.5 Day / Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Weekend 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Cattle Exhibition 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Market Goat Exhibition Equestrian Center 12 Noon-2 p.m. Goat Skill-A-Thon 6 p.m. Arkansas Bred Wether Goat Show 7 p.m. Silk Noon & 3 p.m. State Fair Fantasy Football Challenge *Free entry, must be present to collect prizes SUNDAY 11 10 a.m. Rabbit Competition 8 a.m. Cattle Competition Begins 12 Noon-8 p.m. Educational Interactive 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Arkansas Commercial Wine Competition & Tasting STATE FAIR PARADE 1 p.m. Downtown Little Rock
The Point 4.1 Dollar Day Coca-Cola Kiddie Day MONDAY 12 Swine and Sheep Barn 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Swine Exhibition Equestrian Center a.m. Market Goat Competition Begins 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Market Goat Exhibition Military Appreciation Day / 4. TOM-FM Tuesday / KARK & Steve Landers Toyota Feed the Need Swine & Sheep Barn 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Swine Exhibition 1 p.m. Swine Showmanship Begins 8 p.m. Styx interactive and educational programs 5:30 p.m. Southwest Regional Youth Talent & Fair Queen Competitions 11:30 a.m. Open Baked Foods Competition 3:15 p.m. Gold Medal Flour Cookie Contest 4 p.m. Market Steer Competition 6:30 p.m. Ugliest Dog in Arkansas Contest! presented by CARE for animals 13 7 p.m. The Point 4.1 Talent Show TUESDAY The Arkansas State Fair FRY-FOR-ALL! 3 p.m. Concessionaires Fried Food Contest 7 p.m. Arkansas State Fair Homebrew Awards Presentation 5:30 p.m. Northwest Regional Youth Talent & Fair Queen Competitions 10:45 a.m. Arkansas Farm Bureau Rice Cooking Contest 2:15 p.m. Petit Jean Meats Cooking Competition
First Aid Station Restrooms Fairgrounds Map Tower State Fair Information 6 Carnival Information Concessions 5 14 Picnic Area Extreme Zone 7 GE UTH LAWN STA PETIT JEAN SO SMOKEHOUSE ATM 3 EQUESTRIAN CENTER TIONn N ACducatio AAGgriIculturrafolrEChildren 10 4 Cente 13 11 12 SECURITY 11 PARKING 8 SCHILLER ST 1 Wendy s Main Stage SOUTH LAWN STAGE 5 2 Blue Moon Pavilion & Stage 3 South Lawn Stage 4 Youth Talent & Fair Queen Contests 15 MAIN STAGE Junior Ambassador Hdqtrs 8 PARKING 7 10 OLYMPICS High Dive Show Extreme Rides Airbrush Tattoos Face Painting and More! Livestock Judging AG IN ACTION Agricultural Education Center for Children (1-4) Wall of Death Extreme Zone SCHILLER ST Arctic Cycle Show Swine & Sheep Facility 6 Creative Arts Exhibition & Competition Learning on the Lawn 11 Barton Rock & Roll Museum 12 13 14 15 16 17 State Fair Museum Petit Jean Smokehouse Media Center Helicopter Rides Crush Cancer & Vehicle Display Bud Light Party Deck Horse Barn & Barn 8 VENDOR PARKING FAIRGROUNDS PARKING VIP PARKING 6 1 SCHILLER ST 7 HOWARD STREET VIPDECK BLUE RIBBON CLUB 12 16 Tour Registration 5 MEDIA PARKING AG IN ACTION ADMIN BUILDING TICKET OFFICE on the Lawn ROOSEVELT RD SOUTH LOST KIDS FIRST AID STATION STATION 17 BARTON ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM MAIN POLICE The Big Show Diner Learning BARTON COLISEUM ARKANSAS BUILDING PARTY DECK ROOSEVELT RD Lost Kid Station BLUE RIBBON CLUB AFCU Blue Ribbon Club Stetson Experience (Oct. -11) Air Force Simulator (Oct. -11)
Wendy s Wednesday Wendy s B8.5 Ride Day WEDNESDAY a.m. Commercial Heifer Competition 1 p.m. Jr. Beef Showmanship American Breeds Swine and Sheep Barn 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Swine Exhibition a.m. Swine Competition Begins 2 p.m. Dairy Goat Exhibition 14 12 Noon-8 a.m. Poultry Exhibition Equestrian Center 3-5 p.m. Swine Skill-A-Thon 8 p.m. Toni! Tony! Toné! Thrill Thursday sponsored by 100.3 The Edge, KSSN 6, 105.1 The Wolf & 4. TOM-FM THURSDAY Swine & Sheep Barn 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Swine Exhibition 1 p.m. Swine Showmanship Begins 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Dairy Goat Exhibition 15 a.m. Cattle Competition Begins 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Poultry Exhibition 8 p.m. Pop Evil 6:30 p.m. Arkansas State Fair Trivia (Prizes awarded!) interactive and educational programs 5:30 p.m. Northeast Regional Youth Talent & Fair Queen Competitions 6 p.m. State Fair College Night: Instagram Scavenger Hunt & Karaoke 10:45 a.m. Arkansas State Fair Pie Competition 2:45 p.m. Arkansas State Fair BBQ Competition 5:30 p.m. Southeast Regional Youth Talent & Fair Queen Competitions 10:45 a.m. First Lady s Pie Contest 2:15 p.m. The Great American SPAM Championship
103.7 The Buzz & Stomp Out Tobacco Ride Day Coca-Cola Kiddie Day Swine and Sheep Barn 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Swine Exhibition a.m. Swine Competition Begins 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Dairy Goat Exhibition a.m. Dairy Goat Competition Begins 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Poultry Exhibition 8:30 a.m. Poultry Competition Begins 8 p.m. Grand Funk Railroad (tickets required) 7:30 p.m. Ridin in the Rock PBR Touring Pro Division Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (tickets required) 5-7 p.m. Happy Hour with music by DiamondBack :30 p.m. Blue Moon Wind Down Music Series: Bonnie Montgomery FRIDAY 16 1 p.m. Sale of Champions Champion s Row 2-8 p.m. Champion Market Animals on Display Equestrian Center 3-5 p.m. Beef Skill-A-Thon 10:45 a.m. Dairy Cooking Competition 2:45 p.m. Arkansas State Fair Chili Cook-off FFA, FCCLA, Scout Day & 4-H Day Cumulus Media Ride Day Power 2 Power Pack Swine & Sheep Barn 8 a.m.-12 Noon Swine Exhibition 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Dairy Goat Exhibition p.m. Dairy Goat Competition Begins 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Poultry Exhibition a.m. Poultry Showmanship Competition 2 p.m. Poultry Show Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Joe Diffie 10 a.m. Rodeo Queen Horsemanship Competition (free) 7:30 p.m. Ridin in the Rock PBR Touring Pro Division Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (tickets required) 11 a.m. -5 p.m. College Football Game Day 7 p.m. Voices of Arkansas: Four West of Searcy, Ghost Bones of Hot Springs, Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase Winner 5:30 p.m. Finals Youth Talent & Fair Queen Competitions SATURDAY 17 2 p.m. Jr. Beef Showmanship Champion s Row 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Champion Market Animals on Display 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Johnston s Home Center Fashion Review 3:30 p.m. Pulaski County Farm Bureau Kid s Cookie Contest 3:30 p.m. Youth Baked Foods Competition
KSSN 6 & 105.1 The Wolf Ride Day 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cattle Exhibition 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Dairy Goat Exhibition p.m. Dairy Goat Competition Begins 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Rabbit Exhibition 5 p.m. Naughty By Nature SUNDAY 18 a.m. Cattle Competition Champion s Row 12 Noon-3 p.m. Champion Market Animals on Display 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. 2015 STATE FAIR ATTRACTIONS presented by is a fun, hands-on experience for the whole family featuring some of the world s most beautiful & fascinating creatures. Have you ever seen a coatamundi or an arctic fox up close? Well, this is your opportunity. Olympic-class high divers in penguin costumes will keep you laughing, & gasping, as they leap from heights of up to 100 ft. into a pool that s only nine & a half ft. deep. Get too close & you re likely to get splashed! Brothers Kyle & Cody Ives, the youngest motorcycle stunt team in America, bring their exciting show to the Arkansas State Fair for the first time. The Ives Brothers put on a death-defying show as they get vertical inside a motordrome cylinder. 12 Noon & 3 p.m. State Fair Fantasy Football Challenge *Free entry, must be present to collect prizes 2 p.m. Amateur Wine Competition Judging The Exotic Animal Petting Zoo is an educational experience for children & adults located in the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Family Land. The attraction features exotic animals from around the world & pony rides for the children. features fun, interactive programming for all ages. Presenters include The Old State House Museum, The Innovation Hub & Historic Arkansas Museum. Come by the Lawn to see what s scheduled that day. Relive some of Barton Coliseum s most famous Rock concerts. Located inside the northeast concourse of, the Rock & Roll Museum features concert memorabilia from 25 classic Rock bands that played here.
FOOD VENDOR MAP PETIT JEAN SMOKEHOUSE ARKANSAS BUILDING 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 SOUTH LAWN STAGE 40 3 BARTON COLISEUM Open during PBR Events Bar 38 37 2 30 31 32 28 27 26 25 36 35 34 33 23 24 20 21 22 14 13 12 BLUE RIBBON CLUB VIP CLUB MEMBERS ONLY 1 18 17 16 15 1 2 3 4 PARTY DECK The Big Show Diner 5 6 MAIN STAGE ADMIN BUILDING TICKET OFFICE 5 MAIN HOWARD STREET 48 Junior Ambassador Hdqtrs 10 11 7 8 6 8 7 1. Beer, Coke, Bottled Drinks 2. American & Mexican Buffet 3. Sirloin Burgers & 2 ft. Big Dog 4. Chicken On A Stick, Bird Dog 5. Root Beer Float, Chocolate Float 6. Ribs, Chicken & Pork Chops 7. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs 8. Caramel Apples, Taffy, Nut Rolls. Roasted Pecans & Almonds 10. Pig Skins & Kettle Corn 11. Fried Snickers, Fried Twinkies 12. Pineapple Whip, Sundaes 13. Bacon Bomber, Apple Pie Fries 14. Homemade 2 ft. Mega Corn Dogs 15. Grater Taters, Blooming Onion 16. Skillet Fried Steak & Potatoes 17. Armadillo Eggs, Sausage Corn Dog 18. Chicken Taco, Burritos, Nachos 1. Coca Cola Bottled Drinks 20. Lemonade Shake-Up 21. Dippin Dots, Ice Cream/Yogurt 22. Beef/Chicken Kabobs, Turkey Legs 23. Funnel Cakes, Red Velvet Cakes 24. Eggrolls, Smoothie Drinks 25. Shaved Ice, Hot Dogs, Nachos 26. Sliced & Whole Pizza, Veggie Pizza 27. Roasted Corn, Baked Potatoes 40. Turkey Legs, Meatballs & Taters 28. Hand Dipped Corn Dogs 41. Deep Fried Pork Loin 2. Cotton Candy, Candy Apples 42. Corn Dogs, Nachos & Fries 30. Gator, Fried Pickle On A Stick 43. Iced Tea, Fruit Punch 31. Boudin, Cajun Sausage On A Stick 44. Cotton Candy, Candy Apples 32. Iced Tea, Fruit Punch 33. Hubcap Burgers, Pig Lickers 34. Gyros, Pitas & Greek Salads 35. Spaghetti & Meatballs On A Stick 36. Cotton Candy, Candy Apples 37. Ice Cream, Funnel Cakes 38. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Pizza 3. Chicken On A Stick, Bird Dog 45. Funnel Cakes, Shaved Ice 46. Pineapple Whip, Ice Cream 47. Hamburgers, Fries, Frito Pie 48. Snow Cones, Nachos Beer Cocktails & Wine
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