2012 Greater Gulf State Fair - Schedule, Events & Attractions, Fairgrounds Directions

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Greater Gulf State Fair
Fast Facts

• Where: Mobile, Alabama Fairgrounds

• When: Tenatively scheduled from Friday, October 19 - Sunday, October 28, 2012.

• Directions to Fairgrounds: From I-65 North/South Exit 5A, Springhill Ave W, proceed 5.3 miles on Springhill Ave. (after 2 miles, Springhill Ave turns into Zeigler Blvd) Fairgrounds are on the right, immediately past Cody Rd.

From I-10 East/West Exit 13, Theodore-Dawes Rd, follow signs to mobile Airport. Theodore-Dawes Rd becomes Schillinger Rd. Proceed to Zeiglar Blvd (approx. 10.9 miles) Turn right and proceed 1 mile to the Fairgrounds on the left.

By state fair standards, the Greater Gulf State Fair, which takes place every year in Mobile, Alabama is a relatively new fair.

While most state fairs date back a century or more, the first Alabama fair was organized in the 1950's.

But the Greater Gulf State Fair's relatively young age certainly does not detract from the experience of "fun, food and family" that the fair provides every year.

Like any good state fair, one of the main focuses is on animals and livestock. The Greater Gulf State Fair features livestock shows, agriculture and livestock competitions, including animal performances in rodeos and other similar events.

One of the other great attractions about the Greater Gulf State Fair is its emphasis on regional culture — food, for instance!

Food, in fact, is a highlight of the surrounding region and the Greater Gulf State Fair does not disappoint. Fair goers will be treated to jambalaya, po’ boys, boudin, and shrimp bayou, as well as classic state fair foods like chili dogs, BBQ, funnel cakes and corn on the cob.

The Greater Gulf State Fair also tries to put the spotlight on the talent of local entertainers. While there are a few national acts in the concert lineup, the vast majority of the musical entertainment is from the surrounding area.

Of course there are also plenty of other attractions available including the thrills and chills of amusement park rides in the Midway, which stays open until 2AM on "Midnight Madness" Fridays during the fair's traditional 10-day run.

Have fun!

More about the Greater Gulf State Fair around the Web:

Check out the Fair - Greater Gulf State Fair

Greater Gulf State Fair - The official site with information on admission and ticket prices, favorite food concessions, concert lineup, directions, map, photos.

MySpace.com - Greater Gulf State Fair - The official MySpace page with updates, concert lineup, photos, and friend's postings.

YouTube - MobileFair's Channel - The official channel featuring a growing number of promotional and informational videos.

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