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-■' '' --w**** ..._J mu .....J ',- '' t ’*~ 1 wl^n WHAT # S GOING 0N... PAGE 2 - ADMISSIONS PRICES & INFORMATION - FAIR HOURS - REITHOFFER MIDWAY - MORE WHAT'S NEW AT THE FAIR PAGE 4 - CONCERT PRICES & INFORMATION PAGE 6 - RETURNING ACTS - STREET ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 10 - MIDWAY FOR SENIORS INFORMATION .THE STORIES OF AGRICULTURE . FAIR BEAR'S SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS PAGE 12 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PAGE 14 - STORY OF FAIR BEAR/COMPETITION - EDUCATION TOURS INFORMATION PAGE 15 - PERRY LODGING INFORMATION |^d| DON'T FORGEL. There's more at wwKtseofgktiKJtkwoHokcow BUY ADVANCED TICKETS or you cob find an even more complete Doily Calendar to coordinate everything you want to see and when* | AH EVANS NEWSPAPERS, INC. PUBUCATIOH “The Georgia National Fair provides an atmosphere which National Fair,” Froehlich said. encourages everyone to walk around, observe, and educate Since its beginning in 1990, the Georgia 1 themselves about the varied aspects of agriculture, National Fair has won 69 awards Georgia’s largest industry,” said James E. Sutherland, from the International chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Association of farmers while at the same time providing the public / jHMpiipP, and with an educational showcase to learn more about / m Expositions agriculture,” Sutherland added. / _ I"' W for its livestock The Georgia National Schoolhouse A*, | horse events, attracts students from MBljyifflWMiL / ' Icompetitive throughout i exhibits, . and the numerous / programs. The Fair educational m f has been designated exhibits. Students W & J§| I a Southeast Tourism are admitted at no \ 2 ||| j Society- “Top 20 charge. Midday \ , f Wf Event for October” at the Fair is a \ / W 'of *' to times (1991, 199 b, special recognition \ , .Jit 1997, 2000 - 2006). of Fair activities of j (sise The F^‘ r ha l re^ eived interest to senior j irrjnfhrTfflsto one Special Events citizens. Plenty of MgHßf J . Directory and Events free entertainment, Business News Top 200 Event including a circus >!f »pplykw J award (1997). The Fair was performance, is designated one of Southern Living scheduled the magazine's “Our Best 202 Things afternoon. \ £f About the South First-Prize Fair” (2002). "Fairgoers be x Jr this your first to the Georgia National treated to one the Fair? Are you returning guest? Either state’s best family- it always helps to be prepared and get the oriented, entertainment information you'll need to make your visit values featuring to the Georgia National Fair a positive one. education and fun." said Enjoy your Fair Journal because it highlights Michael A. Froehlich, all of the exciting new features this year, and executive director. “We ■Hfc, you can see if the ol’favorites are coming back. We wish the best of luck to our exhibitors as they the coveted blue ribbon and have a rewarding and memorable experience at the Georgia I LIVE STINGRAY EXHIBIT (Oct 4) opens at 3:oopm • (Octs-i4) opens at 10:00am Get up close and personal at the worlds only traveling, self-contained Stingray Exhibit! Children and adults alike can safely view, touch, and even feed these wonderful creatures and receive a truly hands-on educational experience! The Rays protective barbed “stingers” have all been removed, so that they are completely safe to handle, even by children. In addition to the Stingrays, you will also be able to see and touch different types of crabs, as well as other interesting forms of Sea Life. A video and audio presentation runs continuously during operation hours and knowledgeable staff members are on duty at all times answering questions that you may have about the exhibit. FREE compete for hope that all participants have all the info you need from ticket purchasing, to parking information, to important event dates so that you won’t miss a thing. See WHAT’S NEW, pg. 2 Kkv t OCTOBER 2007 j