2010 Gregg County Fair Press Release


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The 61st Annual Longview Jaycees Gregg County Fair and Expo will be held September 13th through 18th, 2010, with a new Ride Extravaganza, Sept. 10th and 11th For the past 60 years, the Gregg County Fair has been sponsored by the Longview Jaycees and is conducted by Billy G. Clay, Fair Manager.

We are proud to announce that BP America and Dr. Pepper, the official drink of the Gregg County Fair, are sponsors.

Ride Extravaganza is carnival side only with no admission.

Fair GENERAL ADMISSION is $5.00. Children 6 and under are FREE. Senior Adults will be admitted FREE each day. Armbands will be available for those thrill seekers that do no want to keep up with ride coupon. Hours are 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 noon through 11:00 p.m. Saturday. Sneak-A-Peek, sponsored by Blaze Radio, will be Monday only, with $13.00 armbands for those thrill seekers who do not have time to keep up with ride coupons. Thursday is Dr. Pepper and 99.3 Talk FM Radio night: Bring 6 empty Dr. Pepper cans for FREE admission. Friday is KYKX Radio Friday Night Sports Night, presented by Dr. Pepper: $1.00 off gate admission with stub from any local sporting event. Saturday is Family Day sponsored by KYKX Radio: Buy 1 gate admission, get 1 free from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. For up-to-date schedule and band listings, visit our website www.GreggCountyFair.com.

The Exhibit Building will display a large variety of product and service booths from area merchants and organizations. Seek free health advice, product information from area organizations, Avon, Watkins, candles, jewelry, and much more will be available. Outside Exhibitors include a large variety of food vendors and novelties of all types.

Free nightly entertainment: Show-Me Swine Racers, Show- Me Safari Petting Zoo compliments of Dr. Pepper, Eugene Wilkes Magic Show, and local bands, sponsored in part by bp America, Inc.

Century 21 Carnival will present this year's midway and will include some of the most popular carnival rides such as the Big Wheel, Orbiter, Crazy Dance, Kamikaze, and a large variety of carnival games to test your skills. Kiddie Land will have rides designed with the little ones in mind. Height restrictions will be placed on all rides and attractions.

See you at the Fair!