Appalachian Fair August 18-28 (Gray, TN)

Appalachian Fair August 18-28 (Gray, TN)

Faced with near-record gas prices and soaring grocery bills, money-conscious families have reigned in spending and instituted cost-cutting measures.

Skipping the Appalachian Fair will not among them.
The fair is a Mountain Empire tradition. And while gas prices are a pain - though lessening lately - the fair only comes once a year, and for the young and young at heart, people just have to go."
Crowds for the nightly concerts are always strong, and will remain so this year, most certainly, due to the strong line-up of pergormers: Tracy Lawrence kicks things off Monday night, follwed by Josh Gracin, dollwed by Jake Owen, Heidi Newfield, Chris Young, and Jypsi. Tickets are on sale; phone (423) 477-1420 for tickets.
Fairs can be the best entertainment value around, and the Appalachian Fair staff go out of their way to make this annual event extra-special.
General Admission is $8 for adults this year, and $3 for children 6-11. Children 5 and under are free when attended by an adult.
Senior Americans Day (60 & over) is Thur, Aug 21, and tickets will be $4. And School Day is Mon., Aug 18 - all grade and high school students are admitted free until 6 p.m.. There will also be a Special People Day, you have to call for Information. And all TN Family Community Education Club Members are admitted free until 6 p.m., Thursday, August 21.
A Season Ticket, for three days is $18, for six days, $36, by advance sale only. And a Parking season pass is $7.
Contact the Fair Ticket Office Regarding Advance Credit Card Ticket Purchases (423-477-1420)
Buildings open Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. Buildings open Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
There will be several Ride Specials on the James H. Drew rides: Monday, August 18 and Wednesday, Augugst 20, 3-7 p.m., unlimited rides for $18. Then Saturday, August 23, from 10-11 a.m. all rides are free, and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., there will be two-for-one rides, where two people ride for the cost of one.
Special events include:
Monday, August 18, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, Little Miss Pageant, 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, Youth Talent Contest, 7 p.m.
Friday, August 22, Karaoke Contests, 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, Colgate Country Showdown, 7 p.m.
The Tennessee Moto-Cross will take place Monday-Wednesday, and then the Demolition Derby arrives Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Throughout the week, at various times, fair-goers will be honored by the talents of the Trailblazer Cloggers, Michael Shipley (Country), the Incahoots Dancers, John Pafford and Shady Grove and many more. See http://www.bestofshoware.com/appalachianfair/entertainment.htm for information and show times.
So fill up the tank and head on out for the Appalachian Fair - exhibits, livestock, music, rides and much, much more - a perfect;y great way to spend family time in the community!