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Friday, 09 September 2011 14:30

'Tradition lives on' as Tennessee State Fair opens

“Tradition Lives On” September 9-18, 2011 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville with the 2011 Tennessee State Fair. This year’s fair marks the 105th year of our state fair and will showcase the heritage, culture and promise of the entire state of Tennessee.

The fair opens at 5 p.m. today with a Celebrity Cow Milking Competition.

The Tennessee State Fair and the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway have joined forces to bring together the fun of the Fair and the thrill of speed with Motor Sports Weekend, September 9 and 10, at the 2011 Tennessee State Fair.

The Tennessee State Fair Demolition Derby will jump-start Motor Sports Weekend on Friday, September 9 at 8 p.m. in the racetrack grandstands. Combo tickets, which include one gate admission to the fair and one gate admission to the Demolition Derby, are $10 for adults (13 to 54), $6 for children (3 to 12) and seniors (55 and up) and are FREE for children 2 and under.

Race fans can enjoy the second night of Motor Sports Weekend with the State Fair Spectacular Auto Race. The stock car races will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, in the racetrack. Combo tickets for the State Fair Spectacular are $12 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. Combo tickets for Motor Sports Weekend are available online at www.tnstatefair.org.

On Saturday night, the Fair will hold its official opening ceremony, with a performance of the National Anthem, a presentation of the Tennessee State Fair Distinguished Service Award, and a dedication to the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wrapping up Motor Sports Weekend on Sunday, the Tennessee Valley Quarter Midget Association (TVQMA), a group of racers ages 5 – 16, will compete at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway beginning at 2 p.m.

Admission to the TVQMA event will be free with gate admission to the Fair. Parking is FREE during Motor Sports Weekend, as well as all 10 days of the Tennessee State Fair.

For more information on Motor Sports Weekend or the Tennessee State Fair, please visit www.tnstatefair.org. For information on entering in the Tennessee State Fair Demolition Derby and/or the State Fair Spectacular Auto Race, please visit www.fairgroundsspeedwayusa.com. For more information about the Tennessee Valley Quarter Midget Association please visit www.tvqma.com.

The Tennessee State Fair Association, a public-private partnership dedicated to

creating a true state fair, will operate and manage the fair. This year’s fair will offer

exciting activities, exhibits, animals, creative arts, competitions, rides, music and

must-see events that are integral to the tradition of the state fair.

Participating Kroger locations will offer great savings

on the fair with its $5 Advanced Gate Admission and $20 All-You-Can-Ride

Wristbands. Advanced tickets and wristbands will be available at Kroger until

midnight on Friday, September 9.

Regular gate admission is $8 for adults (13-54), $5 for kids (3-12) and seniors (55

and up), and FREE for children 2 and under. Regular All-You-Can-Ride Wristbands

will be available for $25 Monday through Friday of the fair and $30 on Saturdays

and Sundays.

Below are the 2011 Tennessee State Fair Gate Hours of Operation:

Opening Day (9/9) – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturdays (9/10 & 9/17) – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sundays (9/11 & 9/18) – 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday (9/12) – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday (9/13) – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday (9/14-9/16) – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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