The Autauga County Fair starts today! See list of activities, prices

By Sarah Stephens

Elmore Autauga News – Photos courtesy of the Autauga County Fair

The Autauga County Fair starts today! Mac Gray Park is the “place to be” from now until the end of the trade fair on Saturday, October 12th.

Below you will find a complete list of fun activities, prizes, competitions, entertainment and more.

There is generally a $5 entry fee, cash or card. Parking is free. Only cash is accepted for carnival tickets, but two ATMs are available. You can participate in Community Night (Wednesday) by donating three cans of food.

All children must be supervised by a responsible adult while on the exhibition grounds. The management of the Autauga County Fair Organization refuses entry or expels visitors if the order and safety of the fair visitors is guaranteed.

By fair officials – “Our sincere thanks go to Mayor Bill Gillespie and Prattville Parks and Recreation Director Kellie Cook for their help in making this event possible, as well as the entire City Council. We are excited that SonShine Amusements will be bringing rides, games and food to Midway for your enjoyment. Contact us to attend the Autauga County Fair.”

SonShine Amusements

SonShine Amusements will be our Midway carnival operator. They have been offering first-class ride entertainment and fair food concessions for many years.

Tickled pink petting zoo

Welcome back to the Tickled Pink Petting Zoo. Trade fair visitors will once again be delighted by the large variety of farm animals and exotic animals. It's First Responders Night!

Events calendar!

Tuesday, opening night – Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Tickets for midway rides are sold from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Special wristband price is $20 for opening night. There will be a flag raising presentation by Area Scouts at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m Main stage – Mann Dance Studio will perform. Kevin Thompson is at 8 p.m.

Wednesday – Community Night! Gates open at 5:00 p.m. The entrance fee is $5 or bring three cans of food! Tickets for the Midway ride will be sold from 6 to 10 p.m. Armbands are $25. Or you can bring three cans of food and get armbands for $20. Main stage – 5 p.m. are Caleah and Davis. 6 p.m. is Anna Bones. 7:30 to 9 p.m. is Simply Southern Sounds.

Thursday – The fairgrounds opens at 5 p.m. and admission is $5. Tickets for the Midway ride will be sold from 6 to 10 p.m Main stage – 5:10 p.m. is CJ's Dance Factory. 6 p.m. is Marbury High School Band. Chung's Tae Kwon Do demonstration will take place at 7 p.m. Prattville High School Band is 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. is DJ Tanner.

Friday – The fairgrounds opens at 5 p.m. and admission is $5. Tickets for the Midway ride will be sold from 6 to 10 p.m Main stage – 6 p.m. Evolve Studio of the Arts. 7 p.m. 3 broke girls. 8:30 p.m. – Consumer Funk.

Saturday – all day! – The fairgrounds are open at noon and admission is $5. Half-way ticket rides are sold from 1 to 5 p.m. Armbands sell for $20. The rides are temporarily closed from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. But the evening session continues 6-10 p.m. Only tickets for the evening event will be sold.

Jeep vs. Bronco Fall Car Showdown! Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Calling all Jeep and Bronco fans. For registration information, call Tanner Parrish at 334-235-3426.

Main stage– 11:00 a.m. Fairest of the Fair Contest. 1:45 p.m. Children's dance party with DJ Tanner. 3:15 p.m. Madeline Mae. 4:45 p.m. Lacy and Todd Duo. 5:15 p.m. Children's bicycle drawings. 6:15 p.m. Spike Graham Orchestra. 8pm Ps Tou La. Band.

The Youth Beef Cattle Show will be held at Pecan Grove on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The Youth Meat Goat Show will take place at 12:30 p.m.

During the fair you can register to win a television!

Pick up a free “passport” at the Gene and Virgini Hall Commercial Vendor Building and ask all the booths on display to stamp your passport. Once you've visited each booth and your passport is full, enter it into the Saturday night raffle for a brand new TV. You don't have to be present to win. You will be contacted with your passport information.