October 2 Sneak-a-Peek
Gates Open: 3:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults and seniors, $4.00; children 10 and under, free with paying adult
Pay-One-Price Midway: Rides open at 3:00 p.m.; $ 12.00 unlimited rides; does not include Fair gate admission. (Does not include SPEED, non mechanical Midway rides, Agri-Lift, or boat rides.)
Opening Ceremony: 4:00 p.m., Reaves Arena
Food: Outside Commercial Vendors, Exhibit and Commercial Buildings, Open 3:00p.m. Miller-Murphy-Howard, Heritage Hall, McGill Marketplace, Georgia Building
Music: Free outdoor concert Featuring Kraig Parker
No Horse/Livestock shows are scheduled for this date. Shows run October 3-12 only
Parking: Free
October 3-12
Parking: Free
Daily Adult: $8.00; free same day reentry with hand stamp
Children: 10 and under free with paying adult
Adult Group: $7.00 each; group leader and bus driver, free; minimum 20 people
Senior Citizen: $7.00 (60 years and older)
Senior Citizen’s Group: $6.00 each, group leader and bus driver, free; minimum 10 seniors (60 years and older)
Season Pass: $50.00; advance purchases only
School Educational Tours: Free for students; some adults may be subject to $7.00 admission; advance scheduling required; contact thawk@gnfa.com/478-988-6483
October 3
Telegraph Day
A coupon in the newspaper is good for $1.00 off the adult admission price only.
October 4
Georgia National Fair and Perry Kiwanis Club Farm/City Days Parade 10:00 a.m. Perry Parade participants march from downtown Perry to West Gate of the Fairgrounds.
Sunday, October 5
Toys for Tots Day www.wildsanta.org
Bring a new toy Sunday, October 5, 2008, only, and the United States Marines will give you a coupon good for a $6 adult gate admission good for Sunday, October 5 only. One coupon per person. Not good with any other offer.
Monday, October 6
TSA Tech Day at the Fair
10:00am-4:00pm, Reaves Arena
Competitive Event Program for Middle and High School TSA students.
Patriotic Day – EDIMGIAFAD
Armed Forces: Active, retired and reserve military personnel admitted free with ID cards. Family members pay gate fees. Youth: 11-18 years old, $4.00, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Midway: One coupon off rides requiring at least two coupons; 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Does not include nonmechanical rides, SPEED, Agri-Lift, or boat rides.)
October 6-10
Field Trips Free Fair admission for students and teachers on an educational tour; mornings only with advance registration. Schedule at 478/988-6483, thawk@gnfa.com or 800/987-3247 (Georgia only).
October 7
FFA Middle School Program
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Reaves Arena
Special program for students interested in joining the FFA.
Georgia Lottery Day
Redeem a non-winning georgia Lottery ticket at the gate for $1.00 off the adult (18 and older) gate admission price only. (Ticket taken at gate)
October 8
FCCLA Fall Leadership Rally
“Excellence Electrified”
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Reaves Arena
Special program for students interested in joining the FCCLA.
Ford Day
Be sure to stop by the Ford display located near the South gate. Ford. Drive One
October 9
13 WMAZ Political Forum 7:00 p.m. Reaves Arena (tentative)
Candidates for U.S. Senate and the 8th Congressional District debate the issues.
Reithoffer Midway
October 7, 8, 9
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Pay one Price: $15.00) Unlimited rides; does not include Fair gate admission. (Does not include SPEED, non mechanical Midway rides, Agri-Lift, or boat rides.
October 12
Last Blast! Pay-One-Price
10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. (Pay one Price: $15.00) Unlimited rides; does not include Fair gate admission. (Does not include SPEED, non mechanical Midway rides, Agri-Lift, or boat rides.)
Discount Midway Ride Tickets
(Does not include SPEED, Agri-Lift, or boat rides) Advance purchase Midway ride tickets available TBA. Each sheet of 18 tickets sells for $10. Tickets on sale at participating Kroger stores through October 1. Also available through Albany Marine Corps Base, Robins AFB, Georgia National Box Office; plus phone charge (478/987-3247 or 800/987-3247, Georgia only). |
