Visitors can explore the Agricultural Education Center, gawk at animals from the livestock show, meet zebras, goats, llamas and camels in the petting zoo, watch shows Artic Olympics High Dive Show and Wall of Death Cycle Show, and cheer during the Show Me Swine Racers. 

The Midway includes all of your favorite fair foods and more than 50 rides for kids and adults! 

Advance gate ticket prices are $5.99, and $2.99 for children ages 6-12. All concerts are included in the admission ticket. Premium upgraded concert seats are available for $15. All tickets can be purchased online at www.ArkansasStateFair.com. Come grab lunch at the fair during the week: free admission and parking on weekdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Arkansas State Fair Wendy's Main Stage Entertainment Line-up: Montgomery Gentry (8 p.m. Oct. 9); Eddie Money (8 p.m. Oct. 10); Silk (7 p.m. Oct. 11); The Point Talent Show (7 p.m.  Oct. 12); Styx (8 p.m. Oct. 13); Toni! Tony! Tone! (8 p.m. Oct. 14); Pop Evil (8 p.m. Oct. 15); Grand Funk Railroad (8 p.m. Oct. 16); Joe Diffie (5:30 p.m. Oct. 17); and Naughty by Nature (5 p.m. Oct. 18).

Blue Moon Wind Down Music Series: Gabe Bradley (9:30 p.m. Oct. 9)