West Tennessee State Fair makes its return to Jackson – WBBJ TV

JACKSON, Tenn. — One of the most exciting times of the year for West Tennessee residents has now come to the Jackson Fairgrounds.

Sponsored by Coca-Cola, the West Tennessee State Fair will begin tonight from 5 p.m. and last until 10 p.m. Tonight only, the price of admission will be $20.

That includes your admission and arm band for all rides. There is free admission for children ages 3 and under.

Wednesday, September 11, there will be free admission for the exhibit building only, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

General admission will begin at 5 p.m. with $5 admission and $20 for an armband.

On Friday, September 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the afternoon, the fair board will be in partnership with the Jackson-Madison County School System for JMCSS Day at the West TN State Fair.

JMCSS Chief Public Information Officer Greg Hammond told us they are proud to assist Superintendent Dr. Marlon King in celebrating our students.

“It’s an incentive and so this is just an early indication of the incentive program that the superintendent will roll out this year,” said Hammond.

He said that just like they rewarded the students last year with the leap up for literacy program, this is a reward on the front end of the school year for kids to enjoy.

Pre-K through 5th grade will be free with a ticket and 6th through 12th grade and adults will be $2. Students are asked to wear their school or JMCSS t shirt.

“As you know, the wristbands are typically $25, but on JMCSS Day at the Fair, the wristbands will be $5. So we want to encourage our students, our families and employees to take advantage of this great event,” said Hammond.

You can also check out the Henderson County Fair, which runs until Saturday, September 14. Or the Hardin County Agricultural Fair which will be held Monday, September 16, through Saturday, September 21.

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