Arkansas State Fair
Tiffany Wilkerson Named GM of the Arkansas State Fair (Movers & Shakers)
She is also the first woman and the youngest general manager in the history of the fair. read more >
Tiffany Wilkerson Blazes Trail as New State Fair GM
Wilkerson, at 39, is the youngest GM ever at the State Fair and the first African American. read more >
Fair Promotions Draw Record Midweek Crowds
The counts on Wednesday and Thursday were the most ever for those respective days. read more >
Fair Smashes Records; GWL Basks in Sunshine
The big crowds at the Arkansas State Fair affirmed new marketing approaches by GWL Advertising of Little Rock, the fair’s agency of record. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas State Fair Plans October Return
The Arkansas Livestock Show announces dates and details for the 81st Arkansas State Fair. read more >
State Fair Names Bacchus as Livestock Director
The Arkansas Livestock Show Association, which makes its big splash each year at the State Fair in Little Rock, has a new livestock director, Chris Bacchus. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas State Fair Canceled Due to COVID-19
The board of directors for the Arkansas Livestock Show Association, which produces the annual Arkansas State Fair, announced Friday that it had canceled the 2020 event due to COVID-19. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Hotel Bookings, Prices Rise During Arkansas State Fair
The Arkansas State Fair kicked off Thursday in Little Rock, and hotel price comparison website hotelscombined.com has released its findings on how the event is affecting area bookings and prices. read more >
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