Advance Tickets to the Greater Gulf State Fair go on sale today at all area Regions Banks, RBC Banks and select credit unions. This year's Fair starts October 17 and runs through October 26.

Adult admission tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the gate. Children 2-10 are $4 in advance, $6 at the gate. Admission for children under two is free. Discount ride coupons are also available at all ticket outlets. Parking is free.

Advance admission tickets and ride coupons make an already afforadable outing one of the best buys in family entertainment. The carnival rides are the number one attraction at the Fair and the discount ride coupons allow substantial savings. Plus, all musical entertainment and ground acts are fre with paid admission to the Fair.

Scheduled to appear on the Fair's Budweiser Grandstand this year are The Molly Ringwalds, Keith Anderson, Jeff Bates and Crossfire, a military rock band from Fort Rucker. PRCA Professional Rodeo and Bulls & Barrels are a Fair favorite.

For 54, years, the Greater Gulf State Fair has been part of Mobile's fall calendar and is one of the top 100 fairs in North America. For more information and directions, go to the Greater Gulf State Fair website or call 251.344.4573.

GREATER GULF STATE FAIR 2008 SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

Midnight Madness  Friday October 17 & Friday October 24.  4pm-2am. Pay one price for rides & admission.  $20 in advance, $25 at the Gate. (PRCA Rodeo).

Coca-Cola "Two for One" Ride Night  Monday October 20, Tuesday October 21.  PRCA Rodeo.

Wacky Wednesday  October 22.  $1 admission for ages two and up.  Bull Riding and Barrel Racing.

Wristband Day Thursday October 23.  $25 on the Midway for Unlimited Rides.

GREATER GULF STATE FAIR 2008 DAILY ATTRACTIONS

Korky Crown Prince of Magic Show:  Budweiser Entertainment Area

Pig Races:  Budweiser Entertainment Area

Darrell Sprout/Snake Encounters:  Budweiser Entertainment Area

Children's Petting Zoo: Mobile Farmers Federation Blvd.

Carnival Midway/48 Rides:  Coca-Cola Blvd.

Community Showcase Stage:  Exhibit Hall

Art Exhibition:  Ballroom

Commercial Exhibits:  Hocklander Hall

Community Exhibits:  Hocklander Hall

Livestock Displays:  Livestock Arena & Farm & Home Pavilion

Creative Arts Pavilion:  Ballroom