It Is just two weeks until the Delta Fair & Music Festival returns for another season of good ole’ country fun in Memphis at the Agricenter (7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, 38120). I am happy to see the return of Homeschool, FFA & 4-H Day, which will be on Friday, September 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On that day homeschoolers will receive a special admission price of $5 on tickets for children five years old and older. This gives them complete access to all of the activities and events on that day. Children four years old and under receive free admission.
If you plan to hang out at the fair after 2 p.m., you may purchase a $15 wristband (regularly $25) for fair entry throughout the evening. In order to take advantage of either discount opportunity, you must purchase the tickets or wristbands by 2 p.m. on that day. So, if you plan to go, be sure to arrive timely enough to allow for lines; 2:01 p.m. is too late! The special prices are available only at Entrance 3, Homeschool, FFA & 4-H check-in booth, which is at the front of the Agricenter. Enter the area off Walnut Grove to be directed to the correct area and where to park, which is $5. There is no re-entry after 7 p.m. and you will have to pay again for parking if you leave the lot.
Along with the number of events planned on Homeschool Day at the fair, there are opportunities for your children to participate in a number of competitions as a group (if they are active in DECA, FCCLA, FFA or 4-H) or as an individual.
Poster Contest People’s Choice Award – win a $500 scholarship prize. Entries due Saturday, August 27. Call Jan at (901) 487-3075 or e-mail {info@deltafest.com} for more information.
Queen Pageants – Entries due Friday, August 26, but late entries will be accepted at the door with a fee increase.
Dancing Stars Competition (eight to 23 year-olds) – Entry due Monday, August 29, but late entries will be accepted at the door with a fee increase.
Star of the Fair – Entries due Monday, August 29, but late entries will be accepted at the door with a fee increase.
Student Art Contest – Entries due Saturday, August 27.
“I am Beautiful” Pageant” (special needs) – Entries due Wednesday, August 31.
Photography Contest – Entries due Thursday, August 18.
Individuals – see all competitions
It you are not able to make it on Homeschool Day, choose another theme day or just go when you are able. See all of the events planned for the fair.
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