This weekend, the Alabama State Fair kicks off, and will last all week at Oak Mountain State Park.

The 2018 Alabama State Fair is back in Pelham at Oak Mountain State Park. This weekend, the fair officially kicks off, and will last until October 7. The fair will begin each day at 4 p.m. The event will feature more than 40 carnival rides, 30 special events and food from 20 concession stands.

Music will be provided by Parker Redmond, Jimmie Allen, Sharisse Norman, Ashton Riker, Keia Johnson, Neto Bernal, Brandon Solano, Domenic Marte and La Senora Dinimita. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Patch morning newsletter.)

Tickets cost $10 for adults ages 13-59 and $5 for children under the age of 12, senior adults over the age of 60 and military personnel with an ID. On Oct. 2, unlimited rides can be purchased for $10 and rides and food will be $2 each on Oct. 4. More information about the fair can be found online at Alabamafair.org.

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