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The '''2008 Alabama State Fair''' | The '''2008 Alabama State Fair''' was held [[September 19]]-[[September 28|28]], [[2008]] at the [[Verizon Wireless Music Center]] in [[Pelham]]. The fair was produced by Universal Fairs & Expo South, a Tennessee-based promoter and consists primarily of a midway and about 15 rides which will be set up in the parking lot adjoining the [[Pelham Civic Complex]]. | ||
Comments made by the event's promoter were disputed by [[Birmingham]] mayor [[Larry Langford]] as well as Music Center general manager [[Patrick Boone]]. Langford | Comments made by the event's promoter were disputed by then-[[Birmingham]] mayor [[Larry Langford]] as well as Music Center general manager [[Patrick Boone]]. Langford claimed that the rights to the name "Alabama State Fair" are owned by the city. | ||
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Revision as of 08:50, 12 December 2009
The 2008 Alabama State Fair was held September 19-28, 2008 at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Pelham. The fair was produced by Universal Fairs & Expo South, a Tennessee-based promoter and consists primarily of a midway and about 15 rides which will be set up in the parking lot adjoining the Pelham Civic Complex.
Comments made by the event's promoter were disputed by then-Birmingham mayor Larry Langford as well as Music Center general manager Patrick Boone. Langford claimed that the rights to the name "Alabama State Fair" are owned by the city.
References
- Bryant, Joseph D. (June 4, 2008) "Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford blasts carnival promoter over state fair comments." Birmingham News
External links
- Alabama State Fair website