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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOpening Day at the Mid-South Fair<\/p>\n
The sights and sounds of food, fun and rides at opening day at the Mid-South Fair<\/p>\n
Memphis Commercial Appeal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Anyone who claims there is nothing to do in Memphis is either lying or just doesn’t know where to look.<\/p>\n The fall will once again bring tons of fairs, festivals and fun events to Memphis and the Mid-South. From cultural events to music fests and cocktail parties, there’s something for all interests and ages.<\/p>\n Here are the events you won’t want to miss this fall in the Memphis area.<\/p>\n Aug. 29-Sept. 7; Agricenter International<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Carnival rides, games, live music and delicious fair food are back again at the annual Delta Fair & Music Festival at the Agricenter. More than 55 artists and bands are scheduled to perform live throughout the fair’s run.<\/p>\n For more information, visit\u00a0Deltafest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept. 6-7, Germantown Civic Club<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n One of the longest, continuously run festivals in the area, the 52nd annual Germantown Festival will once again provide a free weekend of family fun at the Germantown Civic Club Complex, 7745 Poplar Pike. The festival celebrates arts and crafts, offers children\u2019s activities, rides and games, as well as live stage entertainment, car exhibits, community displays, the Running of the Weenies Dachshund race and foods for all tastes.<\/p>\n For more information, visit\u00a0Germantownfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept. 5, Memphis Zoo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n It will be the ultimate night out on Sept. 7 at the Zoo Rendezvous. Indulge in an endless selection of delectable bites and cocktails from the city’s top restaurants, trendy food trucks and chic bars \u2014 as you help to support the Memphis Zoo\u2019s mission. This year’s event will feature live music from Smash Mouth. This is a 21-and-over event. Tickets run for $200 per person.<\/p>\n For more information, visit\u00a0Memphiszoo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept. 7, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The sixth annual Craft Food & Wine Festival \u2014 set for 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art \u2014 will feature 35 vendor stations offering food, drink and artisan retail. The festival, presented by Feast & Graze and owner Cristina McCarter, celebrates Memphis’ culinary excellence and creative community. General admission tickets to this 21-and-over event cost $70, while VIP tickets are $105.<\/p>\n For more information, visit craftfoodandwinefest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept. 13, Cooper-Young intersection<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This classic Midtown arts and crafts fest is back for its 37th year as the largest outdoor festival in Memphis. The event has grown to be one of the Bluff City\u2019s most-anticipated and well-attended events (with more than 130,000 patrons), and one of the last free festivals of its kind. Guests will enjoy an appealing mix of art, music and crafts presented by more than 400 artisans from around the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n For more information, visit\u00a0Cooperyoungfestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept. 25-27, various locations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The 36th annual edition of the Southern Heritage Classic will run Sept. 25-27, with a series of concerts and cultural events, culminating in a football game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alcorn State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.\u00a0Events include a fashion show, parade, golfing event, tailgating and music from the Branford Marsalis Quartet<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information, visit\u00a0Southernheritageclassic.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept. 25-28, Wiseacre Brewery<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The annual rock festival staged by\u00a0Cooper-Young-based Goner Records<\/a>\u00a0will bring 35 bands over four days to Memphis. Headlined by Lighting Bolt, Radioactivity, W.I.T.C.H., Silkworm and Snooper, Gonerfest 22 will showcase another unique and wide-ranging bill featuring bands, MCs and DJs from Memphis and around the world.<\/p>\n For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0Gonerfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept. 25-Oct. 5, Landers Center<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The Mid-South Fair has long been dedicated to providing safe, family-oriented entertainment for all on an annual basis. Since the first fair was held in 1856, the event has aimed to educate those living in the Mid-South and provide opportunities to grow and showcase their talents by granting scholarships and hosting art contests, competitive youth talent competitions and the Miss Mid-South Fair Pageant. Fairgoers can enjoy more than 50 rides and a wide array of acts set up around the property. Food and beverage vendors will serve up fair favorites such as funnel cakes, candied apples, turkey legs, corn dogs and a variety of beverages for the whole family.<\/p>\n For more information, visit\u00a0Landerscenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nDelta Fair & Music Festival<\/h2>\n
Germantown Festival<\/h2>\n
Zoo Rendezvous<\/h2>\n
Craft Food & Wine Festival<\/h2>\n
Cooper-Young Festival<\/h2>\n
Southern Heritage Classic<\/h2>\n
Gonerfest 22<\/h2>\n
Mid-South Fair<\/h2>\n