The Alabama National Fair has announced the dates of October 9 through October 18 for the 2009 Fair at Garrett Coliseum.   General Manager, Randy Stephenson, says “We believe this year’s Fair will be bigger and better than ever.   After the success of Salute To America’s Veterans in 2008 we plan to make this years’ opening night Salute even bigger. We have a strong lineup of entertainment and other changes that will make the 2009 Alabama National Fair very appealing to everyone.”

 

This year’s entertainment lineup includes Craig Morgan on Saturday night (October 10^th) at 7 pm. Morgan has charted fifteen times on the Billboard country charts. Besides "That's What I Love About Sunday," five more of his singles have entered Top Ten: "Almost Home," "Redneck Yacht Club," "Little Bit of Life," "International Harvester," and "Love Remembers."

Sunday the 11^th will feature Eric Benét. In 1996, Benét released his solo debut album, True to Myself.. Individual songs from the album were successful, including the top-ten R&B hit "Spiritual Thang" and "Let's Stay Together," which appeared on the soundtrack of the film A Thin Line Between Love and Hate.   In all, Benét has produced four successful albums. He has also been active as an actor; he had a recurring role on the television program For Your Love (1998–2002). He made his film debut alongside Mariah Carey in Glitter (2001). He has a recurring role on the MTV scripted show "Kaya" (2007) where he plays a music producer.

Monday will be School Day where admission for students k-4 through 12^th grade is $8 and $10 for adults. The rides open at 10 am and there will be $18 wristbands for everyone.

Ladies Night returns on Tuesday, October 13^th  with special giveaways and an emphasis on Breast Cancer Awareness. All ladies (12 & over) are admitted for ½ price.

 

Wednesday, October 14^th is WOW Wednesday! Everyone is admitted for $5 with non perishable food items benefiting Montgomery Area Food Bank. Local Christian contemporary band Fusion will perform on the coliseum stage at 7 pm.

Thursday, October 15^th is Senior’s Day with free bingo and  College Night featuring local star Jamey Johnson.   Jamey wrote the hit song "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk". In addition, he has written hit songs for many of the best known county music artist. Johnson released an album in 2007, That Lonesome Song, which certified gold by the RIAA. All college students with college ID admitted for $5.

Friday, October 16^th will be Men’s Night with special giveaways and everyone is admitted for $8.

Saturday, October 17^th will feature Billy Currington. His self-titled debut album was released in 2003. He first hit the Top 5 on the country charts with his second single, "I Got a Feelin" from his debut album. He scored a third consecutive top 10 hit with Shania Twain in late 2004, on the song "Party for Two". In 2005, Currington released a second album entitled Doin' Somethin' Right, which peaked at #2 on the Top Country Albums chart and #11 on the Billboard 200.  "People Are Crazy", co-written by Bobby Braddock and Troy Jones, became his third Number One hit in July 2009.

The Fair will conclude on Sunday, October 18^th with the Cheerleading Competition.  

The 2009 Alabama National Fair promises to be “A Family Affair”. A complete schedule, along with all discounts, is listed on the Fair’s website at www.alnationalfair.org.   For additional information please call Randy Stephenson at the number above.