BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama State fair is ramping up security after a night of violence that caused the fair to be evacuated and close early. The Fair is being held this year at the Birmingham Race Course with a facemask requirement and other precautions in place to prevent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. To view our detail schedule here click below on day/date you wish to see: Friday October 9th & Saturday October 10th. UA System: COVID-19 numbers decrease at UA, UAB. Check out our free APP in your play store (download Alabama National Fair) – You will then have a detailed schedule of events for each day of the Fair. Happy Sunday, Birmingham! They were kids, they are running and acting silly, and some of the running made other people nervous thinking something was going on.”. Greater Gulf State Fair, Mobile, Alabama | The Grounds | Mobile Fair | The Grandstand | Fairgrounds | Rodeo | Largest Fair of the Greater Gulf States. Rod Mauldin said multiple units responded to the Birmingham Race Course for crowd control after a fight broke out at the Alabama State Fair. “We’re not a daycare center, we’re the Alabama State Fair.”. ", Robinson, Carol (September 21, 2020) "Shooting that killed Birmingham grandmother, hurt 2 stemmed from Alabama State Fair fights.". Some of them had permits so it’s not like they were illegal weapons.”. BIRMINGHAM RACE COURSE. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. As a result of the incidents, however, Lovell said the Alabama State Fair would no longer allow unaccompanied minors to attend the fair. Safe, Clean Family Fun. “You had a handful of youth that I believe intentionally wanted to stir up people,” Lovell said. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Journalism at The University of Arkansas in 2018 - Woo Pig Sooie! “There were no guns," State Fair Director Mark Lovell said. Childers also exhibited … Around 10 o’clock Saturday night, September 19, multiple fights broke out at the state fair and police shut it down early. 2020 Schedule. The Alabama Department of Public Health has released their vaccine distribution and administration plan to the public Friday. The operator advertised a number of specific guidelines, including temperature checks and mandatory face coverings. “We had four of five folks who had to take their guns back to the car. Something went wrong. Spectacular Carnival Rides & Kiddie Rides. THE GRANDSTAND. Alabama State Fair (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com). © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. No matter where you come from, there is an event, exhibit or vendor for you! Birmingham Police did not confirm if any weapons were involved. OCTOBER 9-18, 2020 Welcome to the Alabama National Fair! ... 2020 Fair Safety FAQ Careers Our Story Contact Us Videos. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama State fair is ramping up security after a night of violence that caused the fair to be evacuated and close early. Live Music. As of Sunday morning, police did not know what led to the altercation. No one can be unaccompanied without an adult. “They are now at the ticket box, at the entrance, where you come through the scanners, different locations and then we have some roaming," Lovell said. 2020 Livestock Schedule: Thursday, October 8th: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Registration for Youth Sheep Show: H.N. While in school, Lauren worked as the Sports Director, Reporter, and Anchor for UATV News. The fair was put on despite social-distancing guidelines issued during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. September 18 - September 27, 2020. Sunday October 11th & Monday October 12th. https://www.bhamwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2020_Alabama_State_Fair&oldid=170420, Pillion, Dennis (September 20, 2020) "Alabama State Fair says no unsupervised minors after fight forced Saturday closure. THE GROUNDS. “Probably 15 to 20 different individual young guys and girls that kind of led the fighting to get it going to more than it really was.". "18 and under. Since 1954 the Alabama National Fair has been fun for all with the numerous different activities. New security measures at Alabama State Fair. The dispute was resumed later at the Elyton Village public housing project, resulting in the shooting death of a bystander. "Come with an adult and have a good time.”. If you’re 14 years old, you got to come with your parents.”. By Lauren Jackson | September 20, 2020 at 10:11 PM CDT - Updated September 20 at 10:16 PM. Lovell said the sudden fighting led to confusion and fear. Copyright 2020 WBRC. Lovell said he doesn’t believe any weapons were inside, because they have metal detectors at the door. *Updated at 2:27 p.m. with comment from Alabama State Fair. The 2020 Alabama State Fair was a privately-operated carnival held September 18 - 27, 2020 at the Birmingham Race Course. They were just young people. Since 2012 the annual event has been put on by the Cordova, Tennessee-based Universal Fairs. The Alabama State Fair opened on schedule Sunday after being closing early Saturday night due to fights that broke out about an hour before closing. Since 2012 the annual event has been put on by the Cordova, Tennessee-based Universal Fairs. Lauren is a Texas native. Birmingham, Alabama. The fair is still set to continue for the next week, the last night is on Sunday, September 27.
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