Arkansas State Fair finishes strong [Video]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the past 10 days, the Arkansas State Fair was in full swing providing entertainment and family fun to thousands of visitors.

According to officials, this year’s attendance was the second largest in fair history, with a whopping 550, 899 people.

“We were thrilled to see so many people pouring in each day,” said General Manager Tiffany Wilkerson. “There is a lot of planning and hard work that goes into this event, so it’s rewarding to see it pay off and to know we are doing something right.”

Fair-goers enjoyed a streak of beautiful weather, thrilling rides, brand-new food vendors, and exciting entertainment.

“Mother nature was certainly good to us this year,” said Wilkerson. “But the variety of entertainment we provide for people of …