Atlanta FairThe 36th annual Atlanta Fair returns Feb. 26 – April 2 to the Grey Lot at Turner Field. If you buy tickets in advance today, Feb. 14, or Monday, Feb. 15, you can get admission for just 50 cents in honor of the debut of the Ferris Wheel back in 1893.

Along with the Ferris Wheel, fairgoers will other rides like the Tea Cups, Carousel, Flying Dutchman and Ring of Fire Roller Coaster. There will also be midway games and plenty of food, including  elephant ears, cotton candy and candy apples.

Fair entrance fees are $1 for children shorter than 36”. For guests taller than 36”, fair entrance fees are $3 (Monday – Thursday); $5 (Friday, Saturday afternoon and Sunday); $8 (Saturday evening), and children under 2 are free. Individual ride tickets can be purchased for $1.25 each or unlimited ride armbands are available for $25 each.

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit atlantafair.com.

Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.