Michigan State Fair adds new attractions and ticket discounts

Ursula Watson / The Detroit News Where can you get food, fun, food, live music, food, racing pigs and Alice Cooper? The Michigan State Fair, running from Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, that's where. During a press conference at the Michigan State Fairgrounds today, Fair General Manager Steve Jenkins unveiled this year's new attractions and assured that old favorites, such as the Miracle of Life exhibit and the Bottomless Cup of Chocolate Milk, will return. Jenkins said State Fair firsts include Gov. Jennifer Granholm jump-starting activities with a ribbon cutting at noon on opening day, performances by the renowned Lipizzaner Stallions, the world's largest portable roller coaster and a bull-riding rodeo. Families on tight budgets due to the tough economic climate can breathe a small sigh of relief. Jenkins said the all-day wristband for... [read full story]