Gwinnett Daily Post

The Gwinnett County Fairgrounds will be filled with carnival rides, fair food, livestock shows, beauty queens and more for the next nine days.

The annual Gwinnett County Fair opened Thursday evening and will continue through Sept. 27. Here's a look at this weekend's events happening at the fairgrounds:

Today at the fair

· 5:30 p.m. - Santa Gertrudis Show

· 7 p.m. - Toddler Miss Gwinnett Pageant (19 to 35 months)

· 8 p.m. - Young Miss Gwinnett Pageant (11 and 12 years)

· 6:45 and 8:30 p.m. - Fearless Flores Thrill Show

Saturday at the fair

Ride all the rides for $20 plus the price of admission. Ride special tickets must be purchased between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

· 10 a.m. - Parade starting at Gwinnett Justice and Administrative Center and ending at Gwinnett Drive on Ga. Highway 20

· 11:30 a.m. - Southeast Empire Lamb Show

· 8 p.m. Miss Gwinnett Pageant

· 4, 6 and 8 p.m. - Fearless Flores Thrill Show

Sunday at the fair

· 9 a.m. - Southeast Empire Breeding Ewe Show

· 11:30 a.m. - Red Angus Show, followed by Simmental Show and Simmental Percentage Show

· 1 p.m. - Wee Miss Gwinnett Pageant (3 and 4 years)

· 2 p.m. - Tiny Miss Gwinnett Pageant (5 and 6 years)

· 3 p.m. - Little Miss Gwinnett Pageant (7 and 8 years)

· 4 p.m. - Junior Miss Gwinnett Pageant (13 and 14 years)

· 5 p.m. - Miss Gwinnett Queens Finals Peoples Choice

· 5:15 p.m. - Teen Miss Gwinnett Pageant (15 to 17 years)

· 4, 6 and 8 p.m. - Fearless Flores Thrill Show

SideBar: If you go

· What: Gwinnett County Fair

· When: Through Sept. 27

· Where: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville

· Cost: $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger

· For more information: Call 770-963-6522 or visit www.gwinnettcountyfair.com