The Fiesta celebrates the Independence Days of several Latin-American countries and kicks off Hispanic Heritage month. Kids can make their own Latin American crafts in the children's area and pi atas will be available every hour, on the hour, throughout the day. Fiesta times are 10 a. m. to 8 p.m. 272-2822. Celebrate Midtown at the Cooper-Young Street Festival on Saturday, September 16th, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. More than 200 vendors will sell homemade arts and crafts, artwork, and metalwork. The children's area will be bigger this year with an international theme.
Kids can make crafts from countries like China, Japan, and Mexico.
There will also be activities like miniature golf and a cakewalk. Mom and Dad can save some cold, hard cash on admission, food, and rides. But don't wait too long - FunPacs must be purchased in advance. They'll be available from September 6th to the 21st at participating Kroger stores or at the Mid-South Fair office on Early Maxwell at the Fairgrounds. The Fair runs from September 21st through October 1st.