The Macoupin County Fair will have a new admission policy this year.
Those attending the Macoupin County Fair this year will pay a $5.00 per person admission charge. With the $5.00 charge, individuals will have unlimted access to the carnival rides with no additional charge. Grandstand shows and pit passes will still have seperate charges.
According to Fair Board President Mark Dugger, a final decision still has not been made concerning the exact time of day the admission charge will begin. He adds it will most likely begin at 3:00 or 4:00pm.
There will be no admission charge of those individuals that are attending the early morning shows such as 4H contests and showings.