Students in Mobile, Alabama have the opportunity to attend the Greater Gulf State Fair for free by simply reading 10 books and completing a form. This initiative aims to encourage reading among students while also providing them with a fun and rewarding experience at the fair.
The Greater Gulf State Fair’s annual Read and Win Summer Reading Program is offering free tickets, as stated in a press release.
The reading program welcomes all incoming elementary students in the Gulf State region (Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi) and has the goal of fostering and promoting literacy among these students, as stated in the release.
Elementary students in the region are invited to take part in the program which will be held from May 23 to Aug. 6. To participate, students need to read 10 books and send the completed Read to Win form to the office at 1035 Cody Road N, Mobile, AL 36608.
According to the release, students who fill out the form will be given a complimentary child’s admission ticket to the 2024 Greater Gulf State Fair. The fair is scheduled to take place from Friday, October 25, to Sunday, November 3.
Participants have the chance to win more than just a ticket. Officials are offering an exciting prize called “the Ultimate Family Four Pack.” This incredible package includes four admission tickets and four unlimited ride wristbands.