There's still a chance to be part of the Birmingham Village Fair, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but not too much. Here's what you need to know.
Where: Shain Park and the surrounding streets, including Bates, Henrietta and Martin Street between Pierce and Chester.
When:
- Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Sunday: noon- 9 p.m.
Getting around: first two hours free in parking garages
Street closures: The streets surrounding Shain Park — including Martin Street, Bates Street and Henrietta Street — will be closed until Sunday night.Parking: Parking will be available in all city parking garages, including the Chester Street, Pierce Street, North Old Woodward, Park Street and Peabody garages. The first two hours in any city garage is free. Parking is free in all garages on Sunday.At the fair: check your child's height, leave pets at home
Height requirements: All North American Midway Entertainment rides have height requirements, and some children under 42 inches tall may be required to have an adult with them for safety purposes.Bad weather: The rain has been a factor for some parts of the fair's first two days. Certain rides may need to close during severe weather, though concessions and games will remain open unless conditions are severe. North American Midway Entertainment does not provide refunds or rain checks in the case of bad weather.
Pets: Midway fairs do not permit pets, except for service animals.
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