We mark the diamond anniversary of the Arkansas State Fair with an article detailing the fair’s history & traditions. You’ll also find out a bit about the coliseum’s namesake, and get a sneak preview of this year’s fried fare and commemorative events. There are interviews with five of this year’s Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees. The Spa City is the place to be Oct. 10-19, as the stars align for this year’s Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. Also in this issue, we take a drive to the Delta and explore its charming towns and eat some of the tastiest cuisine this side of the Mississippi. And in this month’s Art Scene, we set the stage for the King Biscuit Blues Festival. We also share a story of sisters and survival; taste some amazing sandwiches; visit a lovely Jonesboro home; and get tips for fall decorating from P. Allen Smith. Check out our Top 10 Things to Do, which includes Boo at the Zoo — and be sure to log onto aymag.com for our online exclusives.