1944 Alabama State Fair

The 1944 Alabama State Fair was a State Fair held in October 2–7, 1944 at the Alabama State Fairgrounds.

The fairground's livestock barns were renovated in advance of the fair, allowing for an expansion of the agricultural exhibits. Also on show were educational displays and entries into the craft work and cooking competitions. Alongside those exhibits ran a "Mile-Long Midway of America's Finest Games and Show

Daily entertainments at the fair included a Barnes-Carruthers stage act featuring "Miss Victory" shot from a cannon along with dozens of other variety acts. The evening entertainment was provided by the Grande Ole Opry featuring Ernest Tubb and his Troubadours and a "marvelous cast of Hillbillies." Tuesday October 3 was highlighted by a nearly two-hour aerial stunt show presented by " 'Ace' Lillard, Daredevil Supreme".

General admission was 35 cents, or 10 cents for children under 12. The Thrill Show was an additional 75-cent grandstand ticket, or 30 cents for children under 12. Grandstand tickets for the evening entertainment were $1, or 50 cents for children. Birmingham and Jefferson County students were admitted free to the fair and the afternoon grandstand show on Wednesday, October 3.