Alabama State Fairgrounds

[2] The statue of Vulcan, was originally displayed at the fairgrounds, either whole or in pieces during its construction; it is now a Birmingham landmark atop Red Mountain.

[5] "Kiddieland," a small amusement park located at the Fairgrounds, was a popular attraction for many years but closed in the early 1990s.

Former fairgrounds manager Tom Drilias resigned in 1999 following a dispute over unpaid bills at another festival he ran,[6] and was later the subject of an article in the Chicago Tribune reporting a series of legal problems.

The old grandstand for the Alabama State Fair was later used as the Birmingham International Raceway (or BIR), it was designed initially as a home to both automobile and harness racing, as well as shows and concerts.

Birmingham International Raceway (BIR) was located inside the gates of the Fairgrounds; it was demolished in January 2009, to make room for the construction of a natatorium and indoor track and field facility.