Greater Gulf State Fair 2014. The rides present at each Fair are a combination of the Fair that begins in Canada, travels down opposite seaboards, and regroups in Mobile. Greater Gulf State Fair The Greater Gulf State Fair is an annual fair and agricultural show that is held at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds in Mobile, Alabama. It features livestock competitions, rides, concessions, motor contests, and concerts. It has been held every year since 1955, and moved to its current location in 1974. The event's name stems from its serving of people from Lower Alabama, Lower Mississippi, and the Panhandle of Florida. It is
Nopaltepec, State of Mexico be officially declared until 1871 with the name of Santa María de la Asunción Nopaltepec. The Battle of Venta de Cruz took place here in 1816 as part of the Mexican War of Independence. Nopaltepec, State of Mexico Nopaltepec is a village and municipality in State of Mexico, Mexico. It is approximately 250 km from Toluca, the state capital. The name derives from Náhuatl meaning "on nopal (paddle cactus) hill". It was originally called "Santa María de la Asunción Nopaltepec" but, after 1960, only Nopaltepec has been used. The village first appears in records around 1603 though villages in this