2013 Western Carolina State Fair Schedule of Events
October 17 – October 26 in Aiken, SC
Aiken Fairgrounds: 561 May Royal Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Thursday, October 17 - "Opening Day"
Gates Open 5PM
USC Aiken Rodeo 7PM in the Bridgestone Arena
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Friday, October 18 - "Midnight Madness"
Gates Open 5PM
Unlimited Rides 9PM-Close ($20 including admission)
USC Aiken Rodeo 7PM in the Bridgestone Arena
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Saturday, October 19 - "Harvest Fun Saturday"
Gates open 12 noon
Diaper Derby 2PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
K9s for Veterans Speaker 3:00PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
King Arthur Cupcake Challenge Judging 3:30PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
Oatmeal Cream Pie Eating Contest 4PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
K9s for Veterans Speaker 5:00PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
Twin Dragons Martial Arts 6PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
Southern Thunder Cloggers 7PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Sunday, October 20 - "Military Appreciation & Senior Day"
Gates open 12 noon
50% off gate admission for Retired and Active duty Military w/ valid ID
50% off gate admission for seniors over 55 with valid ID
FREE admission with church bulletin Noon – 2 pm
Gospel Music all day at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Monday, October 21 - "Car Load Monday" **
Gates open 5PM
$50 per carload up to 7 people – MUST be legally seat belted sponsored by Wayne's Automotive and Towing Center
**Includes parking, admission, and unlimited rides
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Tuesday, October 22 - "Ten Buck Tuesday"
Gates open 5PM
$10 unlimited rides plus $6 admission sponsored by The Chandler Law Firm
Musician Lindsey Clayton 7PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Wednesday, October 23 - "We Care Wednesday"
Gates open 5PM
FREE admission with 5 non-perishable food items per person (Donated to Christ Central)
Southern Express Cloggers 7PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
Musician Lindsey Clayton 8PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Thursday, October 24 - "Thundering Thursday"
Gates open 5PM
Aiken Chamber Business After Hours (Chamber Members Only) 5PM-7PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
Demo Derby 7PM in the Bridgestone Arena
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Friday, October 25 - "Facebook Friday"
Gates open 5PM
$1 off Admission with Facebook coupon
Musician Eli Montgomery 7PM-9PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
Saturday, October 26 - "Super Saturday"
Gates open 12 noon
Junior Goat Show 1PM in the Bridgestone Arena
Bluegrass Band Crying Wolf 3PM-5PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
Wood Carving Auction 6PM at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
Demo Derby 7PM in the Bridgestone Arena
*(Daily Shows Listed Below)
*Daily Shows:
- Mark Yuzuik Hypnotist 6PM and 8PM
- Horses! Horses! Horses! 6PM and 8PM
- Barney of Mayberry during fair hours on the Midway
- Ackmonster's Chainsaw Art during fair hours
Free entertainment daily at the AllStar Events Pavilion stage
New food this year includes:
- Red velvet funnel cake
- Turkey legs
- Baked potato
- Roasted Corn on the Cob
Ticket Prices:
You can purchase advance tickets at www.letsrideaiken.com
Mega Pass (must be purchased by October 16) - $25 includes admission and unlimited rides
Magic Pass (available daily during the fair) - $35 plus $6 admission includes unlimited rides
General Admission - $6
