AikenFest brings household enjoyable to fairgrounds

Fairgoers have an opportunity to take pleasure in basic halfway leisure when AikenFest rolls into the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds from March 26 by April 5.

The competition options greater than 25 rides, together with well-liked points of interest like The Beast and the Himalayan, together with two new additions this yr — The Flying Dumbos and a flower cup journey designed for youthful kids.

In addition to the rides, AikenFest will carry a big selection of truthful meals, from corndogs and turkey legs to crowd favorites like fried Oreos. Visitors may also strive their luck at halfway video games for an opportunity to win prizes.

Family-friendly actions spherical out the occasion, together with pony rides and a petting zoo. An Easter egg hunt is scheduled for two p.m. on April 4 and can be divided into three age teams.

Gates will open at 5 p.m. Monday by Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Closing occasions will range based mostly on climate situations and attendance.

Tickets bought by March 25 value $20 and embody gate admission and limitless rides. During the competition, gate admission can be $5. Unlimited journey wristbands will value $25 Monday by Friday and $30 on weekends, with gate admission included. Children 5 and youthful can be admitted free. Tickets and extra info can be found at AikenFestival.com.

The Western Carolina State Fairgrounds are positioned at 561 May Royal Dr., Aiken.

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