Engines will roar and bumpers will buckle when demolition derby returns to the Western Carolina State Fair for two shows.
Drivers will battle to be the last car running in the Bridgestone Arena at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 and 4 p.m. Oct. 18. Anyone interested in competing can contact Lee Legg at (803) 270-6238 for entry details, according to a news release.
The Western Carolina State Fair runs Oct. 16–25, bringing rides, live entertainment, blue-ribbon competitions and fair food to Aiken. Other attractions included with admission are Sea Lion Splash, Cowtown USA Petting Zoo, the All American High Dive team, local performers on the community stage and professional rodeo Oct. 24 and 25.
Catch Jason Sikes’ Tribute to Elvis with special guest The Milestones on the Community Stage on Oct. 23.
Purchase Mega Passes online until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15 at LetsRideAiken.com. Each $30 pass includes gate admission and unlimited rides for one day of the fair. Once the fair begins, Mega Passes can be purchased at the fairgrounds.
Gates open at 5 p.m. weekdays and noon Saturdays and Sundays. Closing times vary with weather and attendance. On Oct. 22 and 23, visitors can enter free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy lunch at the fair.
For the full entertainment schedule, admission specials and tickets, visit LetsRideAiken.com or find the Western Carolina State Fair on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The fairgrounds are at 561 May Royal Drive in Aiken.
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