Ten days plus 50 years add up to infinite amounts of fun as the Columbia County Fair celebrates its golden anniversary this year. And the crowd favorite is spinning out lots of surprises.
Open for thrill seekers November 5 – 15, this year’s lineup includes an extra day, helicopter rides, 50th anniversary admission specials — 1,500 lucky people will get in free — and new attractions such as the Galaxy Girl Aerial Stunt Show, On the Edge Motorcycle Stunt Show and Wild West Show. Returning favorites include the Sea Lion Splash, Oscar the Robot, demolition derbies, master chainsaw carving artist and petting zoo.
The Merchants Association of Columbia County, a non-profit organization of business volunteers, presents the fair each year at its fairgrounds on Columbia Road across from Patriots Park. Free conveniences include parking with security, golf cart shuttles, nightly entertainment and admission for kids 3 and under.
Proceeds from the fair benefit many local charities and provide scholarships to seniors from each Columbia County public high school. For more information, visit columbiacountyfair.net.
Thursday, November 5
Hours: 4 – 11 p.m.
Admission Special: $7; first 500 people are free
Unlimited Ride Special: $15FFA Judging: 6 p.m.
Musical Entertainment: A Thousand Horses
Friday, November 6
Hours: 5 p.m. – midnight
Admission Special: Free admission with five non-perishable items per person to be donated to Columbia County Cares; $7 without donation
Unlimited Ride Special: $20 from 9:30 p.m.-midnight
Musical Entertainment: Ray Fulcher & County Line
Saturday, November 7
Hours: Noon – midnight
Admission Special: $7; first 250 people are free starting at 6 p.m.
Kids’ Day Special: Kids ride free noon – 1 p.m.
Musical Entertainment: Atomic Road
Sunday, November 8
Hours: 1 – 11 p.m.
Admission Special: $7; $1 off with church bulletin
Unlimited Ride Special: $20
Musical Entertainment: Little Roy and Lizzie
Monday, November 9
Hours: 5 – 11 p.m.
Admission: $7
Unlimited Ride Special: $20
Musical Entertainment: The Band Kelly
Demolition Derby: 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10
Hours: 5 – 11 p.m.
Admission: $7
Unlimited Ride Special: $15
Apollo Talent Night: Ages 1-12
Wednesday, November 11
Hours: 5 – 11 p.m.
Admission Special: $7; first 500 people are free
Unlimited Ride Special: $20
Musical Entertainment: Rock Vault
UGA Georgettes Dance Team: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 12
Hours: 5 – 11 p.m.
Admission: $7
Senior Night: $3 admission for adults 55 and older with ID card
Military Appreciation Night: $3 admission with military ID
Unlimited Ride Special: $20
Apollo Talent Night: Ages 13 and up
Friday, November 13
Hours: 5 p.m. – midnight
Admission: $7
Musical Entertainment: Donna Jo Band
Demolition Derby: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 14
Hours: Noon – midnight
Admission Special: $7; first 250 people are free starting at 6 p.m.
Kids’ Day Special: Kids ride free noon – 1 p.m.
Helicopter Rides: Additional cost per ride
Musical Entertainment: The Remedy
Chainsaw Carving Auction: 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 15
Hours: 1-11 p.m.
Admission: $7
Unlimited Ride Special: $20
Helicopter Rides: Additional cost per ride
