Annual Sumter County Fair back in town

Find games, funnel cakes, shows and more starting today

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The Sumter County Fair is taking place this week at the Sumter County Fairgrounds at the corner of West Liberty Street and Artillery Drive.

FAIR SCHEDULE

OPENING DAY

Tuesday
• Gates open to the public, 4 p.m.
• All exhibits on display, 4-10 p.m.
• Midway closes, midnight

Wednesday
• Gates open to the public, 4 p.m.
• All exhibits on display, 4-10 p.m.
• Midway closes, midnight

Thursday
• Gates open to the public, 4 p.m.
• All exhibits on display, 4-10 p.m.
• Beef show judging, 6 p.m.
• Midway closes, midnight

Friday
• Gates open to the public, 4 p.m.
• All exhibits on display, 4-10 p.m.
• Midway closes, midnight

Saturday
• Gates open to the public, 10 a.m.
• All exhibits on display, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Midway closes, midnight

Last Day — Sunday
• Gates open to the public, noon
• Commercial exhibits removed, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Individual entries removed, 2-3:30 p.m.
• Premium checks picked up, 2-3:30 p.m.
• Midway closes, 9 p.m.
For additional information, visit www.sumterfair.com or call 775-5200.

ADMISSION

Ages 1-5: Free
Ages 6-64: $8
Ages 65 and up: $5
Military/dependants with ID: $5

TICKETS

Ride all day pass: $25

• Buy wrist bands at the ticket booth near the Ferris wheel during fair hours

• Sold until one hour before closing. Saturday only, sold until 6 p.m.

Early bird special: all gate admissions $5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday

ENTERTAINMENT

Culture Shock Monster Truck

Daniel Aimes races his car crushing beast out of Lugoff.

Fearless Flores Family

Father Ricardo, mother Arcelia, 13-year-old daughter Cyndel and 8-year-old son Volorian present "Motorcycle Madness" inside the "Globe of Death," an act Ricardo and Arcelia have presented for more than 10 years. Cyndel and Volorian are currently the youngest brother-sister team to race inside the Globe of Death.

Team Rock Ninja experience

High flying acrobatics, martial arts weaponry and world-record power breaking all wrapped into a comedy-packed show with crown interaction and audience participation.

Reithoffer Shows Midway

"The Aristocrat of Shows," the longest-running carnival show in America, will host the Midway entertainment with rides including a kiddy land, family rides, thrill rides, games, food and rest areas.

Outdoor Sportsman's Expo

The old poultry building will have displays of boats, 4-wheelers, water craft, deer stands, camping equipment and information from conservation groups in water fowl, fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities.

5 Star Petting Zoo

For children of all ages who want to pet a camel, zebra, goat, sheep, miniature donkey, miniature horse, llama and even a zedonk!