Western Carolina State Fair Foundation

Western Carolina State Fair Foundation 🎡 Western Carolina State Fair
📅 October 16–25, 2026
🎢 Rides • Food • Entertainment • Agriculture
📍 Aiken, SC
👇 Let’s Ride, Aiken!
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08/29/2026

🚨 COMING NEXT WEEK: SEPTEMBER 4–7 ONLY! 🚨

🇺🇸 Celebrate Labor Day with a MEGA deal!

Get 4 Mega Passes for just $100 and save $20+!

🎡 Unlimited rides
🎟️ FREE gate admission

Grab yours during the Labor Day Weekend Sale and get ready for the Western Carolina State Fair, October 16–25!

🎟️ LetsRideAiken.com⁠

Service fees may apply.

One of the best things about the Western Carolina State Fair? So much entertainment is included with your admission! 🎟️🎡...
08/27/2026

One of the best things about the Western Carolina State Fair? So much entertainment is included with your admission! 🎟️🎡

This year, we’re excited to welcome Sea Lion Splash, Cow Town Petting Zoo, and the All American High Diving Show, happening daily throughout the fair!

Plus, keep an eye out for even more entertainment rotating throughout the fair! 🇺🇸

📅 October 16–25
📍 Aiken, SC

Okay… y’all come and eat every year, so we want to know. 👀What’s your FAVORITE fair food? What are you planning to eat t...
08/20/2026

Okay… y’all come and eat every year, so we want to know. 👀

What’s your FAVORITE fair food? What are you planning to eat this year? And what’s something new you’d love to see at the fair?

Let us know below! 👇

Let’s plan your visit to the Western Carolina State Fair! 🎡What’s filling up your fair BINGO card? Let us know in the co...
08/18/2026

Let’s plan your visit to the Western Carolina State Fair! 🎡

What’s filling up your fair BINGO card? Let us know in the comments what you’re planning to check off this year!

📅 October 16–25
📍 Aiken, SC
letsrideaiken.com

POV: October plans are officially handled. 🎡🇺🇸10 days of rides, fair food and nights you’ll wish lasted a little longer....
08/15/2026

POV: October plans are officially handled. 🎡🇺🇸

10 days of rides, fair food and nights you’ll wish lasted a little longer.

LET FREEDOM RIDE 🇺🇸
October 16–25 | Aiken, SC

letsrideaiken.com

Calling all local talent! 🎤The Western Carolina State Fair Community Stage is looking for local groups and performers to...
08/12/2026

Calling all local talent! 🎤

The Western Carolina State Fair Community Stage is looking for local groups and performers to join us October 16–25!

Church choirs, dance studios, school groups, bands, vocalists, cheer teams, martial arts groups, cultural organizations, community groups and more are welcome.

Interested in performing? Send us a message or email [email protected] for more information and to reserve your performance time.

08/10/2026

How many likes do you think we can get? Click on the link below and give it a like and let’s bring back Demolition Derby to the Western Carolina State Fair!

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTAwssqMt/

🏆 Competition registrations are NOW OPEN!It’s time to show off your talents at the Western Carolina State Fair! From art...
08/10/2026

🏆 Competition registrations are NOW OPEN!

It’s time to show off your talents at the Western Carolina State Fair! From art and photography to canning, horticulture, livestock, tractor driving and more, there’s something for everyone.

Compete for blue ribbons, cash prizes and bragging rights!

Register today and we’ll see you at the fair October 16–25!

More info + registration:
letsrideaiken.com/exhibits-and-competitions⁠

🏆 Competition registrations are NOW OPEN!Do you have a talent, hobby, or homegrown masterpiece worth showing off? The We...
08/05/2026

🏆 Competition registrations are NOW OPEN!

Do you have a talent, hobby, or homegrown masterpiece worth showing off? The Western Carolina State Fair has competition categories for all ages, giving you the chance to earn cash prizes, blue ribbons, and serious bragging rights.

Enter your best:
• 🎨 Fine Art
• 📸 Photography
• 🧵 Arts & Crafts
• 🫙 Canning
• 🌻 Horticulture & Floral Design
• ♻️ Recycle Me Art
• 🍽️ Creative Tablescapes
• 🚜 Tractor Driving
• 🐐🐇🐓 Livestock Competitions and more!

Whether you’re a first-time exhibitor or a seasoned competitor, now is the time to claim your spot. Register today, start preparing your entries, and we’ll see you at the fair October 16-25!

Learn more and register here:
https://letsrideaiken.com/exhibits-and-competitions/

Address

561 May Royal Drive
Aiken, SC
29801

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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