First fair of season in Anderson, South Carolina, promises new ride, pricing specials
Updated: 11:14 PM EDT May 3, 2024
First fair of season in Anderson, South Carolina, promises new ride, pricing specials
Updated: 11:14 PM EDT May 3, 2024
AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FOR YOUR SATURDAY COMING UP HERE IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. CHRIS. THANK YOU. THERE ARE NEW POLICIES IN PLACE AT THE GREAT ANDERSON COUNTY FAIR. ONE OF THE FIRST FAIRS OF THE SEASON. OFFICIALS SAY THE CHANGES ARE ALL IN THE NAME OF SAFETY. OUR REY LLERENA HAS MORE ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. THERE’S LOTS TO DO AT THE GREAT ANDERSON COUNTY FAIR. JUST HERE ALONE. YOU HAVE FOOD, GAMES, RIDES AND OTHER PRIZES, BUT OFFICIALS WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SOME THINGS THEY NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR. ALL TEENAGERS UNDER 17 YEARS OLD MUST NOW BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT AT THE FAIR. IT HAS TO BE A PARENT. IT CAN’T BE, AND A COUSIN, A BROTHER, A FAVORITE FRIEND OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. IT HAS TO BE A PARENT, AND WE’RE JUST TRYING TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE AND COMFORTABLE. SO EVERYBODY HAS A GOOD TIME WHILE THEY’RE HERE. OFFICIALS SAY EVERYONE MUST HAVE A CLEAR BAG AND GO THROUGH A METAL DETECTOR. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BRING A DIAPER BAG. IT’S JUST SUBJECT TO SEARCH. SOME PARENTS SAY THEY APPLAUD THE FAIR FOR CHANGING ITS YOUTH ATTENDANCE POLICY. IT KEEPS THE KIDS OUT OF TROUBLE. THEY’RE PARENTS ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEM. YOU’RE. I MEAN, YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILD UNTIL THEY’RE 18. SO I THINK IT’S GREAT. ALL OF THE FAVORITE ATTRACTIONS ARE BACK THIS YEAR, INCLUDING THE PETTING ZOO, PIG RACES, AND THRILL RIDES LIKE THE SUBZERO NO, I DIDN’T LIKE IT AT ALL. FIVE OUT OF TEN AT MOST. AND DON’T FORGET ABOUT ALL OF THE FOOD. YOU’RE NOT HERE WITH THE FAMILY. JUST COME TO LET THE GRANDKIDS ENJOY THEIRSELF AND TO GET SOME VINEGAR FRENCH FRIES. OFFICIALS HOPE THE CHANGES TO THE YOUTH POLICY WILL KEEP IT FAIR FOR ALL UNATTENDED YOUTH. AND THEY’RE HERE AND THEY GET A LITTLE OVER EXUBERANT MAKE FAMILIES UNCOMFORTABLE. SO WE’RE JUST TRYING TO MAKE SURE THAT THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN BECAUSE WE WANT EVERYBODY THAT COMES HERE TO TO FEEL LIKE THEY CAN STAY AND ENJOY THEMSELVES AS LONG AS THEY WANT TO. THE GREAT ANDERSON COUNTY FAIR WILL RUN UNTIL MAY 12TH. REPORTING
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First fair of season in Anderson, South Carolina, promises new ride, pricing specials
Updated: 11:14 PM EDT May 3, 2024
UPDATE - Friday, May 3, 2024: The Great Anderson County Fair got underway this week at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center.Watch reports published on Friday throughout this article.PREVIOUS STORYThe first fair of the season is open in Anderson, South Carolina, promising a new ride, more free attractions and tighter security. The Great Anderson County Fair, at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, 3027 MLK Jr. Boulevard, began its 10-day run on Thursday.SECURITY POLICYFair officials announced new security policies last month that include a requirement for all guests to pass through a metal detector, only clear bags allowed inside fairgrounds, and no one under 17 allowed admission without a parent. (See video above.)The full list of rules for the 2024 fair can be seen here.RIDESOnce inside, this year's fair will have all the great fun, food and entertainment it's always offered, plus a new thrill ride, along with three family-friendly rides.The Auto-Bahn is described as a "spectacular, heart-pounding thrill," sure to satisfy all fair thrill-seekers, while the stomach-dropping Pirate Ship returns by popular demand after three years. Measure before you go: A minimum height of 36 inches is required for all rides.FOOD FAVORITESOf course, all the fan favorites you know and love will be on the menu — corndogs, cotton candy, crullers and funnel cakes — but new food vendors will also be making their debut this year. They are:Country Roads Kettle Corn Dippin' Dots Jumbo Grilled Cheese Sattler’s Sirloin Steak Tips & Bourbon ChickenFREE ENTERTAINMENTReturning acts this year include Sea Lion Splash, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, and Eudora Farms Petting Zoo, as well as:Ready Go Dog Show: The show features world champion Frisbee dogs, thrill-seeking diving dog, and the highest box jumping dog in the world. Followed by a world-class “meet and greet” for fans to get up close and personal with the 4-legged stars of the show. Monday-Friday: 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. | Saturdays & Sundays: 1:30, 4:30, & 7:30 p.m.Lady Houdini: Kristen Johnson is no “lovely” magician’s assistant. She’s Lady Houdini, an escape artist who has successfully performed thousands of stunning feats and broken Harry Houdini’s record for most water escapes ever! She is currently the only female anywhere in the world attempting the water torture cell. Monday-Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. | Saturdays & Sundays: 4:00, 7:00, & 9:00 p.m.Magic Man TJ Hill: Magic Man TJ Hill has traveled the country with his unique style of comedy and magic for over a decade. His amazing close-up magic will have you scratching your head in wonder. Don’t miss your chance to watch borrowed objects appear in the most impossible places. Roaming the grounds daily.TICKETSAdmission is $10 per person, and children 10 and under can get in the gates free. Tickets, including a specially-priced $25 Mega Pass that's only available through May 1, can be purchased online at thegreatandersoncountyfair.com The Mega Pass includes admission and unlimited rides on any one day for one per person that's valid any day of the fair.PARKINGParking is free and available in and around the venue.DAILY SPECIALSThursday, May 2 – Free admission with Food Drive | $20 Unlimited rides/per personFriday, May 3 – Free admission for Seniors 55+ | $25 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)Saturday, May 4– Free admission and rides 11 a.m.-Noon | $30 Unlimited rides (per person. Does not include admission.)Sunday, May 5 – School Special: Free admission and rides for students 12:30-2:00 p.m. (18 and under. Must present school-provided coupon) $25 Unlimited Rides (Per person, does not include admission)Monday, May 6 – Free admission for students 18 and under | $20 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)Tuesday, May 7 - Teacher Tuesday – All teachers admitted free with valid school ID | $20 Unlimited Rides (Per person, does not include admission)Wednesday, May 8 – Free admission for College Students w/valid college ID | $20 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)Thursday, May 9 – Free admission for Heroes. All active, reserve, or retired military veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, and healthcare workers admitted Free with valid ID $20 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)Friday, May 10 - $25 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)Saturday, May 11 – Free admission and rides 11am-Noon | $30 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day Special – Free admission for moms | $25 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)HOURS OF OPERATION Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All hours are subject to change due to weather. More answers to frequently asked questions can be found here.
ANDERSON, S.C. —
UPDATE - Friday, May 3, 2024: The Great Anderson County Fair got underway this week at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center.
Watch reports published on Friday throughout this article.
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PREVIOUS STORY
The first fair of the season is open in Anderson, South Carolina, promising a new ride, more free attractions and tighter security.
The Great Anderson County Fair, at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, 3027 MLK Jr. Boulevard, began its 10-day run on Thursday.
SECURITY POLICY
Fair officials announced new security policies last month that include a requirement for all guests to pass through a metal detector, only clear bags allowed inside fairgrounds, and no one under 17 allowed admission without a parent. (See video above.)
The full list of rules for the 2024 fair can be seen here.
RIDES
Once inside, this year's fair will have all the great fun, food and entertainment it's always offered, plus a new thrill ride, along with three family-friendly rides.
The Auto-Bahn is described as a "spectacular, heart-pounding thrill," sure to satisfy all fair thrill-seekers, while the stomach-dropping Pirate Ship returns by popular demand after three years.
Measure before you go: A minimum height of 36 inches is required for all rides.
FOOD FAVORITES
Of course, all the fan favorites you know and love will be on the menu — corndogs, cotton candy, crullers and funnel cakes — but new food vendors will also be making their debut this year. They are:
- Country Roads Kettle Corn
- Dippin' Dots
- Jumbo Grilled Cheese
- Sattler’s Sirloin Steak Tips & Bourbon Chicken
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Returning acts this year include Sea Lion Splash, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, and Eudora Farms Petting Zoo, as well as:
- Ready Go Dog Show: The show features world champion Frisbee dogs, thrill-seeking diving dog, and the highest box jumping dog in the world. Followed by a world-class “meet and greet” for fans to get up close and personal with the 4-legged stars of the show. Monday-Friday: 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. | Saturdays & Sundays: 1:30, 4:30, & 7:30 p.m.
- Lady Houdini: Kristen Johnson is no “lovely” magician’s assistant. She’s Lady Houdini, an escape artist who has successfully performed thousands of stunning feats and broken Harry Houdini’s record for most water escapes ever! She is currently the only female anywhere in the world attempting the water torture cell. Monday-Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. | Saturdays & Sundays: 4:00, 7:00, & 9:00 p.m.
- Magic Man TJ Hill: Magic Man TJ Hill has traveled the country with his unique style of comedy and magic for over a decade. His amazing close-up magic will have you scratching your head in wonder. Don’t miss your chance to watch borrowed objects appear in the most impossible places. Roaming the grounds daily.
TICKETS
Admission is $10 per person, and children 10 and under can get in the gates free. Tickets, including a specially-priced $25 Mega Pass that's only available through May 1, can be purchased online at thegreatandersoncountyfair.com
The Mega Pass includes admission and unlimited rides on any one day for one per person that's valid any day of the fair.
PARKING
Parking is free and available in and around the venue.
DAILY SPECIALS
- Thursday, May 2 – Free admission with Food Drive | $20 Unlimited rides/per person
- Friday, May 3 – Free admission for Seniors 55+ | $25 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)
- Saturday, May 4– Free admission and rides 11 a.m.-Noon | $30 Unlimited rides (per person. Does not include admission.)
- Sunday, May 5 – School Special: Free admission and rides for students 12:30-2:00 p.m. (18 and under. Must present school-provided coupon) $25 Unlimited Rides (Per person, does not include admission)
- Monday, May 6 – Free admission for students 18 and under | $20 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)
- Tuesday, May 7 - Teacher Tuesday – All teachers admitted free with valid school ID | $20 Unlimited Rides (Per person, does not include admission)
- Wednesday, May 8 – Free admission for College Students w/valid college ID | $20 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)
- Thursday, May 9 – Free admission for Heroes. All active, reserve, or retired military veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, and healthcare workers admitted Free with valid ID $20 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)
- Friday, May 10 - $25 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)
- Saturday, May 11 – Free admission and rides 11am-Noon | $30 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)
- Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day Special – Free admission for moms | $25 Unlimited rides (Per person, does not include admission)
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All hours are subject to change due to weather.
More answers to frequently asked questions can be found here.