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Saturday, October 27, 2012


State fair ends today

Staff photo by Melanie Herbold
Christian Wagler tries his hand at one of the games at the Western Carolina State Fair on Friday.
•By Melanie Herbold
from:  aikenstandard.com
• Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012
UPDATED: Saturday, October 27, 2012
.Many people have turned out for the Western Carolina State Fair from Oct. 17 through the 27 due to the fact that not only does the fair draw in many people but it has more rides than it has had in past years. Today is the last day that the fair will be open until next year, so be sure to go while you still can.
Along with the classics the merry-go-round and the swings, there are also a few new rides to go along with the ones we all know and love. Freak Out, Tango and Tornado are a few new ones this year. Although Gravitron isn't a new ride, it now goes by Starship 300.
While not all fairgoers ride the rides that are offered each year, some do still have their favorites.
“Himalaya has been my favorite ever since I was a little kid,” Crystal McGahee said.
Many parents bring their kids to the fair and don't always get a chance to ride the rides themselves.
“We come mostly to let the kids ride and chat, but I would like to try Tango later on,” Julian Johnson said.
The rides, however, are not the only draw to the fair.

 
 Staff photo by Melanie Herbold
Tango is a new ride at the fair that many said looked scary, but still a ride they want to try.
“The food is the best part. I like the foot-long corndog and the chicken strips. They are my favorite food at the fair,” Johnson said.
As there are new rides this year, some look forward to trying them.
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