Fair comes to town

By LINDSAY BIANCHI
lbianchi@thecitizennews.com

Residents started streaming through the gates this week for the 54th annual Fayette County Kiwanis Fair. This year’s fair runs through October 2. The fair will be held at the Kiwanis Fair Complex located on Goza Road in Fayetteville. The fair is open from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. through Thursday and will stay open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Admission free for four and under, $2 for students 5-11, 12-64 year old residents pay $5,while seniors play $2.

If you’re a lover of rides, the fair offers armbands to ride as many rides as you can. Through Thursday, the armbands are $15, while on Friday and Saturday, the price is $18.

Once again, the Kiwanis Club is concentrating on the Fayette County community. They have planned a fair that caters to everyone in this community and all surrounding areas.

Not only will this year’s fair have the traditional themes such as Student Night and the Chili Cook-Off, but also they are excited about hosting four nights of solid entertainment. This year’s performers include “Jubals Kin,” “Vaguely Vegas,” “Timeless Highway,” and “Thunder Thieves.”

The Kiwanis Club of Fayette County was founded on September 21, 1951. Over fifty years ago, members began the tradition of contributing funds raised during special events such as the fair to charitable organizations. Geneva Weaver, Kiwanis Club President says, “These contributions confirm the Kiwanis Club’s dedication to help shape the future Fayette County community.”

The Kiwanis Club of Fayette County would like to extend an invitation to anyone who is ready to have a great time and “Let the Good Times Roll”!

For more information about the fair and the Kiwanis Club, or to request sponsorship information, please contract Geneva Weaver at 770-855-4641 or Weaver2u@bellsouth.net.