Fair, races, more to liven coming days.
Aiken is jumping this week with the arrival of Steeplechase racing, the Western Carolina State Fair and plenty more things to do.
Here is a list of some activities to keep Aikenites in good cheer this week:
AIKEN FALL STEEPLECHASE
Fall Fete will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Ford Conger Field, 528 Two Notch Road S.E.; tickets are $90 a person.
Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, races are at 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3 and 3:30 p.m.; carriage parade is at 1:15 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate; ages 6 or younger are admitted for free. General parking is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate.
WESTERN CAROLINA STATE FAIR
The Aiken Fairgrounds is located at 1566 Columbia Highway N.
Gates and exhibit building open at 5 p.m. Thursday; features include 7 p.m., Jake Owen; 6 and 8 p.m., Balster Magic Show; free antique tractor show; Circle C Petting Farm
Gates and exhibit building open at 5 p.m. Friday; features include Midnight Madness, $20 rides and admission 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 6 and 8 p.m., Balster Magic Show; free antique tractor show; Circle C Petting Farm
Gates open at noon Saturday; 5 p.m., exhibit building opens; features include 3, 6 and 8 p.m., Balster Magic Show; noon to 5 p.m., $20 Pay One Price Ride Stamp; free antique tractor show; Circle C Petting Farm
Gates open at noon Sunday; 5 p.m., exhibit building opens; features include 3, 6 and 8 p.m., Balster Magic Show; 6 and 8 p.m., Ball of Steel Motorcycle Free Style Stunt Show; noon to 5 p.m., $20 Pay One Price Ride Stamp; free antique tractor show; Circle C Petting Farm
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
“Twilight” fans can celebrate heroine Bella Swan’s 18th birthday and observe Teen Read Week at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St S.
Free showings of “The Corpse Bride” and “Coraline” will be at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Aiken County Public Library
Dacre Stoker will have a book signing for “Dracula: The Un-Dead” from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at The Book Stall, 413 Hayne Ave. S.W.
The Little Pumpkins Bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Aiken County Recreation Center, 917 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville. The bash is open to ages 12 or younger and includes trick-or-treating, a costume contest and a performance by Porkchop Productions.
A Spirits of Hallowed Eve Ghost Walk will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the North Augusta Living History Park. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations and a $5 deposit to be refunded at the walk are due in advance. Call 441-8956 or e-mail Pam@colonialtimes.us.
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Aiken Community Band will give its Fall Concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday at USC Aiken’s Etherredge Center for the Performing Arts, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $7 for adults or $5 for students.
A free showing of “Mansfield Park” will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Aiken County Public Library.
A Wine & Spirits Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Living History Park, 299 W. Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta for $50 a person. Call 441-8956.
Karen Gordon & Garden City Jazz perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Newberry Street Festival Site.
The fourth annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo Parade will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lazy J Arena in Edgefield. For more information, call (803) 637-5369.
Antique Appraisal Day will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. Admission is free, $5 per appraised item, up to three items per person.
The WSI-SRS Team River Run will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Park Activities Center, 100 Riverview Park Drive, North Augusta; 10K run $30, 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run $10.
A still-life workshop with artist John Radeck will be from 10 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. S.W.; $125; 641-9094.
The fifth annual Family Fun Day Carnival will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Park Activities Center, 100 Riverview Park Drive, North Augusta. Admission is one canned good for Golden Harvest Food Bank, and the event is sponsored by the United Way of Aiken County. Call 648-8331.
Flavors of Fall will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in downtown Aiken. For more information, visit www.downtownaiken.com or call 649-2221.
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