Aiken Fest brings more than 20 of your favorite fair rides, food and games back to the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds on March 9. The family-friendly event runs until March 19.

Presented by Reithoffer Shows, Aiken Fest will feature approximately 20 rides (including children’s rides) in addition to food vendors and games.

Gates/Ticket information:
• Gate entrance with no rides: $5 (children 5 years and younger free)
• Unlimited rides (includes gate admission): $20 (weekdays), $30 (weekends)
• Unlimited rides passes purchased online are $20 for all days
• There will be ticket stands inside for individual ride purchases.
• Gates open at 5 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closing is crowd dependent.

The fairgrounds are at 561 May Royal Drive, in Aiken. For more information on Aiken Fest, go to AikenFestival.com and the Aiken Fest Facebook page.