The 44th annual fair features Victoria Circus thrill shows, midway rides, demolition derbies, animal shows, live music, local entertainment, community exhibits, educational booths, vendors and favorite fair food.

Daily highlights:
• Tuesday: First Responders Tug-of-War (6pm); Cheerleading Competition (6:30pm)
• Wednesday: Simply Dance (5:30pm); Spelling Bee - Grades 6-8 (6:30pm)
• Thursday: Waccamaw Siouan Dancers (5pm); Pole Top Rescue Demonstration (7pm)
• Friday: Senior Day festivities (1-4pm); Diaper Derby (6pm); Demolition Derby (7pm, $3); Randy Hawse & True South (8pm)
• Saturday: The Randy Pinyan Band (4:30pm); Fair Pageant (6pm); Demolition Derby (7pm, $3)
• Sunday: Praise & Worship with Bristol Creek Baptist Church & Charlie Manning (3-6pm)

Fair admission: $8 (free for ages 5 & younger)

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $25 on site or online before 4pm Tues., Oct. 8 for $20 each or 4/$75. Ride tickets are also available on the midway.

Carload Sunday: Admission & unlimited rides are $60/carload for legally seat-belted occupants.

Fair hours: 4-11pm Tuesday - Friday, 1-11pm Saturday, 1-8pm Sunday. Parking is free.

More information: 910-642-7585 or ColumbusCountyFair.com