It’s almost time for the Western Carolina State Fair

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Western Carolina State Fair returns to Aiken at the end of this week.

It will run from Oct. 10-19, including some new attractions, like 20 new tricks in the expanded fun house and the Aiken debut of the Ring of Fire.

Gate admission is free on opening night.

Food vendors will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17.

The Western Carolina State Fairgrounds are at 561 May Royal Drive.

For more information, including full schedules, visit LetsRideAiken.com.