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Setting up the 2023 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair
61st annual event begins with Monday parade
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After a rainy morning, an Amusements of America crew resumes assembling the Caterpillar children's ride s at the fairgrounds on Thursday, Oct. 12 in advance of the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Members of the Statesboro Kiwanis Club are putting the final touches on preparations for the 61st Annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair that begins Monday with the traditional parade down Main Street in Statesboro. There will be new rides, more food vendors, a variety of bands and other entertainment as well as the traditional agricultural exhibits and exciting midway in 2023. 

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Statesboro Kiwanis Club president Matt Anderson ties flags to tape dividing parking areas on Friday, Oct. 10 in preparation for the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair next week. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

The Fair kicks off with the annual parade on Monday at 5 p.m., with the fairgrounds opening at 6 p.m. and running through Saturday, Oct. 21.

Fair hours for 2023 will be 6 p.m. to midnight, Monday; 4 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday; and noon to midnight to close the 2023 Fair on Saturday, Oct. 21.

Admission prices will stay the same. Gate admission is $10, and advance tickets bought online at kiwanisogeecheefair.org are $8. Children age 5 and younger are admitted free.

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After a rainy morning, an Amusements of America crew begins the process of raising the massive Ferris Wheel piece by piece at the fairgrounds on Thursday in advance of the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff


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