Weekend Youth Policy Changes Announced for Columbia County Fair
The Merchants Association of Columbia County Spring Fair continues through this Sunday, but event organizers have announced some policy changes for youth being admitted to the fair this Friday and…
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The Merchants Association of Columbia County Spring Fair continues through this Sunday, but event organizers have announced some policy changes for youth being admitted to the fair this Friday and Saturday.
On Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, all guests 17 and under will have to be accompanied by a parent starting at 6:00 pm.
"Due to the number of unattended youths last Saturday that seemed intent on disrupting the fair, we feel these changes are necessary to continue to provide a family friendly atmosphere and safe environment for all," according to a statement from the Merchants Association of Columbia County.
Weekend Youth Policy Changes
- Those 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent
- One parent will be allowed to bring a maximum of 4 children
- Purchase of admission and ride tickets will be required at the gate to allow entry to guests ages 11-17
- Identification will be required for youths 18 and above to enter the fair
Fair Hours:
- Tuesday, April 22: 5-10 pm
- Wednesday, April 23: 5-10 pm
- Thursday, April 24: 5-10 pm
- Friday, April 25: 5-11 pm
- Saturday, April 26: noon-11 pm
- Sunday, April 27: 1-10 pm
Gate admission is $10. Children 5 and under are admitted free.
The fair wraps up this Sunday at 10 pm.
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Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.
