Columbia County is celebrating its final fair weekend as families enjoy the fourth annual Spring Fair in Grovetown at 5462 Columbia Road.
Organized by the Merchants Association of Columbia County, a state nonprofit group established in 1962, the fair became an bi-annual staple after the MACC purchased permanent fairground property in 1994.
Dedicated to providing family-friendly fun, the fair offers all ages delicious foods, fast-paced rides, games, shows and access to furry animals.
Riders enjoy the Spring Fair during its last weekend of 2024. Staff photo by Liz WrightKristen Johnson, also known as Lady Houdini, wows audience members by unlocking multiple chains while submerged in a clear tank. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Audience members cheer at the Lady Houdini’s amazing feats on Saturday evening. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Siblings Emmie and Briggs DeMore play loud horns at the annual Spring Fair in Columbia County. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Sisko the llama takes a break on Saturday afternoon at the fair. Staff photo by Liz Wright.(Left to right) Addilyn Strickland and Kamiyah Nabors smile and laugh as they enjoy a kangaroo -themed ride on Saturday afternoon. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Children and teenagers laugh with glee on various fair rides on Saturday. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Delilah the spectacle owl interests audience members with feathers and claws during the fair’s Birds of Prey show. Staff photo by Liz Wright.André Young smiles as he competes in a water gun game at Columbia County’s annual Spring Fair. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Various exotic species are showcased under the fair’s animals tent. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Nevaeh Newton smiles on a bumblebee ride at Columbia County’s yearly Spring Fair. Staff photo by Liz Wright.(Right to left) McKenzie Brooks and her sister Reagan Brooks throw ping-pong balls to try and win a fish. Staff photo by Liz Wright.(Left to right) Olivia Valdez and Madison Maynard smile as they enjoy the fair’s famous Jekyll and Hyde ride. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Taliyah Hennings excitedly feeds a camel while walking under the fair’s animal tent. Staff photo by Liz Wright.McKinsley and her younger brother
Matthew Dawson sort theough ducks in hopes of winning a prize. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Zuri Coleman shows off her unicorn face painting while waiting for the fair’s New Stone Age show to begin. Staff photo by Liz Wright.(Left to right) Addison Carrano and her friend Lauren Mond smile for a photo with their newly won fish. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Two-year-old Loey Hebert explores the fair while holding a giant wolf prize. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Pig races at the Columbia County Spring Fair excite audiences on Saturday evening. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Audience members cheer for their favorite pig during the fair’s daily pig races. Staff photo by Liz Wright.Pig #5, also known as Donald Rump Roast, wins the second to final race of the night on Saturday evening. Staff photo by Liz Wright.The fair’s new Stone Age presentation showcases acrobats and dinosaurs while children excitedly laugh. Staff photo by Liz Wright.As the night drew to a close, the fair says goodnight with bright lights and loud music. Staff photo by Liz Wright.
The fair will offer a $30 unlimited ride special for its final day on Sunday, April 28, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Children five years and younger receive free admission and must be a minimum height of 36 inches to enjoy rides.
Liz Wright started with The Augusta Press in May of 2022, and loves to cover a variety of community topics. She strives to always report in a truthful and fair manner, which will lead to making her community a better place. In June 2023, Liz became the youngest recipient and first college student to have been awarded the Georgia Press Association's Emerging Journalist of the Year. With a desire to spread more positive news, she especially loves to write about good things happening in Augusta. In her spare time, she can be found reading novels or walking her rambunctious Pitbull.
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