ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — The Exchange Club Fair of Southwest Georgia began its opening ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fair runs through Sunday, Nov. 1.

What the fair offers

The fair includes something for the entire family:

• Petting zoo
• Pizza eating contests
• Line dancing
• Games
• Car show
• Dog show
• Magician show
• Live bands
• Wrestling

This is the 76th year the Exchange Club has hosted the fair in Dougherty County.

Proceeds from the fair go toward the prevention of child abuse.

Security measures

Security measures will be in place at the fair.

“We actually hire in the Sheriff’s department. We’ll have 35 Sheriff Deputies on our ground. Then, we also have our general security and our carnival security. We also have wanding at our front gate, clear bag policy, and, basically, we don’t put up with a lot of anything,” said Ralph Paustian, President of the Exchange Club Fair of Southwest Georgia.

Ticket prices

Tickets cost $15 for adults and for children taller than 48 inches. Tickets cost $10 for children under 48 inches. Tickets cost $5 for seniors 55 and older.

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