58th annual fair parades into the Boro

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58th annual fair parades into the Boro

Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair brings new sights, sounds to the midway

White capuchin monkey Gilligan taunts the audience, above, while riding Scooby Blue at the Banana Derby. Philip Hendricks and wife Anna (Banana), based out of Greeville, South Carolina have been touring for 12 years entertaining with their monkey racing show.

Monkey racing dogs — White capuchin monkey Gilligan taunts the audience, above, while riding Scooby Blue at the Banana Derby. Philip Hendricks and wife Anna (Banana), based out of Greeville, South Carolina have been touring for 12 years entertaining with their monkey racing show.

Published: Oct 26, 2019, 5:52 PM

The 58th annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair opened its gates Oct. 21-26. The week kicked off with the fair parade on Monday.

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Campers rock out at Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U

Samson Beasley, 12, center right, follows the lead of instructor Jack Blackmon as they keep the beat during Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

SCOTT BRYANT/staff

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Published: Jul 22, 2025, 2:36 AM

This week, Pladd Dot Music is hosting its Camp Rock U, a week-long camp for kids ages 8-12 that gives participants an entry into the world of music. Campers dapple with ukuleles, keyboards, guitars and percussion instruments and receive lessons in vocals and stage presence. There is still room for more campers in the final session of the summer beginning on July 28. Parents can sign their children up at www.pladdmusic.com/camp/.

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