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The wonders of the 2024 62nd Annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair
Gabriel McQuaig, 1, of Sylvania enjoys chasing bubbles during the 2024 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
SCOTT BRYANT/staff
sbryant@statesboroherald.com
Published: Oct 20, 2024, 2:07 PM
A week of perfect weather along with all the tradition, pancakes, entertainment and fun of the 62nd Annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair wrapped up under an almost-full moon Saturday.
Record crowds took the livestock shows, listened to Beatles tunes, watched pigs race and strolled the midway while getting on a few thrilling rides
Here's a look back in photos of the 2024 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair.
Fair goers enjoy the Polar Express ride on the midway.
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Kiwanis volunteer Dr. John Gerguis flaunts his experience while manning a griddle in the Pancake House during the 2024 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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Gracie Ellis, 14, of Sylvania gets some practice in with her pig before Tuesday's livestock show.
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Leder Hernandez of Sarasota, Fla. demonstrates his jump rope prowess on the wheel of danger during The Steamers Thrill Show.
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Maddox Gay, 2, of Statesboro cheers enthusiastically for her favorite pics during the Rosaire’s Royal Races show.
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The moon peeks out from behind a cloud as Free Fall riders begin their gravity-driven journey during the 2024 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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Fair goers stroll through the colorful midway.
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Dakota Hagins, left, and brother Sage take stock of their fair prizes while mom Amber Reddick grabs a bite at the Pancake House.
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Charles Gordon, right and son Steven feed cut sugar cane into the press to produce raw juice before cooking down into syrup during the 2024 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Gordan family has been producing cane syrup at the fair since 2011.
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Abigail Douglas, 13, of Metter corners her reluctant pig “Peppermint” for a bath before one of the livestock shows at the 2024 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair.
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Giant skeletons in front of the Statesboro Powersports display welcome visitors to the 2024 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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