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Update October 26:

The fair is finally here on Thursday, October 29, and while all that we've written bellow still stands, The Post and Courier has put together a nice little welcome-to-the-fair piece; read it over here.

First reporting:

The 53rd Edition of the Coastal Carolina Fair is coming to North Charleston's Exchange Park October 29 through November 7.

Read more stories on this subject in our Coastal Carolina Fair topic page.The ten days of family fun include carnival rides and games, musical acts, all sorts of contests, nightly fireworks displays and much more. Take a look at the entertainment line-up for confirmed acts.

If you need additional convincing to go, just check out the video we did last year.

Advanced tickets can be purchased at reduced prices at participating Piggly Wigglys, the Naval Weapons Station and the Charleston Airforce Base until October 28.

For directions and pricing, hop over to the official Coastal Carolina Fair information page.