Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair opens Friday in Florence

FLORENCE, SC – The 68^th Annual Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair in Florence starts this Friday.  The fair runs for 9 days with all new acts including the human cannonball, a lumberjack show, the wall of death motorcycle stunts, barrier-free petting zoo, pig races and more. For the first time in Florence, the fair features the Crazy Mouse Rollercoaster.  Organizers say it’s one of the largest touring rollercoasters.

The fair consists of more than 10 acres of rides, amusements, games, food, and exhibits.  The ECA Fair is always held at the Fairgrounds, just pass Francis Marion University. It runs from Friday, August 17th through Saturday, August 25^th.   

For more information visit the fair’s website at http://www.ecafair.com/eca/tickets/tickets.asp.