If you’re younger than 18, the only way to visit the Columbia County Spring Fair this weekend is with a parent.
“Due to the number of unattended youths last Saturday that seemed intent on disrupting the fair, we feel these changes are necessary to continue to provide a family-friendly atmosphere and safe environment for all,” the Merchants Association of Columbia County said in an announcement.
If you’re 18 or older, prepare to show your ID as you enter the fair at 5462 Columbia Rd. Otherwise, starting at 6 p.m. April 26 and 27, all guests 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent. One parent can bring up to four children.
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Visitors ages 11 to 17 must buy their admission and ride tickets at the gate, according to the civic club.
The Merchants Association applied a similar condition to underage fairgoers last November at its annual Fall Fair.
The fair’s rides, games, performances and attractions continue through 10 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Gates open at 5 p.m. weekdays, noon April 26 and 1 p.m. April 27.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Columbia County fair requires children bring parents, organizers say