The West End Fair opens Sunday, Aug. 18, and continues through Saturday, Aug. 24. Admission is $8 for ages 11 and older and free for 10 and under.

Located in Gilbert at the West End Fairgrounds, the fair offers rides, entertainment, live music, food, historic exhibits, flowers, quilts, demolition derbies and a rodeo.

The fair kicks off with opening ceremonies, crowning of the fair queen, classic country and gospel music and a spectacular firework display.

On Monday, enjoy free rides from 2 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday morning is sensory friendly day for people who are sensitive to lights and noise. Rides will be offered as well as fair activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

When gates open to the public at 2 p.m. it’s Military Appreciation Day. Admission is free for all military personnel with a valid ID.

Senior Citizens Day is on Wednesday Aug. 21. Guests 65 years and older can enter the fair for just $4.

On Thursday, Aug. 22, students with a valid ID can enter the fair for just $4.

On Friday, admission is half-price from 2 to 4 p.m.

Throughout the week visitors can stop at the fair museum to learn about the rich history of the West End, see unique handmade craft tent and visit the animals to learn about agriculture.

Watch a wood carver as he makes unique designs and take part in the auction on Saturday.

Arena events include: quarter midget racing, demolition derbies, Black Cat Hell Drivers, truck and tractor pulls and a Bullride Mania rodeo.

Here is the schedule for the week:

Sunday, Aug. 18

Main arena: 11 a.m., Quarter Midget Racing

Main stage: 3 p.m., Opening Ceremony / Queen Coronation; 4 p.m., vesper service; 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Chris Eckert

Arena hub: 3 p.m., Kid’s Pedal Pull

Bandshell: 3 p.m., PV Clubs Cheerleading, and 7 p.m., Cartesion Dance Academy

Main arena: 9:30 p.m., Fireworks

Monday, Aug. 19

Free rides 2-6 p.m.

Main stage: 3 and 4:15 p.m., Last One Standing; 7 and 8:30 p.m., The Cramer Brothers Band

Bandshell: 5:30 p.m., PV Band

Main arena: 7 p.m., 1980 & Newer Full Size, Feature only Stock Junk Car Race, $12 admission.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Sensory Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Military: Free admission for all military with ID

Main stage: 3 and 4 p.m., The Rehrig Brothers; The Mahoney Brothers at 7 p.m., Long Live the Beatles at 7 p.m.

Bandshell: 5:30 p.m., East Stroudsburg South HS Band

Main arena: 7 p.m., Demo Derby, Small Car, Mid Size and Power Wheels. Admission is $12.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Senior citizens’ day: Admission $4 (65 years of age or older)

Main arena: 10 a.m., Antique Tractor Pull

Ag area: 11:30 a.m., Livestock Judging

Main stage: 3 and 4:30 p.m., Blue Angel Roy Orbison Tribute by Terry Harris; 5:30 p.m., senior program; 7 and 8:30 p.m., Jack & Davis Reid, grandchildren of the Statler Bros.

Bandshell: 6 p.m., De Nogia Academy of Irish Dance

Arena: 7 p.m., Demo Derby for Big Car/Mini SUVs, Full Size Trucks. $15.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Students’ Day: Admission $4 with school photo ID

Games: Ag Ed Arena at 3 p.m.

Agricultural area: 10 a.m., Halter Class Horse Judging, Driving & Trail Classes to follow

Bandshell: 2 and 4 p.m., Stacy Gable — Children’s Music; 6 p.m., Levels Dance Studio

Main stage: 3 and 5 p.m., The Honky Tonk Twins; 7 and 8:30 p.m., Burn the Jukebox, Variety, Tik-Tok Sensation Band

Main arena: 8 p.m., Black Cat Hell Drivers, stunt show. $16 or $50 for family of four.

Friday, Aug. 23

Main stage: 3 and 4 p.m., Steel Creek Band; 7 and 9 p.m., Lovelace — The Seventies Band

Bandshell: 6 p.m., Cartesion Dance Academy

Main arena: 6 p.m., 6200 Modified 4x4 East Coast PPL, Interstate Sanctioned Two Wheel Drive Trucks. $15.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Livestock Area: 10 a.m., Livestock Auction

Main arena: Noon, Lorah’s Garden Tractor Pulls

Main stage: 2:30 and 4 p.m., Whiskey Mansion; 5 p.m., wood carving auction; 7 and 9 p.m., Brian Dean Moore Band

Bandshell: 6 p.m., Fusia Dance Center

Main arena: 7:30 p.m., Bullride Mania Rodeo, $15.