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SOUTH
CAROLINA STATE
FAIR E-NEWS
South
Carolina State Fair Agricultural and Mechanical Society
of South Carolina
FALL
2006 *
2006 FAIR DATES ~ OCTOBER 11 - 22
* COLUMBIA
www.scstatefair.org
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In
this issue:
We've
pushed the Fair back to it's original time in October and
added an extra day of fun in 2006!!!
Twelve
fun-filled days await you at the South Carolina State Fair...
JUST
TO SEE YOU SMILE!!!
OPENING
DAY SPECIAL:
The
gates open on Wednesday, October 11 at 3:00 pm with a special
$1.00 gate admission for all...
JUST
TO SEE YOU SMILE!!!
Advance
Ticket Sales
SAVE
$$$- SAVE $$$- SAVE $$$
Purchase
your gate admission, ride, and Pepsi® Grandstand tickets
in advance of opening day of the Fair and SAVE
$$$!!! Find information at http://www.scstatefair.org/state-fair/advance-tickets.php.
You will also find Fair tickets on sale at selected Piggly
Wiggly stores statewide.
Purchase
Pepsi® Grandstand Reserved seats for $15 (includes
gate admission).
Joe
Nichols, Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 pm
Casting
Crowns, Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm
Blake
Shelton w/Trent Jeffcoat, Saturday, October 14
at 7:30 pm
The
Four Tops, Sunday, October 15 at 4:00 pm
***Bill
Pinkney & the Original Drifters, Wednesday,
October 18 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
***(no
reserved seats will be sold for either concert)
NewSong
w/Joy Williams, Friday, October 20 at 7:30 pm
Raven-Symone,
Saturday, October 21 at 5:00 pm
George
Jones, Sunday, October 22 at 4:00 pm
Reserved
seats are located on ground level directly in front of
stage. There are also first-come, first-serve seats in
the grandstand included with gate admission to all concerts
in the Pepsi® Grandstand.
Special
Promotions
Wednesday,
October 11 - Opening Day
$1
Gate Admission for Everyone...Just To See You Smile!!!
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
POP
(Pay-One-Price) Ride Day
Thursday,
October 12
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride
the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
POP
(Pay-One-Price) Ride Day
Chevy
Day at the Fair
-
Check out the new Chevy models located throughout
the fairgrounds
Friday,
October 13
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride
the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
POP
(Pay-One-Price) Ride Day
IFOCE
Eating Competition (WLTX Stage at 6:00 pm)
Mobile
Marketing - South Gate - Glucerna Freestyle
- Diabetes Control
Saturday,
October 14
Scout
Day - Boy and Girl Scouts in official uniform
admitted free from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Two
Ride for the Price of One (9:00 am -
1:00 pm)
Mobile
Marketing - South Gate - Glucerna Freestyle
- Diabetes Control
Marriage
on the Midway at 11:00 am on Netterfield Stage
Sunday,
October 15
Greatest
Grandparent Day - Pepsi® Grandstand at
2:00 pm
Miss
South Carolina Day - Netterfield Stage from
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Mobile
Marketing - South Gate (Glucerna Freestyle
- Diabetes Control)
Monday,
October 16
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride
the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
POP
(Pay-One-Price) Ride Day
Kindergarten
Tours from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (must be pre-registered)
Tuesday,
October 17
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride
the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
POP
(Pay-One-Price) Ride Day
Kindergarten
Tours from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (must be
pre-registered)
Physics
Day - All students wearing Physics Day
wristband admitted free from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday,
October 18
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride
the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
POP
(Pay-One-Price) Ride Day
FFA
Day - Official invitation must be presented
at gate for free admission
Seniors
Day - Special Entertainment on WLTX Stage from
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
NASCAR
Legends at the Fair - WIS Spirit of Carolina
Tent from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mobile
Marketing - South Gate - Carolina Care Plan
Thursday,
October 19
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride
the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
POP
(Pay-One-Price) Ride Day
Exceptional
Citizens Day - All permanently disabled
person admitted free all day. One additional person
may be admitted free if needed to assist the disabled
person.
SC
Education Lottery Day
Friday,
October 20
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride
the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
Time
Warner Customer Appreciation Day at the Fair
Saturday,
October 21
Two
Ride for the Price of One (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
SC
State Fair Princess and Prince Pageant "Crowns
Across America" - WLTX Stage
Jim
Hudson Day at the Fair
Sunday,
October 22
Military
Appreciation Day - All active and retired
military personnel, National Guard, Reservists, and
dependents with proper ID admitted free until 6:00 pm
Lunch
At The Fair - Ride the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle from Downtown
The
CMRTA and the SC State Fair have partnered to provide a
free shuttle from Downtown Columbia to the fairgrounds during
the hours of 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM each week day during the
2006 SC State Fair....Just To See You Smile!
Forget about driving in traffic and parking, leave the driving
to the CMRTA Lunch Shuttle and enjoy more time for lunch
at the Fair. Total roundtrip time: 30 minutes (15 minutes
each way).
Bus
route begins at parking garage on Richland and Assembly
Street with pickup on Richland, travel Richland to Sumter,
pickup at Sumter and Hampton, pickup at Sumter and Pendleton,
turn right on Pendleton, left on South Main, pickup on South
Main and Green, left on Assembly, right on Rosewood, stop
at North Gate to load and unload. Return trip begins at
North Gate, right on Bluff, left on Olympia, right on Whaley,
left on Assembly, drop off at Assembly and Green, drop off
at Assembly and Washington, right onto Richland and begin
again.
You'll
find the
CMRTA Lunch Shuttle Schedule and Map HERE or
call CMRTA Customer Service at 803.255-7100 with any questions
or visit www.gocmrta.com.
Focus
on Special Attractions, Roving Entertainment & Free
Shows
     
    
   
AMERICAFEST:
View a unique presentation of American History including
a Boeing 707 fuselage replica of Air Force One used by our
presidents. Stand in the Oval Office and issue your own
Executive Orders. See lovely First Lady Inaugural gowns,
wax figures and view an authentic Palm Beach, Florida voting
machine from the controversial 2000 elections. See one of
the nicest and most secure rides in the country; a 1984
Cadillac Limousine which served as the prototype for President
Reagan's fleet. Enjoy the opportunity for an official souvenir
photo from the Oval Office or as you deplane Air Force One.
View hundreds of authentic political memorabilia items from
elections and inaugurations past, including old and new
posters, buttons, inaugural medals and more! Featured daily
in the Cantey Building.
ANDES
COSMOS: All the way from South America and back
by popular demand, this group of musicians will wow you
with authentic Andean musical selections. Playing a variety
of Andean instruments, Andes Cosmos will entertain you with
their mastery of the Zamponos (panpipes made of bamboo),
their Quenas (flutes in various sizes and keys), and their
Bombo (a drum made of goat skin and wood). Be sure to catch
their performances daily as they make their way around the
Fairgrounds.
CARRIE
MCQUEEN - STILTWALKER: With her third visit to
the South Carolina State Fair, we are proud to present Carrie
McQueen roving the grounds. Not only is she an elegant and
glamorous ten-foot-tall Southern Belle, but she will amaze
you with her juggling ability as she strolls through the
Midway. A unique talent in the Fair community that you won't
want to miss. Roving the grounds daily.
COMMERFORD
AND SONS PETTING ZOO: Seen at the Macy's Day Parade,
the White House, and now the South Carolina State Fair.
Back by popular demand, the Commerford and Sons Petting
Zoo features camels, elephants, and ponies, and, for those
brave enough to climb on board, you can even catch a ride.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to get a closer look at
your favorite animals. While this exhibit is certainly a
children's favorite, it promises to be entertaining for
all who attend. Be sure to use the Wash Stations that are
conveniently placed at the exit of this exhibit and around
all Livestock exhibits.
DALE
JONES - JUGGLER EXTRAORDINAIRE: You might have
seen him on USA Today or in People Magazine, or maybe you
caught him under the big top with Barnum and Bailey. Why?
Because Dale Jones is the world's only one-armed juggler.
Using a style he invented where his knees, feet and chin
do a lot of the work, Dale delights audiences with this
quick wit and fun-loving enthusiasm. Described as "one
of the best acts in the business" by other fairs across
the country, Dale Jones brings his spirited fun through
the fairgrounds in what the Associated Press calls a "one-of-a-kind"
experience. Roving the grounds daily.
DANCEHEADS
(Presented by Kitchen Craft): A NEW captivating
and innovative party entertainment is taking the US by storm.
DANCEHEADS will keep guests of all ages entertained and
coming back for more! Not just lip-synching, not just karaoke.
DANCEHEADS super-imposes participants' heads on professional
dancers' bodies while they sing along to some of the greatest
pop hits of all time. The outrageous effect is completed
with fully animated back-grounds. Monitors allow delighted
viewers to watch participants become singing, dancing stars!
It's hilarious, mesmerizing, and the hit of the party!@
Fun-filled entertainment for everyone! Each guests receives
a DVD copy to enjoy at home. Create an event they'll never
forget with DANCEHEADS! Featured only October 11-15 on the
WIS Spirit of Carolina Stage. Check daily schedule for details.
DENNIS
LEE a.k.a. DENNY THE CLOWN: Probably one of the
best-known and most-loved entertainers at our Fair is Dennis
Lee. Dennis' love of people and the excitement he gets from
entertaining is evident by the crowd he draws year after
year. Loyal fans return each year to see and hear him perform.
He joins us again on the stage and also as the famous "Denny
the Clown". Don't miss this veteran performer who continues
to bring many smiles and much laughter to people of all
ages. Denny the Clown will be strolling the grounds and
Dennis Lee performing on the WIS Stage October 16-22.
HANSEN'S
SPECTACULAR CIRCUS THRILL SHOW: New in 2006, an
aerial thrill show that's sure to leave you breathless!
Watch the Rolling Diamonds, acrobatic roller skating sensations,
perform feats on a six-foot diameter platform that is seven
feet high, while blindfolded! Enjoy the artistic display
of beauty and strength of April Rose while she performs
30 feet in the air. You'll be blown away while Shane Hansen,
Master Juggler, attempts high speed juggling with clubs,
basketballs, tennis racquets, and even fire torches on a
seven foot platform! Finally, high flying artist extraordinaire,
Alecia Michelle, performs breathtaking acrobatic feats over
30 feet above the ground on the aerial cloud swing, ending
with an amazing dive where she is supported by her heels
alone! You don't want to miss this high flying and rolling
family as they amaze with their circus thrill stunts!!!
Performing daily at the North Gate.
JABALI
ACROBATS: Back by popular demand, the Jabali Acrobats
are returning to entertain you with amazing acrobatic feats.
The Jabali Acrobats will amaze you with daring acrobatic
displays and feats of balance, control and strength. You
don't want to miss these entertainers as they tumble, twist,
and bend to entertain you with towering displays. Featured
daily on the WLTX Stage.
ROBINSON
CARVING COMPANY sponsored by Carolina Oil and Gas:
It may just look like a log to you, but to the Robinson
family of Missouri, logs are their easels ...their inspiration.
The Robinson family can carve anything with a chainsaw from
exotic animals to Indian and Western art, to wildlife! The
Robinson's believe that customer satisfaction is what keeps
their business growing and their chainsaw art in such demand!
Come watch while they make your order come to life! Performing
daily in front of the Moore Building.
ROCK-IT
THE ROBOT: At nine feet tall, this entertainer
is more than a robot; he's a self contained light show,
music box, and dance partner. Rock-It walks in 48-inch strides,
so he'll probably beat you to wherever it is that you're
going! He'll shake, rattle and roll with the best dancers,
amaze you with various digital voices, and treat you to
an illuminating light show. He'll even steal your heart
as he serenades with romantic ballads! This rocking entertainer
will definitely make you smile! Roving the grounds October
16-22.
RON
DIAMOND - HYPNOTIST: When the state of Kansas repealed
a law preventing hypnosis shows, Ron Diamond was called.
Because of his reputation with corporate buyers, and fast
paced amazing comedy shows, Ron is a mega popular performer.
In addition, this amazing hypnotist is an accomplished magician
and mentalist. No other performer can compare to his talent!
PLUS, he'll even act as a stage manager and MC! Don't miss
this multi-talented hypnotist performing daily on the WLTX
Stage.
SANDSCAPES:
What would you do with 150,000 pounds of sand? With 10 World
Sand Sculpting Championships under their belts, there is
no telling what the sand sculpture professionals from Sandscapes
will come up with this year. Working from our theme of "Red,
White, Blue", these artists will be working throughout
the first week of the fair to complete another amazing sand
sculpture. Com and meet these skilled professionals that
have worked around the globe as they sculpt a completely
original masterpiece out of 75 tons of the simple stuff
you find at the beach. Featured daily in the Ellison Building.
STATUEVIVA:
You thought you saw her move, or didn't you? She could be
part of an exhibit, or is she?? The Living Statue, Michelle
Harrell, brings art to life as she poses in statue form
to entertain and perplex patrons of all ages. Her heavenly
performance will have you oohing an ahhing as you begin
to question whether or not she's real. Roving the grounds
daily.
SWIFTY
SWINE RACING AND SWIMMING PIGS: You won't believe
your oinkers! THE BOYS ARE BACK! Get ready
for an action packed, fast paced, high energy program that
is both visually impressive and entertaining. Watch as "Swifty"
the swimming pig plunges into an 8' tank, and as 4 piglets
haul bacon around the track. It's the fastest pig race you'll
ever see, and it's sure to make you smile! Performing daily
in front of the Nutt Cattle Arena.
TAYLOR
WARE - YODELER: You've seen her, you've heard her,
and you lover her. Taylor Ware, an "America's
Got Talent" Top 5 finalist, is coming
to the South Carolina State Fair to entertain you with her
impressive yodeling talents. At only eleven years old, Taylor
has already won many contest including the 2003
Yahoo! Yodel Challenge. With her younger brother
in-stride, Taylor will certainly make you smile, and hopefully
yodel along! Featured on the Netterfield Stage October 11-16.
THE
HARMONICATS: The "Cats" are back!!! This
terrific trio consisting of Mo Vint, Danny Wilson, and Michael
Burton will certainly catch your ears with their tremendous
harmonica playing talent. They'll be playing some of your
favorite tunes like Peg O' My Heart and Cherry Pink! Be
sure not to miss these guys perform ...they're the cats
meow! Performing on the Netterfield Stage October 11-16.
THE
HORN GUY: An entertainer with no horns barred,
where hearing is not believing until you SEE it. Mark Brown,
aka "The Horn Guy" takes the one-man band title
to the extreme. Donned in horns of all sizes and pitches,
this guy plays songs you've heard for years and never imagined
seeing them performed like this. Be sure to catch this talented
entertainer and dance, honk, or sing along! Roving the grounds
daily.
VOCAL
TRASH: They're BAAAAAAAAAACK! A hybrid of "Stomp",
and vocal stylings of the "Nylons", Vocal Trash
is back for the second year burning up the road with a fun-filled
show for the entire family. Vocal Trash is the brainchild
of longtime musical producers Linder and Brock, and is designed
to combine tight vocal harmonies with the grit of "street
instruments". They'll be drumming on trash cans, blowing
horns, playing guitars, and adding comedy to their act as
well. You don't want to miss Vocal Trash, they will DRUM
YOU AWAY!!! Performing on the Netterfield Stage October
17-22.
Become
a Sponsor of the 2006 South Carolina State Fair
Since
1869 the South Carolina State Fair has been a part of Columbia's
landscape. Over its twelve-day run (an extra day has been
added to the 2006 SC State Fair), the fair offers a unique
opportunity to reach a very large and diverse segment of
our population.
Average
attendance for the last ten (10) years is 576,286. The largest
attendance was in 2004 at 630,152 when we had perfect weather
for the full eleven (11) days.
There
is no better time than now to become a part of this great
tradition! For information regarding specific sponsorship
opportunities, please e-mail Nancy
Smith or telephone 803-799-3387, ext. 16.
Competitive
Exhibitors Like Online Entry System and OES Tutorial
It's
"thumbs up" for the Online Entry System
and OES Tutorial
as almost 2,000 Competitive Exhibitors electronically registered
their exhibits using the Online Entry System.
As of 9/20, we have received 626 new exhibitors via the
Online Entry System and 612 new
exhibitors via mailed entries for a total of 1,238 new exhibitors
in 2006!!!
Each
day of the Fair you can view the Home & Craft
exhibits in the Moore Building, Agriculture, Fine
Art and Student Art in the Cantey
Building, Flowers in the Ellison Building,
and Smallstock in the Smallstock Building.
Livestock competitions happen throughout
the fair and you may get a schedule of all Competitive Exhibits
by clicking HERE.
Good luck to all our Competitive Exhibitors!
If
you would like to register an exhibit in the 2007 SC State
Fair, just go to our website at www.scstatefair.org
in July, 2007 and select the Competitive Exhibits
menu tab to view the award winning
Online Premium Guide. While you're there,
be sure to check out the OES (Online Entry System)
Tutorial, a step-by-step movie guide to registering
your exhibits online. Open Entry Registration will run from
August 1 - 31, 2007.
Create
Your Own "Members Only" Home Page
Another
new feature to the website is the "Members Only"
Home Page. Log on to the SC State Fair website at http://www.scstatefair.org,
click on the link module "Register here
to enjoy free member benefits" and create
your own Members Only page with
interactive features such as Plan Your Day
(create your own Fair itinerary), send E-cards
to your friends inviting them to the Fair, add photos
taken at the Fair from your computer to the website, and
download coloring pages. We'll be adding
other features in months to come.
Just
log-in with a Username (your e-mail address) and a create
a Password to get registered as a Member. Then you may sign-in
to enter your personalized Members Only
page.
Attention:
Kindergarten Teachers
Deadline
Approaching: September 25 is the last day for teachers
to schedule their class to visit the fair on one of our
Kindergarten Days, either Monday, October
16 or Tuesday, October 17.
Information
is available on the website at http://www.scstatefair.org/state-fair/faq.php#Kindergarten.
For more information contact Lauren
Funderburk at 803-799-3387 ext. 15.
Attention:
Art Enthusiasts
It's
too late to become a Fine Art Purchase Patron at the 2006
South Carolina State Fair. The deadline to receive full
benefits of the 2006 SC State Fair Fine Art Purchase Patron
program was July 31, 2006. But you can learn about the program
and plan to participate in next years art exhibit.
Become a SC State Fair Fine Art Purchase Patron
by committing to purchase art from the 2007 SC State Fair
Fine Art Exhibition and decorate your home or office with
art work of your choice. Proceeds
go directly to the artists; there is no commission to the
SC State Fair. Click on this link for additional information:
http://www.scstatefair.org/competitive-exhibits/art/fine-art/section0104.php
Attention:
USC Football Fans & Tailgaters
Good
News for Fair-goers...there are no football games scheduled
at Williams-Brice during the Fair in 2006!!! However, requests
for parking spaces are at an all time high. With the closing
of several parking lots around Williams-Brice stadium due
to the building of condos, it is becoming difficult for
football fans to find a place to park and/or tailgait.
We
still have a few sites left in the "Carolina"
lot located by the RV lot on Assembly Street. The
"Mall" area of the fairgounds (where the "Rocket"
is located) has been sold
out since May. Not to mention the RV lot!
We have rented every hook-up site to season campers and
are overflowing for some of the other games into Gate 5.
If
you haven't reserved your site to park, call Steve Felsberg
at 803-799-3387 ext. 22 or 1-888-444-3247 ext. 22 for an
application or go on line at
http://www.scstatefair.org/throughout-the-year/usc-reserved-parking.php.
Also
available online are applications for RV/Camper parking
reservations throughout the year and RV/Camper parking reservations
for Concessionaires and Commercial Exhibitors during the
2006 South Carolina State Fair. Click on the Throughout
the Year menu tab, and follow the drop-down menu.
Or e-mail Steve
Felsberg or telephone 803-799-3387, ext. 22 for more
information.
2006
SC State Fair Scholarship Banners To Fly At Fairgrounds
Fifty
(50) $2,000 scholarships were awarded to high school seniors
by the South Carolina State Fair in the Spring of 2006.
Each recipient will have a personalized banner flying on
Academic Avenue during the Fair. The banner tradition began
in 2005 and we plan to fly these scholarship banners every
year all over the fairgrounds. Congratulations again to
these fine and deserving students.
>>>>>LINK
TO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS LIST<<<<<
The
scholarship program is held annually beginning in February
and announced via (1) e-mail BLAST to addresses in our database,
(2) EDBLAST to Guidance Counselors
from the SC Dept. of Education, and (3) public service announcements
in newspapers.
Rising
High School Seniors: Sign up now to receive a reminder
to apply for scholarship in 2007. You may add your e-mail
address to the SC State Fair Scholarship database by loggging
on to our website at http://www.scstatefair.org
and add your e-mail address to the Newsletter box. You can
add your address to several different databases according
to your interest. Of course, you can cancel your subscription
at any time by clicking on the appropriate link at the bottom
of the e-mail blast.
Monthly
Calendar of Events
Year
round events will resume on the fairgrounds in November,
so be sure to check our website for dates of events scheduled
through December at http://www.scstatefair.org/calendar/.
To
schedule an event at the fairgrounds, e-mail Tim
Wilson or telephone 803-799-3387, ext. 11. Or
click on the home page menu tab Throughout the Year,
and then select Facility Rentals from the
drop down menu where building specifications, fees, contact
information and application forms are available.
How's
that for a "sneak peak" at the 2006 South
Carolina State Fair? We've put it all together....
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