Wednesday, October 14, 2009
| Gates: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Buildings: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Midway: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
TREEmendous Fun Values Today ::
.: Pay-One-Price (POP) Ride Day
Ride all day for $23
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.: FREE Parking
Each and every day of the Fair in all Fair parking lots.
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.: Opening Day of the Fair
$1 Admission for everyone! Gates open at 3:00 pm.
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PEPSI Grandstand ::
.: No Concert Today
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Gate Admission ::
.: $1 Admission - Opening Day Special - TREEmendous FUN Value!
Gates open at 3:00 PM.
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Special Event ::
.: USC Basketball Hoopla
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WIS Spirit of Carolina Stage |
.: No. 02 Farm Bureau Insurance Race Car on Display (Weather Permitting)
Stop by to see the high powered No. 02 Farm Bureau Insurance race car on display as you enter the South Gate. This authentic Joe Gibbs Racing Camry produces more than 750 horsepower, and is built for one thing: speed.
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Daily Attractions ::
.: Farmer for a Day Activity Station - Americraft-Cantey Building
Delight in finding eggs nestled in the straw under the chickens, plucking a shiny apple off the tree, and digging deep in the sand for the perfect potato. All the while, seeing, touching and feeling where food really comes from...the farm.
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.: Milk Maker Activity Station - Americraft-Cantey Building
Learn that milk and milk products come from the farm. Milk a cow - milking by hand is hard work! Toss bean bags with milk products into the matching box. A fun and interactive way to remind families that cows are responsible for many of our favorite foods.
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.: Congaree National Park Exhibit: Colors of the Forest - Ellison Building
Did You Know?
Congaree National Park has the largest Loblolly Pine in the United States. It is as tall as a 16 story building. |
.: Spunkmeyer Cookies - Moore Building
Fresh-baked cookies on sale (2 for $1) in the Cookie Kitchen. Smells are FREE! Proceeds benefit the SC State Fair Scholarship Fund.
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.: Commerford & Sons Petting Zoo - Academic Avenue
A fun, friendly and safe family exhibit with rides, games, and a unique chance to interact with exotic animals. Enjoy pony, elephant & camel rides.
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.: Sandscapes - Ellison Building
Art & Entertainment by the ton. Theme sculpture made with 150,000 lbs. (75 tons) of sand!
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.: Roadside Market - Americraft-Cantey Building
Purchase fresh SC grown produce daily from McLeod Farms.
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.: SC State Fair Sky Ride - Front of Nutt Cattle Arena
Ride above the crowd for a spectacular and relaxing aerial view of the SC State Fair!
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.: Sea Lion SPLASH! - South Gate
Sea lions have evolved from bear like ancestors and have adapted very well to their marine environment. Along with their streamlined body, their flexibility allows them to be agile and maneuver through the water quickly. They can dive to depths of approximately 1000 feet and can hold their breath for 10-20 minutes depending on the species.
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.: Carl Brunson - WACH Fox Food Tent
A crowd favorite...enjoy some fine fair food and listen to this amazing One-Man Band.
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.: Mad Science - Newtons Revenge - Ruff Building
Explore the zany side of science with a little help from Sir Isaac Newton. Perform wacky experiments to investigate the principles of inertia, acceleration, actions and reactions.
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.: Nerveless Nocks - North Gate
Vortex of Doom Motorcycle Gymnastic Daredevil Show. Descendents of the Swiss Circus Family 'Nock' and are among the most respected aerial stunt artists in the world today.
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.: Agri-Cadabra - Front of Rosewoods
Educational agricultural magic show.
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.: Mitchell Showboat Marionettes - Front of Moore Building
Comedy ventriloquism and fast-paced variety marionette shows.
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.: High Rollers - Americraft-Cantey Building (Upstairs)
Travelling bike exhibit.
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.: Swifty Swine Racing Pigs - Front of Nutt Cattle Arena
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.: Boogie Bodies - Netterfield Stage
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.: RESTORE, REPRODUCE, RENOVATE
Harriet and Charles Sparks have traveled the world. Come see their collection of beautiful antique linen, lace and garments on display daily in the Moore Building. Harriet will be demonstrating heirloom sewing techniques and answering your questions.
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Mobile Marketing ::
| Vocal Trash (appearing only 10/14-19)
Netterfield Stage
| Terrence B & Hypno-Dog
WLTX Stage
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| Sean Emery
WLTX Stage
| 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
ETV Character - Leona (Between the Lions)
Front of Americraft-Cantey Building
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| Millie the Monkey
Roving
| Washboard Willie
Roving
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| Izzy & Glitter
Roving
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| Small Stock - Baby Chicks on Ferris Wheel and Baby Ducks on Water Slide. See also, rabbits, chickens, cavies, waterfowl, and wildlife.
Small Stock Building
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| 7:30 AM-10:30 AM
Flowers - Old Rose Show exhibits received; Judging at 11 am closed to public
Ellison Building
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| 3:00 PM-9:00 PM
Palmetto Pearlers - Knitting techniques & displays...learn to knit!!!
Moore Building
| 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
SPAM Samples with Daryl Santilli
Moore Builidng - Cooking Stage
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| 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
SPAM Sampling w/Daryl Santilli
On Stage Moore Building
| 5:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sampling of Legendary Food w/Texas Roadhouse
On Stage Moore Building
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| 3:00 PM-10:00 PM
Fine Art Gazebo Gallery - Featured Artist: Susan Harkey, Elgin
Americraft - Cantey Building
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