2026 Show Dates: October 22nd-24th
The South Carolina State Fair accepts entries for the following OPEN AND JUNIOR DIVISIONS:
- Angus
- Brahman (OPEN ONLY)
- Charolais
- Crossbred & AOB
- Steers (JUNIOR ONLY)
- Gelbvieh/Balancer
- Hereford
- Red Angus
- Santa Gertrudis (OPEN ONLY)
- Shorthorn
- Simmental
- Sim Solutions
- Zebu-Based Breeds & Crossbreds
- Miniature Zebu (OPEN ONLY)
Beef Cattle Important 2026 Dates & Times
Entry Registration: July 1 – Sept. 1, 2026
Check-In Begins: Tuesday, Oct. 20: 4pm
Books Close: Wednesday, Oct. 21: 4pm (Junior Show books close Friday, Oct. 17: 4pm)
Show Dates: Thursday Oct. 22, Friday Oct. 23, Saturday Oct. 24 beginning at 10am each day
Release: Saturday, Oct. 18: Conclusion of the scholarship presentations
2026 Registration July 1st – September 1st
2026 rules and additional information coming soon.
Register online or download a PAPER ENTRY FORM and mail it in.
For Livestock Scholarship information, please visit HERE.
