Step Right Up to the Fun!
Returning for a sixth year at the South Carolina State Fair, the CIRCUS at the Fair is back and better than ever with fresh and exciting entertainment, familiar and new—all with this year’s Disco Daze theme. Daily admission to the CIRCUS is free with fair admission and it is located next to the Ellison Building near the South Gate entrance. Three CIRCUS shows will take place daily at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., each running 40 minutes. The incredible acts featured at this year’s CIRCUS are sure to wow fans of all ages with spectacular and unique talent never seen before!
RINGMASTER IAN GARDEN
Returning for his sixth year at the South Carolina State Fair, seasoned circus veteran and charismatic Ringmaster Ian Garden leads the show once again—joined by a dazzling lineup of sensational and mesmerizing acts sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
THE REMARKABLE RENALDO & LITTLE LOU
The husband-and-wife clown duo return for a second consecutive year, bringing nearly 20 years of crowd-pleasing charm. With past performances at zippo’s circus in england, circus sarasota, and fairs across the u.s., they deliver a signature mix of slapstick, audience fun, and heartwarming humor.
LOPEZ THRILL RIDERS
The lopez thrill riders bring heart-pounding excitement to the globe of death with a daring 4-wheeler stunt inside a steel sphere. Watch as they defy gravity and race at high speeds in this thrilling, edge-of-your-seat performance.
IAN FAROANEL
A world-class hand-balancing artist, he brings strength, grace, and jaw-dropping control to every performance. With appearances in the Super American Circus and the Jaffa Shrine Circus, his elegant cane-balancing act is sure to leave fairgoers in awe.
NICOLE MONTGOMERY
Aerial display featuring Nicole Montgomery delivers breathtaking feats on straps, hoop, and rope with amazing strength and elegance. A specialist since her teens, she’s dazzled audiences worldwide with her stunning and dynamic aerial artistry
BRANDO ANASTASINI
A ninth-generation circus performer, he brings skill, style, and precision to the tight wire with daring flips and graceful balance high above the ring. Recently honored by the Circus Ring of Fame’s Generation NeXt program, his performance is a thrilling display of tradition and talent.
THE RIMAR DUO
A dazzling Las Vegas–based roller-skating act, they blend acrobatic flair with choreographed elegance on quad skates. With viral performances on TikTok and Instagram, and appearances at top venues in Miami and Vegas, their dynamic spins and lifts deliver high-energy spectacle and crowd-pleasing wow moments.
