Commerford Petting Zoo
Commerford and Sons petting zoo is a family-owned and operated petting zoo featuring domestic animals and hand-raised exotic animals that just love attention. The Comerford’s have been raising animals for more than 50 years. Guests are invited to get up close and meet members of the Commerford petting zoo family. Don’t forget to wash those hands afterwards!
Daily down Academic Avenue
Swifty Swine Racing & Swimming Pigs
Always a favorite! Guests will be treated to an action-packed, fast-paced, high-energy program as “Swifty” the swimming pig plunges into an eight-foot tank, and four piglets compete for first place in a series of high-speed races. It’s the fastest pig race around!
Performing daily down Academic Avenue in front of Abernathy Arena.
Donkey & Mule Show
Come watch and cheer on mules and donkeys from full to miniature sizes competing in coon jumping, driving, english, western, ranch, trail, speed and costume classes! The American Miniature Mule Association (TAMMA) and The North American Saddle Mule Donkey Association (NASMDA) will be represented. There will also be open riding and driving classes and miniature donkey classes.
Abernathy Arena and Horse Stables, Oct. 17-18
Paso Fino Exhibition
The Pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino Federation of America, Inc. will present its annual exhibit, “The Classic Celebration Show.” This show honors the memory of one of the federation’s founding members and a great lover of the South Carolina State Fair, Mr. Creighton Shull.
Equine area near Abernathy Arena, Oct 8-9
All-Breed Ranch Show Featuring Horses, Mules & Donkeys
Something new is trotting into the South Carolina State Fair! On Thursday, October 16, the Abernathy Arena will showcase the All-Breed and North American Saddle Mule and Donkey (NASMDA) Ranch Show, featuring horses, mules, and donkeys in a variety of ranch-style competitions. With newly added classes like ranch reining, ranch trail, ranch pleasure, and ranch riding, this show highlights the skill, training, and versatility of equine partners from all backgrounds. Whether you’re a lifelong horse enthusiast or simply curious, pull up a seat and enjoy a unique glimpse into the world of ranch riding—right here at the fair.
Abernathy Arena, Oct. 16
