Oct. 8-19, 2025

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Equine Shows

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Youth Horse

Showcase your talents in our Youth Horse Department.

Exhibitors must be nineteen (19) years of age or under as of January 1 of the current year. This is also applied to each age division, i.e. 12 and under class entrants must be 12 or younger as of January 1.

Show Dates: October 10-12
Location: Abernathy Arena

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Paso Fino Exhibition

Presented by The Pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino Federation of America, Inc.

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 S.C. State Fair, Mr. Creighton Shull.

Please contact Patti Smith, Show Chair, at montage@sc.rr.com for further information.

October 8-9, 12pm Equine area near Abernathy arena

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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.

October 16,  Abernathy Arena

Ranch Show Bill

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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! 

Associations represented: The American Miniature Mule Association (TAMMA) and The North American Saddle Mule Donkey Association (NASMDA) 

Open Riding and Driving classes and Miniature Donkey classes too!  

October 17-18,  Abernathy Arena

2025 Show Bill

 

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