The South Carolina State Fair’s 90+ food stands will be back and ready to serve up fried, fresh, and downright fabulous favorites. This year, we’re Harvesting Happiness—one delicious bite at a time—with brand-new eats that are sure to butter your biscuit and tickle your taste buds.
🍗 Don’t go bacon our hearts—check back soon for the full menu of new foods and a map to help you track down every tasty treat!
JIM'S FRIES
Located at
NEW FOOD CONCESSION
A fresh take on fair favorites with gourmet cut fries, sweet potato fries, deep-fried baby spuds, classic golden fries, and more served hot and crispy.
GIANT TENDERLOIN SANDWICH
Located at
NEW FOOD CONCESSION
Hand-pounded pork, breaded and deep-fried until golden and crisp from edge to edge. This oversized sandwich overflows the bun, delivering juicy, seasoned perfection in every bite—customized with your choice of toppings like lettuce, tomato, and onion.
CANTINA LOUIE
Located at #
NEW FOOD CONCESSION
Generously portioned burrito bowls, nachos, and a variety of corn on a stick to choose from-all packed with fresh flavor.
BRODY’S MAC & CHEESE
Located at #
NEW FOOD CONCESSIONAIRE
This Southern comfort food favorite serves up rich, creamy mac in bold, crave-worthy styles. From smoky Gouda to the hearty “Piggyback Mac,” every bite is warm, cheesy, and deeply satisfying.
SURF N TURF ALFREDO SUNDAE
Located at #
Fresh Cut fries coated in garlic parmesan, scoops of Sirloin Steak & sauteed Cajun Shrimp, topped with creamy Alfredo sauce loaded with button mushrooms and garlic cheesy bread croutons. We are bringing all the flavors of fine dining to the fair with this Italian inspired dish.
COTTON CANDY LEMONADE
Located at #
Cold brewed Blue Butterfly tea, watermelon chunks, grape pieces and blended with fresh lemonade. This fun drink will make you feel like a kid again. As always, no artificial colors, dyes, sweeteners in our flavorful drinks. We just let the fruit do that talking.
PARMESAN CRUSTED ON A STICK
Located at #
Tender chunks of seasoned steak flame grilled and coated in Parmesean and garlic cream sauce
PALMETTO KETTLE CORN
Located at #H2
Satisfy your cravings with Palmetto Kettle Corn’s classic sweet and salty treat. Enjoy their traditional kettle corn or indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of their movie theater butter popcorn.
PEACH COBBLER FUNNEL CAKE
Located at #47
A warm, crispy funnel cake is topped with a generous serving of classic peach cobbler. Enjoy it as is or add a sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
POUTINE BURGER
Located at # 224
Indulge in a flame-grilled burger topped with fresh-cut fries, warm cheese curds, and rich gravy, all served on a homemade bun.
CAMPFIRE DOG
Located at #224
A juicy all-beef hot dog topped with hearty baked beans and crispy applewood bacon – it’s like a campfire cookout in every bite!
DEEP FRIED GOLDEN OREO
Located at #212
Indulge in a Deep Fried Golden Oreo, where the classic treat is dipped in sweet, fluffy funnel cake batter and fried to golden perfection. It’s a crispy, warm twist on the beloved original deep fried Oreo, delivering a delightful burst of flavor in every bite!
Fair Favorites with a Purpose
While you’re exploring all the new eats at the fair, don’t miss these meaningful stops:
OLIVER GOSPEL MISSION COFFEE
Located at # 1, inside the Pro Kitchen Cookie Kitchen/Rosewoods Salon
Transformed Coffee. Transformed Lives.
The Roastery, a social enterprise of Oliver Gospel Mission, helps fund recovery and emergency services for people experiencing homelessness. Each cup of freshly roasted coffee – including flavored favorites – provides a meal for a neighbor in need, and purchasing a bag provides a night of shelter. Visit The Roastery at this year’s S.C. State Fair and enjoy a perfectly roasted coffee paired with a warm, gooey cookie – all in support of a meaningful cause.
Located at #1, in the Rosewoods Salon
Warm chocolate chip cookies are available in the “Pro Kitchen Cookie Kitchen”. With each scrumptious bite, you contribute to the South Carolina State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship Program.
Pair your cookies with cold milk OR with coffee from the Oliver Gospel Mission Roastery.
LUNCH BUNCH
Join the lunch bunch! From Monday-Friday, between noon and 2 p.m., pop in and out of the S.C. State Fair for lunch with a special lunch bunch ticket, available from noon-2 p.m. each weekday (except Wednesday, Oct. 8). Pay your entry fee and receive a refundable $20 ticket. Return to the ticket booth with the ticket by 2 p.m. to get your $20 back.
