Rooted in Midway Fun

Prepare to be swept away on a whirlwind of excitement as the South Carolina State Fair presents an awe-inspiring lineup of rides. This year’s fair promises to create out-of-this-world memories for fairgoers of all ages. From thrilling sky-high adventures to family-friendly classics, North American Midway Entertainment brings you a wide range of rides and games for every kind of fairgoer.

Pegasus

For the first time in North America, North American Midway Entertainment proudly presents the one and only “Pegasus.” The super thrilling Pegasus is an over-the-top midway attraction for riders who like to feel adrenaline rushing through their veins. In Europe, Pegasus is consistently a number one ride at funfairs because of its high-speed antics and unpredictable thrills.

This first-class ride features an overly exciting free looping effect, so you can experience the rush of uncontrolled spins and gravity-powered flips. This is uniquely achieved by the main lifting arm supporting an additional rotating arm, counterbalanced with a crown of four vehicles with four seats each, for a total of 16 passengers. It truly is a feat of engineering unlike anything else on the midway!

The ride reaches a maximum height of 55 feet and rotates—looping freely and allowing the passengers to dangle their legs, giving them the sensation of being suspended in mid-air. The Pegasus spins at a shocking speed of 12 revolutions per minute.

Alpine Bobs

These fast, free-swinging toboggans will whisk riders up, down, and around. Just when you think it’s over, your toboggan trip gets a little faster, adding to the excitement.

Celebration Wheel

This towering 150-foot marvel features over 36 climate-controlled gondolas, each comfortably seating four to six passengers. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Columbia as you ascend into the sky in style. At night, guests can witness a dazzling light show as they soar above the fairgrounds. The Celebration Wheel is an unforgettable centerpiece of the fair. Don’t miss this chance to experience a truly magical adventure!

Midway Games & Prizes

The fairgrounds magic goes far beyond the twists and turns of the rides! Our Midway is packed with bright lights, cheerful music and the irresistible thrill of friendly competition.

Test your skills, challenge your friends and try your luck at all the time-honored carnival classics:

Classic Skill Games: Ring toss, balloon darts and basketball shootouts.
Crowd Favorites: Test-your-strength high strikers and duck ponds for the little ones.
Epic Rewards: Show off your game face and walk away with giant stuffed animals, fun souvenirs and ultimate bragging rights!

Pay-One-Price (POP)

All riders must be present to receive wristband.

The S.C. State Fair offers Pay-One-Price wristbands that are good for unlimited rides on any one day of the fair (valid all 11 days, including weekends).

Every single ride is eligible for POP, ensuring that you can maximize your enjoyment and make unforgettable memories.

Ride Vouchers

Ride vouchers may be purchased online or at participating Circle K stores. Each voucher may be redeemed at the fairgrounds for one of the following:

Pay-One-Price Wristband – Good for unlimited rides on any one day of the fair (valid all 11 days, including weekends). The rider must be present at the time of the exchange.
Reloadable Ride Card – Good for 90 ride tickets. This card can be used on any day of the fair, may be shared, and can even be saved and used next year if tickets remain.

Ride Voucher Pricing

Discount vouchers (Sept. 16 through Oct. 14)

$32 at participating Circle K stores
$33 online at scstatefair.org ($32 + $1 service fee)

During the fair (Oct. 15-25)

$40 at participating Circle K stores
$41 online at scstatefair.org ($40 + $1 service fee)
$40 at the fairgrounds (Monday – Thursday)
$42 at the fairgrounds (Friday – Sunday)

Ride Tickets

Available for purchase at the fairgrounds.
Tickets are loaded onto a reloadable card.
Cards are scanned each time you ride.
Cards may be used multiple days or saved for next year’s S.C. State Fair.
Additional reloadable cards are $2 (without tickets). There is no fee for cards redeemed with a voucher.

20 Tickets: $10

65 Tickets: $30

140 Tickets: $60

Most kiddie rides are 9 tickets.
Adult rides are 12-18 tickets.

Midway Express Access Pass: $20 everyday

- Grants access to the front of every ride line. Purchase at specially marked ticket booths around the fairgrounds.
- Rider must be present in order to purchase.

NO REFUNDS ON TICKET PURCHASES

BEWARE OF SCAMS
South Carolina State Fair admission passes and ride vouchers are only sold through scstatefair.org, at participating Circle K locations, or at the gate during the fair. We do not sell tickets through any other websites, vendors or individuals. If it’s not from one of these official sources, it is not valid.