This is a place where we share stories, favorite traditions, peek behind-the-scenes, and showcase the many people that have a passion for the South Carolina State Fair.
From corn dogs and blue-ribbon roses to roller coasters and prize-winning pigs, the South Carolina State Fair is best known for bringing 12 days of exhibits, competitions, food, midway rides and entertainment to Columbia each October. We are that – and beyond. The South Carolina State Fair is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that operates year-round. We have six exhibit halls and 104 acres adjacent to the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium. The South Carolina State Fair offers football parking and is a popular venue for major events such as home and garden shows, civic functions and charitable fundraisers. The South Carolina State Fair is also home to Columbia’s downtown holiday drive-through lights show, Carolina Lights.
Learn more about our non-profit organization and the lives affected by our mission.
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A Guide to the Perfect Fair Food Filled Week
April 15 – Tailgate & Walk-In. April 16 – 22 – Drive-through Fair Food, with *new* stay and eat option. April
Spending time in the stables at the S.C. State Fair
There’s a lot more that goes into riding horses than the general public often thinks. High school senior Ethan Willie explained
A First Date at the SC State Fair Turns Into a (Fair)y Tale Ending
There’s no better first date than the South Carolina State Fair. At least that’s what Kelly and Holden Clark believe who
Thistle and Lace – In the Business of Having Fun at the South Carolina State Fair!
If you came to the South Carolina State Fair this year, it’s likely that you saw the dynamic duo Ashley and
A Guide to Having a Holly Jolly time at Carolina Lights
Here at the South Carolina State Fair, we are celebrating the holiday season with our 4th annual downtown drive-through holiday light
Top 10 SC State Fair Traditions
Top 10 SC State Fair Traditions: After recently asking fair goers what their favorite traditions are, this is what we heard.
