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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State Fair serves up a taste of the farms in the Ellison Building
A taste of the farm living is being served up in the Ellison Building at the South Carolina State Fair. McLeod
State Fair Cookie Kitchen offers a tasty boost to South Carolina’s educational endeavors
Samantha Stonehill knows that with each click of the cash register comes a boost to South Carolina education. Stonehill is the
Fair’s gate superintendent welcomes guests with a smile
Siahee Shipman is keeping the lines moving at the South Carolina State Fair. When the 154th anniversary fair opened its gates
State Fair FANatic still passionate after 91 years
It’s a standing appointment that’s been scores in the making for 91-year-old Columbia resident, Delores Lee. And every October, it’s
The South Carolina State Fair Scholarship Helps Pave Road to Success for Columbia Pharmacist
Elliot Turner is grateful for the financial boost that helped him along the path to a successful career in the healthcare
Meet the Recipients: Ride of Your Life Scholarship Program
Here at the South Carolina State Fair, we know that supporting the youth of South Carolina means strengthening the future of
