SHOW DATES: OCTOBER 16th-18th, 2026
The South Carolina State Fair accepts entries for the following OPEN AND JUNIOR DIVISIONS:
- Ayrshire
- Brown Swiss
- Guernsey
- Holstein
- Jersey
- Beef on Dairy (Junior Only)
2026 Registration July 1st – September 1st
Register online below or download a PAPER ENTRY FORM and mail it in.
2026 Dairy Cattle Full Exhibit Guide Rules and Details ** Coming Soon**
Dairy Cattle 2026 Important Dates & Times
Open Entry Registration: July 1 – Sept. 1, 2026
Check-In: Wednesday, Oct. 14: 8am – Thursday, Oct. 15: 4pm
Books Close: Thursday, Oct. 15: 4pm
Show: October 16-18
Release: Sunday, Oct. 18: After the conclusion of Jr. Dairy Supreme Contest
Please Note:
**Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 is affecting lactating dairy cattle in the United States. USDA Veterinary Services has issued a federal order changing the importation requirements of lactating dairy cattle.
**The SC State Veterinarian’s office is working with the South Carolina State Fair on updating guidelines to reflect these changes for entry of lactating dairy cows onto the fairgrounds.