Carolina Lights Passes on Sale Now!

Oct. 11-22, 2023

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2020 Carolina Lights at South Carolina State Fair
Photographer: Amanda Cooper

Learn about exciting events happening throughout the year at the S.C. State Fairgrounds.

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Please check back often for updated listings. 

Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show

March 10-12

Cantey, Goodman & Ellison Buildings

Parking – $5 – Enter Gate 6 – George Rogers Blvd.

SC Arms Collectors Association Gun & Knife Show

March 18-19

Cantey & Goodman Buildings

Parking – $5 – Enter Rocket Gate – 1200 Rosewood Dr.

Harry Hampton Wildlife “Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic”

March 24-26

Entire Fairgrounds

Parking – $5 – Enter Gate 6 – George Rogers Blvd.

Columbia International Festival

April 1-2

Cantey & Goodman Buildings

Parking – $5 – Enter Gate 6 – George Rogers Blvd.

Soda City Auto Show

May 20-21

Entire Fairgrounds

Parking – $5 – Enter Gate 6 – George Rogers Blvd.

South Carolina Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

May 27

Entire Fairgrounds

Parking – $5 – Enter Gate 6 – George Rogers Blvd.

SC Arms Collectors Association Gun & Knife Show

June 10-11

Cantey & Goodman Buildings

Parking – $5 – Enter Rocket Gate – 1200 Rosewood Dr.

HOT ROD Power Tour 2023 

June 13

Entire Fairgrounds

Parking – Enter Gate 6 – George Rogers Blvd.

Carolina Lights, Drive-Through Light Show

December 3 – 26, 2022 (Closed Christmas Day)

Sunday – Thursday: 6-9pm

Friday & Saturday: 6-10pm

South Carolina State Fair

October 11-22, 2023

Promoters & Exhibitors

Reserve RV Parking

Meet Valerian,
2022 scholarship recipient

Valerian Alexander Bruce

Valerian Alexander Bruce
Charleston Southern University,
Kiniesology

See last year’s recipients!

2022 Scholarship Recipients

53 SC students who excel in academics, extracurriculars, and community service.

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