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Contact Information
For additional information and/or interview requests, please contact the marketing department via:
- Email: media@scstatefair.org
- Phone: 803.799.3387
Note: The best option is to email your request. Please include your name, publication/station, subject of your story and deadline date. This will allow us to identify the appropriate person and best resources available to fill the media request.
Media Twitter
This Twitter account tweets official South Carolina State Fair news, special announcements and other newsworthy fair happenings. These tweets will streamline the process of disseminating information, especially during times with breaking news. All official updates will be posted via this account.
Photography & Video Footage Guidelines
Please use the photography and video footage guidelines before gathering content at the South Carolina State Fair.
Digital Press Kit
We collect all South Carolina State Fair information into a one-stop-shop. The most up-to-date digital press kit is available here.
Fair Rules & Safety
Please read the Fair Rules & Safety guidelines before gathering content at the fair.
About the South Carolina State Fair
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was organized in 1869 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting South Carolina’s agricultural roots while supporting statewide education. In addition to the 12-day South Carolina State Fair, the charitable organization manages annual football parking, is a popular event venue and hosts Carolina Lights – Columbia’s downtown holiday drive-through lights show. The South Carolina State Fair has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships since 1997.
Recent Press Releases
5/11/23: South Carolina State Fair Announces 2023 College Scholarship Recipients
3/22/23: South Carolina State Fair’s Spring Fair Food Drive-Through Returns April 16-22
3/7/23: South Carolina State Fair Announces 67% Increase in Scholarship Funds
2/1/23: South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 Scholarships
11/5/22: Carolina Lights Returns Dec. 3 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds
10/5/22: Everything You Need to Know about the South Carolina State Fair
9/7/22: South Carolina State Fair Discount Tickets are Now Available
8/2/22: South Carolina State Fair is Now Hiring Temporary Positions
7/6/22: SC State Fair Now Accepting Entries for 2022 Competitive Exhibits