Discount tickets are now available for the 155th South Carolina State Fair, running from October 9-20 in Columbia. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent on admission and ride tickets by purchasing in advance through October 8 at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. Discount Prices: Admission tickets:Continue Reading

The South Carolina State Fair is celebrating the state’s 46 counties with a special flash sale on admission tickets. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South Carolina,” the Fair is offering its lowest ticket price of the season. The flash sale will take place this Saturday,Continue Reading

More than $500,000 in scholarship funds are available for high school seniors statewide now through March 15 Columbia, S.C. – February 1, 2024 – The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is delighted to announce the commencement of applications for its 27th annual Ride of Your LifeContinue Reading

The SC State Fair was held at the South Carolina State Fair Grounds in Columbia, SC from Oct 11th- 22nd 2023. Matthew Bodiford took second place in – Department: Agriculture Division: 521 – Vegetables – Tray, Bunch, or Individual Specimens ENTRY# Class: 2121 – Mega Pumpkin, (1) Largest by Weight 251Continue Reading

Columbia is set to come alive with 12 days of pure excitement as the 154th South Carolina State Fair makes its return October 11 – 22. The event will offer fair classics and 13 new foods and drinks and two traveling exhibits. “From the blue-ribbon home-grown produce to the outstandingContinue Reading

The countdown is on for the return of the 154th South Carolina State Fair and discount admission and ride tickets are officially on sale. Buying tickets in advance offers significant savings of up to 50 percent. Tickets can be bought now through October 10 at a participating Circle K locationContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Fair has announced its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators for her commitment to promoting agriculture across South Carolina. Presented at the annual state conference of the agricultural educators atContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Fair has announced the 2023 recipients of its annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first time in more than a decade, the S.C. State Fair increased its total scholarship investment to $500,000 — awarding each recipient with $10,000. In addition, thanks to CircleContinue Reading