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South Carolina State Fair

The fair’s final week: rides, animals, fair food and shows. Thursday, Oct. 22 opens with a sensory-friendly morning, and the fair closes Sunday at 8.

$20 at the gateAll ages
When
Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)
Cost
$20 at the gate ($16 online, $15 at Circle K); 5 and under free; ride vouchers $40–42
Best ages
All ages
Where
South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Hours

Monday, Oct 19Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)
Tuesday, Oct 20Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)
Wednesday, Oct 21Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)
Thursday, Oct 22Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)
Friday, Oct 23Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)
Saturday, Oct 24Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)
Sunday, Oct 25Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)

Good to know

Address
South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia, SC 29201 Open in Maps ↗

Last checked on scstatefair.org. Plans change, so check the official page before you load the car.

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