The South Carolina State Fair is best known for bringing 12 days of exhibits, competitions, food, midway rides and entertainment to Columbia each October. The charitable organization, though, operates year-round. With six exhibit halls and 104 acres adjacent to the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium, the South Carolina State Fair offers football parking and is a popular venue for major events such as Carolina Lights, home and garden shows, civic functions and charitable fundraisers. The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting South Carolina’s agricultural roots while supporting statewide education. The next annual fair is October 11 - 22, 2023