- 1South Carolina State FairColumbia, South CarolinaEst. 1869October
The South Carolina State Fair in Columbia is a 12-day October spectacular at the state capital, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from across South Carolina for livestock competition, entertainment, and fair tradition. Dating to 1869, it is one of South Carolina's oldest and most enduring agricultural fair traditions.
- 2The Great Anderson County FairAnderson, South CarolinaEst. 1901May
The Great Anderson County Fair in Anderson is an 11-day May celebration in the Upstate's electric city, one of South Carolina's largest spring fairs drawing families from the Piedmont region. First held in 1901, it has been a South Carolina agricultural tradition for over a century.
- 3Piedmont Interstate FairSpartanburg, South CarolinaEst. 1945October
The Piedmont Interstate Fair in Spartanburg is a six-day October celebration in the heart of the Upstate's manufacturing and BMW corridor, drawing families from across the Spartanburg metro. Established in 1945, the fair has brought South Carolina communities together for generations.
- 4Coastal Carolina FairLadson, South CarolinaEst. 1957October
The Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson is an 11-day October-November fair serving greater Charleston, drawing hundreds of thousands of Lowcountry visitors for the region's premier fair experience. Founded in 1957, it has grown into a beloved annual event for the region.
- 5Western Carolina State FairAiken, South CarolinaEst. 1968October
The Western Carolina State Fair in Aiken is a 20-day October-November fair in the horse capital of the South, drawing visitors from the CSRA region of South Carolina and Georgia. Founded in 1968, it has grown into a beloved annual event for the region.