(Updated 3/9/10 at 9:20 AM)

The 2010 Premium Guide is currently being updated.

Please check back on July 1, 2010 for complete information and to register for the 2010 SC State Fair.

(Please Note: Information is subject to change.)

2010 PREMIUM GUIDE INDEX

SC STATE FAIR COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS

OPEN ENTRY REGISTRATION PERIOD

July 1 - September 1

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 Entry Forms  /   Online Entry System  /    Judging Results   

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Late Entry Registration Period

PREMIUM GUIDE LINKS

Click on a department link below to view rules, regulations, delivery dates, classifications, etc.

BUILDINGS
BARNS

AGRICULTURE

CATTLE

FINE ART

DAIRY GOAT

FLOWERS

SHEEP

SMALLSTOCK

SWINE

YOUTH HORSE

RELATED LINKS OTHER LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS

Livestock Scholarship Applications

Online Entry Instructions

DONKEY & MULE SHOW

Sponsored and under direction of the South Carolina Donkey & Mule Association (SCDMA). Clicking on Donkey & Mule Show link takes you to the SCDMA web site.

Online Entry Tutorial

STATE FAIR OPEN & FUN SHOW

For horses, donkeys and mules. Sponsored and under direction of the SCDMA. Clicking on this link takes you to the SCDMA web site.


SCHEDULES

Building Exhibits Delivery Dates

Building Exhibits Release Dates

Entry Registration Periods

Beef Cattle Judging Schedule

Dairy Cattle Judging Schedule

Horse Shows Pocket Schedule    (coming soon)

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2010 ENTRY REGISTRATION PERIODS
(begin at 12:01 am and end at 12 midnight)
(dates & times subject to change)
Please note the Late Fees applicable for each late entry registration period as follows:
DEPARTMENT OPEN REGISTRATON PERIOD
*Regular Exhibitor & Entry Fees
 

LATE REGISTRATION PERIOD   

**Regular Fees  + Late Fee

FINE ART July 1 - Sept. 1   (No Entry Fee) Sept. 2 - 10   + $25 Late Fee
STUDENT ART July 1 - Sept. 1   (No Entry Fee)   Sept. 2 - 10   + $25 Late Fee
AGRICULTURE July 1 - Sept. 1   (No Entry Fee)   Sept. 2 - 17   + $25 Late Fee
FLOWERS July 1 - Sept. 1   (No Entry Fee)   Sept. 2 - 17   + $25 Late Fee
HOME & CRAFT July 1 - Sept. 1   (No Entry Fee)    Sept. 2 - 17   + $25 Late Fee
CATTLE *July 1 - Sept. 1     **Sept. 2 - 24   + $25 Late Fee
DAIRY GOAT *July 1 - Sept. 1   **Sept. 2 - 24   + $25 Late Fee
SHEEP *July 1 - Sept. 1     **Sept. 2 - 24   + $25 Late Fee
SMALLSTOCK

*July 1 - Aug. 19  

Aug. 20  - Sept. 1   (Double Entry Fee)

NOT APPLICABLE
SWINE *July 1 - Sept. 1     **Sept. 2 - 24   + $25 Late Fee
YOUTH HORSE *July 1 - Sept. 1      **Sept. 2 - 24   + $25 Late Fee

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REGISTER ENTRIES ONLINE...IT'S EASY AS 1-2-3

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View the OES Tutorial to walk you through the Online Entry process.
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Click on the Online Entry System link on the SC State Fair Home Page, this page, or from any page in the Premium Guide.

  • "New Users" should type in your e-mail address as your User Name and create a password. You will receive an e-mail shortly from the SC State Fair; click on the link in the e-mail to verify that you registered to use the Online Entry System. PLEASE BE ADVISED: You need only register one time to create your account unless your e-mail address should change, then you must register again using the new e-mail address.
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There is no need to register again unless your e-mail address changes.

  • Returning Users may log in at any time to access your Home Page by using your e-mail address as your User Name and type in password.
  • From your Home Page, click on "Online Entry System" and select the department you wish to register your entry(ies).
  • From there you can complete your Online Entry Form; or click on "New Form" and complete forms for consenting family and/or friends.
  • Exhibitor and Entry fees may be paid using a MasterCard or Visa debit/credit card.

 

HISTORY OF SC STATE FAIR COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS

The first South Carolina State Fair was held in 1869 on a tract of land on Elmwood Avenue conveyed to the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society of South Carolina by the City of Columbia for the purpose of holding an annual Fair to promote the material, educational, agricultural and industrial interest of the State. When this area became too small, the Society moved the Fair to its present location in 1904. To enhance the State Fair exhibits, competitions were developed in a variety of categories to determine which entries were the best in the Palmetto State. With that same pioneering spirit, the South Carolina State Fair continues to host unique competitions showcasing a variety of industries, including those that extend far beyond agriculture.

The Society has six exhibit buildings, totaling more than 125,000 square feet of exhibit space, and offers in excess of $215,000 in premiums annually in categories such as fine arts, home arts, culinary, agriculture, horticulture, and livestock.

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This weekend...The Craftsmens Spring Classic Arts & Crafts Festival Gilmore Enterprises Americraft-Cantey & Ellison Buildings

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Boat Show 2010 - February 11-14 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Details on Calendar of Events at www.scstatefair.org.

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Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:55:21
Starting Today: Jr League of Columbia's "Holiday Market!" Check out their web page at http://www.jlcolumbia.org/?nd=holiday_market.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:41:04
Coming soon...Dec. 3-6 Holiday Market, Junior League of Columbia, Americraft-Cantey Building - details at www.scstatefair.org

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:50:06
STATE FAIR TAILGATE PARKING: Gates will open at 8am on Saturday morning.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:21:07
RV spots still available for the USC/CU game. Go to scstatefair.org & follow link to football parking page for "Individual Game RV"

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:20:17
RV spots still available for the USC/CU game. Go to scstatefair.org & follow link to football parking page for "Individual Game RV" app.

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Nov. 20-22 - The Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival - www.scstatefair.org

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Nov. 20-22 - The Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival, Gilmore Enterprises, in the Americraft-Cantey & Ellison Buildings

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