(Updated 8/23/10 at 3:55 pm)

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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A Brief History of Competitive Exhibits at the South Carolina State Fair

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.

Today the Society has six exhibit buildings, totaling more than 125,000 square feet of exhibit space, and offers in excess of $300,000+ in premiums and awards annually in categories such as art, home arts, culinary, agriculture, horticulture, and livestock. We welcome you to show us your best at the South Carolina State Fair.

DEPARTMENT LINKS

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

(Please Note: Information is subject to change.)

BUILDINGS
BARNS

AGRICULTURE

CATTLE

FLOWERS

DAIRY GOAT

HOME & CRAFT

SHEEP

SMALLSTOCK

FINE ART

SWINE

YOUTH HORSE

 
OTHER LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS

*BARREL RACING EVENT NEW IN 2010

*Presented by Palmetto Lawn & Leisure. Clicking on Barrel Racing link takes you to the PL&L web site.

*DONKEY & MULE SHOW 

*STATE FAIR OPEN & FUN SHOW for donkeys, mules, & horses

*Presented by the South Carolina Donkey & Mule Association (SCDMA). Clicking on Donkey & Mule Show link takes you to the SCDMA web site.


RELATED LINKS

Online Entry Tutorial

Online Entry Instructions

Livestock Scholarship Applications

Late Entry Registration Period

SCHEDULES

Building Exhibits Delivery Dates

Building Exhibits Release Dates

Entry Registration Periods

Beef Cattle Judging Schedule

Dairy Cattle Judging Schedule

Horse Shows Pocket Schedule   

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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.

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