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During the fair, tune-in to Radio 1610AM (approximate three-mile radius of the fairgrounds) for traffic conditions, weather, accidents on major roadways leading to fairgrounds, emergencies, closings, and any other occurrence that may affect your travel and arrival at the fairgrounds.

Approximate range of radio coverage...

I-26 East from Greenville / Spartanburg:

  1. Follow I-26 to I-126 all the way to Columbia.
  2. Where I-126 ends, take the Elmwood Exit.
  3. Go to second traffic light. Turn right at the McDonald's onto Assembly Street.
  4. Travel approximately two (2) miles; look for the Fairgrounds marquee on the right.

I-26 West from Charleston:

  1. From I-26 take I-77 North.
  2. Travel to Exit #5, Bluff Road.
  3. Take Bluff Road exit and turn left onto Bluff Road.
  4. Travel approximately three (3) miles to the traffic light by Williams Brice Stadium; the Fairgrounds will be on the right past the light.

I-77 South from Charlotte:

  1. From I-77 take Exit #6, Shop Road.
  2. Follow Shop Road approximately three (3) miles and you will be facing the Fairgrounds.

I-20 West from Florence:

  1. From I-20 take I-77
  2. South to Exit #6, Shop Road.
  3. Follow Shop Road approximately three (3) miles, and you will be facing the Fairgrounds.

US-76 West / US-378 West from Sumter

  1. Take US-76 West/US-378 West to Columbia.
  2. Continue on Garners Ferry Road to N. Beltline Blvd.
  3. Turn left on N. Beltline Blvd to Rosewood Drive.
  4. Bear right on Rosewood Drive to Assembly Street/George Rogers Blvd.
  5. Turn left on George Rogers Blvd. at the Fairgrounds.

I-20 East from Atlanta:

  1. From I-20 take Exit 64-A.
  2. Stay in the far left lane until it becomes Elmwood Avenue.
  3. Go to second traffic light.
  4. Turn right at the McDonald's onto Assembly Street.
  5. Travel approximately two (2) miles and you will be facing the Fairgrounds.

Recommended Hotels:

Clarion Hotel Columbia

1615 Gervais Street

Columbia SC 29201

Reservations:

803-771-8711

803-252-9347 Fax

Courtyard at USC Columbia
630 Assembly Street
Columbia SC 29201

Reservations: 800-359-8140

DoubleTree by Hilton

2100 Bush River Road

Columbia, SC 29210

Reservations:

803-731-0300

803-731-4892 Fax

Marriott
1200 Hampton Street
Columbia SC 29201

Reservations: 800-593-5465


Staybridge Suites
1913 Huger Street
Columbia SC 29201

Reservations: 803-451-5900