SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR E-NEWS

The State Agricultural and Mechanical Society of South Carolina

Winter 2009-2010       *       2010 FAIR DATES ~ OCTOBER 13-24       *         COLUMBIA

www.scstatefair.org

In this issue:

SC State Fair

Scholarships

Year Around

 

SAVE THE DATE

2010 South Carolina State Fair

October 13-24

Make a date to attend the largest event in the Palmetto State which attracts approximately half a million people over twelve days. The South Carolina State Fair will celebrate it 141st anniversary in 2010.

 
 

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Social Media News

ATTENTION FACEBOOK FRIENDS OF SC STATE FAIR

       

We recently noticed a long waiting list of folks who want to "Friend" the SC State Fair but, in just a few short months, we have reached the 5,000 maximum number of Friends. In order to have an unlimited number of FANS, we have set up a FAN page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Carolina-State-Fair/266141213747?v=wall and we invite you to be our FAN today!

The "Friend" page will soon be a thing of the past and will be shut down, so become a "Fan" of the South Carolina State Fair today in order to get the latest news of what's happening at the fairgrounds, early ticket sales, photos, videos, etc. We have some very exciting news for the 2010 SC State Fair and the Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers will be the first to know.

For the latest, breaking news, become a Fan of the South Carolina State Fair on Facebook today!

 

Have you "tweeted" today? Everybody's doing it, including the SC State Fair. Get instant updates on what's happening at the SC State Fair by following us on Twitter.

Links to Facebook and Twitter can be found on www.scstatefair.org home page.

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The South Carolina State Fair is committed to the education of South Carolina's young adults. In the past decade, the South Carolina State Fair has returned over $3 million to the community through scholarship endowments and grants to non-profit organizations.

2010 Scholarship information and applications will be available on the web site in mid-February at

http://scstatefair.org/throughout-the-year/scholarships/AcademicScholarshipLetter.php. Please check the web site frequently for updates.

Questions should be directed to Lauren Funderburk at (803) 799-3387, ext. 15.

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INTERNET RESERVATIONS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR
2010 USC HOME FOOTBALL RESERVE PARKING

Tailgate Under the Rocket

The SC State Fair is going through a transition to make all USC reserved football parking reservations available via Internet. These changes will make it easier to purchase or renew your space, manage your contact information, and receive important notifications from the State Fair office about gameday gate times or any other pertinent news.

Continue to check back with us on our website or our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates on important dates for renewals and first-time applicants! Thank you for your support and GO GAMECOCKS!!

For more information, e-mail Grayson Goodman or telephone 803.799.3387 ext. 14. GO GAMECOCKS!!!

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The SC State Fairgrounds is an ideal setting for many public and private events throughout the year with exception of September and October when we set up for the SC State Fair.

The year-round Calendar of Events, along with the Event Promoter name and contact information, may be found under the Throughout the Year menu tab at http://www.scstatefair.org or quick click http://scstatefair.org/calendar/index.php.

Facility Rental details and guidelines may be found under the Throughout the Year menu tab at www.scstatefair.org or quick click http://www.scstatefair.org/throughout-the-year/facility-rentals/index.php.

To schedule an event at the fairgrounds, e-mail Tim Wilson or telephone 803.799.3387 ext. 11.

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Online year-round event applications for RV/Camper Parking Reservations may be found under the Throughout the Year menu tab at http://www.scstatefair.org or quick click http://www.scstatefair.org/throughout-the-year/rv_information.php.

For more information e-mail Steve Felsberg or telephone 803.799.3387 ext. 22.

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Scholarships
Molly J. Brady
North Myrtle Beach High School
1st Year Recipient
Today at the Fairgrounds
There are no events scheduled today
Upcoming Events
3/12-3/14
Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show
Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia
Entire Fairgrounds
3/17
Truck Fest 2010
SC Trucking Association
Moore Building
3/20-3/21
Land of the Sky Gun Show
Mike Kent & Associates
Americraft-Cantey Building
3/26-3/28
Palmetto Sportsmens Classic
Harry Hampton Wildlife
Entire Fairgrounds
Newsletter
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:23:23
Ride of Your Life Scholarship deadline is 3/19/10. Details at http://scstatefair.org/throughout-the-year/scholarships/index.php

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:24:34
Our new Facebook Fan page is growing at http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Carolina-State-Fair/266141213747?v=wall

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:29:21
Join new SC State Fair FAN page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Carolina-State-Fair/266141213747?v=wall

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:17:15
The Ride of Your Life Scholarship program info & application available at http://scstatefair.org/throughout-the-year/scholarships/index.php

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:04:52
Last Day...Craftsmens Spring Classic Arts & Crafts Festival Gilmore Enterprises Americraft-Cantey & Ellison Buildings at the Fairgrounds

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:59:48
This weekend...The Craftsmens Spring Classic Arts & Crafts Festival Gilmore Enterprises Americraft-Cantey & Ellison Buildings

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:43:30
The Ride of Your Life Scholarship program info & application available at http://scstatefair.org/throughout-the-year/scholarships/index.php

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:32:41
SC RV Super Show & Sale - Thursday, Feb. 18 - Sunday, Feb. 21 at the SC State Fairgrounds. Follow us on the new Fan Page on Facebook.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:32:56
Boat Show 2010 - February 11-14 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Details on Calendar of Events at www.scstatefair.org.

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:45:25
Coming to the SC State Fairgrounds - Saturday, Feb. 6 - Clean Sweep Sale -sponsored by The Junior League. Details at www.scstatefair.org.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:12:48
Become a FAN of the South Carolina State Fair at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/South-Carolina-State-Fair/266141213747?ref=mf

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:48:03
Check out the 2010 Winter e-news at http://scstatefair.org/newsletters/2009-2010_E-News_Winter_Edition_000.php

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.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:06:07
DON'T FORGET this weekend is the Craftsmen's Christmas Classic! Visit www.gilmoreshows.com to print off a $1 off coupon for adult admission!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:24:31
Nov. 20-22 - The Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival - www.scstatefair.org

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:07:40
Nov. 20-22 - The Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival, Gilmore Enterprises, in the Americraft-Cantey & Ellison Buildings

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