 In this issue: SC State Fair Scholarships Community Year Around BP Barber is providing design services to the South Carolina State Fair for improvements to the Fair's 30-acre parking area. The improvements will result in approximately 4,000 parking spaces that will be available for events at the fairgrounds, as well as University of South Carolina football games. The parking area features drive isles constructed asphaltic concrete pavement and parking spaces comprised of Bermuda grass. The parking area will be heavily landscaped with a 25-foot landscaped area surrounding the site and landscaped islands interspersed among the parking spaces. The landscaping features native trees and shrubs and local favorites such as Live Oaks, Red Maples, Black gums, Crepe Myrtles, Sabal Palmettos, Tulip Poplars, Abelias and Tea Olives that are designed to provide aesthetic interest thoughout the year, and spectacular foliage during the Fall. An irrigation system will be installed for maintenance of the trees and shrubs. The parking improvements also include new electric lights and poles. The storm drainage system for the parking area is a standard type system with underground detention to avoid the need for an above ground detention system. Services proved by BP Barber included site design (grading and strom drainage), landscaping planning and design, permitting assistance, surveying and construction administration services. The project is scheduled for completion in June, 2009.
Interested in being a 2009 SC State Fair Commercial Exhibitor or Concessionaire? The South Carolina State Fair, in operation since 1869, has average attendance levels 500,000+ people. The Fair is the ideal event for businesses and non-profit organizations alike to reach a large and diverse group of people.
All new applicants must complete an application available for downloading on the web site.
2009 Scholarship Application Deadline March 20, 2009 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. The South Carolina State Fair is pleased again to offer scholarships for 2009 graduating seniors in both public and private high schools or home schools in South Carolina. Fifty (50) selected seniors will be awarded $2,000 scholarships to be applied toward post high school education or training in a South Carolina university, college, or technical college. Applicants must complete the application in its entirety, enclose a current photograph, grade transcript for grades 9-11, and mail them to the Fair office to be postmarked by Friday, March 20, 2009 in order to be eligible. Applicants will be judged on overall performance and involvement, need, communications skills, and an aptitude for completion of application. Recipients will be notified by May 1, 2009. The selected fifty (50) 2009 recipients will be offered the opportunity to reapply for one of ten (10) $2,500 scholarships to be paid prior to the fall semester of their sophomore year (2010). Follow this link for additional information http://scstatefair.org/throughout-the-year/scholarships/AcademicScholarshipLetter.php Questions should be directed to Lauren Funderburk at (803) 799-3387, ext. 15.
Great Amercian Southern Desserts Bake-Off Contest
During the week of May 11-16, 2009, the Columbia Regional Visitor Center will celebrate National Tourism Week by highlighting the impact of tourism in our region through outreach events and activities. The 2009 theme is "Great American Traditions". We are partnering with the Carolina Children's Home and their BBQ cook-off by having a cook off of our own..."Great American Southern Desserts". Participants will be divided into three categories: Professional (Established Businesses, Bakeries or Restaurants), Standard (Non-Commercial), and Kids. The entry fees are Professional ($10), Standard ($10) and Kids ($5). Come by the Columbia Visitor Center, call, e-mail or visit our website http://www.columbiacvb.com for application entry form. The entry deadline is April 30, 2009. Trophies will be awarded to winners in each category. If you have questions, please call (803) 545-0002 or email jasouzu@columbiacvb.com.
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 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.
Online applications for RV/Camper Parking Reservations for events held year-round 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.
TAILGATE AT THE ROCKET 2009 USC FOOTBALL PARKING APPLICATIONS have been mailed to all 2008 patrons and must be returned by March 27. Football Parking information and applications 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/usc-reserved-parking.php. E-mail Grayson Goodman or telephone 803.799.3387 ext. 14 for more information. GO GAMECOCKS!!!
The SC State Fair e-Newsletter is published four times a year; Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall (FAIR issue). To receive a BLAST reminding you of this quarterly publication, sign up on our home page at www.scstatefair.org by adding your e-mail address in the e-newsletter box. You will be directed to create a User Profile and your name will be added to the databases of your interest, i.e. General Newsletter, Commercial Exhibitor, Football Parking, Scholarships, one of our Competitive Exhibit departments, etc. Be sure to add our e-mail address, geninfo@scstatefair.org, to your Address Book to insure the e-mail is delivered to your Inbox.
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