Directions to Fairgrounds

Location
Airport
Directions
Lodgings - Preferred Hotels
Campgrounds

Location

The South Carolina State Fair is located in the Capital city of Columbia.
Physical Address: 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC 29201
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 393, Columbia SC 29202

Airport

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
www.columbiaairport.com
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located six miles from downtown Columbia and near Interstate highways I-20, I-26, I-77, and nearby I-95. Its 14 gates serve Continental, Delta, US Airways and Midway Corporate. For more Information, call 803/822-5010.

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Directions to the Fairgrounds
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Landmarks To Look For When Traveling From Atlanta

    1. McDonald's - Corner of Elmwood and Assembly
    2. State Capitol on your left when on Assembly
    3. Koger Center and Carolina Coliseum on your right when on Assembly
    4. Fairgrounds Marquee - Corner of Assembly & Rosewood Drive

Lodging - Preferred Hotels (contact Nancy Smith for information on listing your hotel listed here)

Hampton Inn - Vista - Historic District
822 Gervais Street, Columbia SC 29201
Reservations: 803-231-2000 / 800-426-7866
www.hamptoninn.com

Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC

630 Assembly Street, Columbia SC 29201

Reservations: 800-359-8140

Online Reservations

Marriott

1200 Hampton Street, Columbia SC 29201

Reservations: 800-593-5465

Staybridge Suites

1913 Huger Street, Columbia SC 29201

Telephone:: 803-451-5900

FAX: 803-451-5901

www.staycolumbiasc.com

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Campgrounds (Public Service Information)

Barnyard RV Park
201 Oak Drive, Lexington SC
803-957-1238

Columbia/Camden RV Park
1354 Fort Jackson Road, Lugoff SC
803-438-8774
www.columbia-camden-rv-park.com

Edmund RV Park
5910 Edmund Hwy., Lexington SC
803-955-4010

Magnolia RV Park & Campground
Laurens SC
I-26 at Exit 60 - Only 50 minutes from Fairgrounds
864-697-1214
www.magnoliarvparksc.com

River Bottom Farms RV Resort & Campground
357 Cedar Creek Road, Swansea SC 29160
803-568-4182
www.riverbottomfarms.com

Woodsmoke Family Campground & Propane
11300 Broad River Road, Irmo SC
803-781-3451

 
Scholarships
Molly J. Brady
North Myrtle Beach High School
1st Year Recipient
Today at the Fairgrounds
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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
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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
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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
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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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