The South Carolina State Fair’s more than 90 food stands are a haven for food lovers. In addition to beloved classics such as Fiske Fries, foot-long corn dogs, Greek salads, turkey legs and fried Oreos, fairgoers can enjoy the food traditions they return for year after year while also discovering new flavors that add to the fun.
NEW FOODS Listed Below!
Tanghulu
New Concession (Location 015 & 216)
Tanghulu brings a bright, colorful twist to fair sweets with glossy, sugar-coated fruit, Dubai chocolate sugar fruit and frozen bananas. Paired with 20-ounce Pepsi products, these treats offer a colorful mix of sweet bites and refreshing drinks
Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips
New Concession (Location 002)
Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips serves fresh, made-to-order food right in front of fairgoers, using 20-inch cast-iron skillets on display to showcase the cooking experience.
Menu options include sirloin tip dinners, sirloin tip pitas, veggie dinners, veggie pitas, sides of sirloin tips, mashed potatoes and mushrooms, sweet and unsweet tea and lemonade.
Dole Whip
New Concession (Location 217)
Cool off with Dole Whip cones and sundaes, fruit smoothies, sodas and frozen drinks. The new concession will also feature the 250 Smoothie, a fun red, white and blue fair drink made for America’s 250th. Topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles, the 250 Smoothie is served in a refillable Cole Concessions cup and brings a photo-worthy, patriotic twist to fair sipping.
Hot Blue Taki Fries
Fiske Fries (Location 050 ONLY)
Fresh-cut fries fried golden and topped with sharp cheddar cheese sauce and Blue Heat Takis for a crunchy, spicy kick.
Key Lime Crunch Funnel Cake
Deep Fried Sweets (Location 097)
An original funnel cake dusted with powdered sugar and topped with homemade vanilla and lime cookie crumbles, then finished with white chocolate sauce.
Bacon Cheese Curds
Wisconsin Cheese Curds (Location 025)
Fresh Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds hand-battered with bacon pieces and fried to golden perfection.
Strawberry ‘N Cream Lemonade
Deanna’s Diner (Location 224)
Strawberry fruit tea, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and cane sugar mixed together. Then layered with creamy vanilla cold foam on top and sprinkled with red sugar.
Fried Dubai Chocolate Truffle on a Stick
Orme’s Deep Fried Treats (Location 212)
Three Lindor Dubai chocolate truffles placed on a stick, dipped in sweet funnel cake batter, fried until golden brown and topped with Dubai chocolate syrup.
Deep-Fried Birria Taco
Deep Fried Tacos (Location 033)
Shredded Mexican beef, Mexican-blend cheese, onions and cilantro wrapped in a tortilla shell, dipped in beer batter and fried. Served with consommé and lime.
Red, White, Bleu Steak Sundae
Deanna’s Steak Sundae (Location 121)
Deanna’s steak sundae gets a major patriotic upgrade for America’s 250th. Fresh-cut fries are layered with red rocket sauce and grilled onions, topped with sirloin steak chunks and white homemade ranch, then finished with bleu cheese crumbles.
Reese’s Donut Burger
Deanna’s Diner (Location 224)
Just when you thought a donut burger couldn’t get any crazier — a fresh grilled burger with cheese and bacon is served between a homemade donut and topped with Nutella, vanilla icing and Reese’s cups.
Blue Hawaiian Lemonade with Piña Colada Cold Foam
DeAnna’s Drinks (Location 101)
A red, white and blue lemonade made for America’s 250th! Fresh-squeezed lemonade, pineapple tea and blue raspberry come together to create a vibrant blue drink, topped with tropical piña colada cold foam.
Guests can also scan DeAnna’s QR code, upload a favorite selfie, logo or phrase, and watch as a custom drink printer uses fruit and vegetable extracts to print the image directly on top of the drink. Snap a photo, share it with friends and let them know the #SCStateFair is where they need to be. Then enjoy your custom Blue Hawaiian Lemonade with Piña Colada Cold Foam.
A dairy-free coconut cream cold foam option is also available.
Red, White & Blue Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon Rolls (Location 221)
Fresh strawberries and fresh blueberries with custom frosting and star sprinkles.
Dippin’ Dots Dirty Soda
Dippin’ Dots (Location 001)
Say hello to your new favorite drink remix – Dippin’ Dots Dirty Soda Floats! Fizzy, creamy, colorful and fun, it’s part drink, part dessert and a totally new way to enjoy the “ice cream of the future” at the fair.
Red, White & Blue Rocket Pop Lemonade
Strawberry Shortcake (Location 223)
A patriotic twist on a fan favorite, this refreshing drink starts with fresh-squeezed strawberry lemonade and adds two festive flavors inspired by the classic red, white and blue Bomb Pop. The result is a colorful, nostalgic treat that brings back the taste of childhood summer.
Looking for a fair treat at a great price? Check out these menu items available for just $5 during the South Carolina State Fair.
Red Candy Apple or Large Popcorn
Locations 038 and 053 – Netterfield’s
Choose a classic red candy apple with a glossy candy coating or a large serving of fresh, buttery popcorn — two fair favorites perfect for snacking while exploring the fairgrounds.
Corn Dog
Location 141 – Netterfield’s
A golden fair classic served hot and ready to enjoy.
Breadsticks
Location 145 – Netterfield’s
Three warm breadsticks topped with buttery garlic sauce. Parmesan cheese and marinara dipping sauce are available at no extra charge.
Sweet Potato
Location 081 – Carousel Foods
A hot, fluffy baked sweet potato served with rich butter and your choice of brown sugar or brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet, comforting treat.
Palmetto Kettle Corn
Location H1
A fresh bag of classic kettle corn featuring a light, crunchy mix of sweet and savory flavors.
250 Smoothie
Location 217 – Cole Concessions
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a colorful red, white and blue frozen smoothie topped with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.
Cinnamon Stix
Location 221 – “Cinnamon Roll” Food Stand
The stand’s famous cinnamon roll reimagined as three delicious cinnamon sticks served with a side of cream cheese frosting.
Corn Dog, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich, French Fries, Nachos or Cold Drinks
Location 086 – “Giant Tenderloin” Food Stand
Choose from a lineup of classic fair favorites, including a corn dog, hamburger, hot dog, chicken sandwich, French fries, nachos or a cold drink.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pro Kitchen Cookie Kitchen, Goodman Building
Enjoy six fresh, warm chocolate chip cookies for just $5 while supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit the S.C. State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship Program.
A Sweet Reminder: These Treats Support Our Community
OLIVER GOSPEL MISSION COFFEE
NEW LOCATION, Located inside the Moore Building
Transformed Coffee. Transformed Lives.
The Roastery, a social enterprise of Oliver Gospel Mission, helps fund recovery and emergency services for people experiencing homelessness. Each cup of freshly roasted coffee provides a meal for a neighbor in need, and purchasing a bag provides a night of shelter. Visit The Roastery at this year’s fair and enjoy perfectly roasted coffee.
NEW LOCATION, Located inside the Goodman Building
Enjoy warm, freshly baked cookies at the Pro Kitchen Cookie Kitchen during this year’s fair. A favorite fair tradition, these sweet treats are rooted in simple goodness and made even better by the mission they support. With each cookie purchase, you help support the S.C. State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which helps South Carolina students pursue their educational goals. Pair your cookies with a cold glass of milk and enjoy a treat that gives back.
Get ready to show how you are Rooted in Fun with a sweet reward! Download a fun coloring page from our website at scstatefair.org/colorme featuring this year’s theme. Color your creation, then bring it to the Pro Kitchen Cookie Kitchen (located in the Goodman Building) during the fair. Trade your masterpiece for a FREE delicious cookie!
LUNCH BUNCH
Join the Lunch Bunch! Pop in and out of the S.C. State Fair for lunch with a special Lunch Bunch ticket, available from noon to 2 p.m. each weekday (except Thursday, Oct. 15). Pay your entry fee and receive a refundable $20 ticket. Return to the ticket booth with the ticket by 2 p.m. to get your money back.
