COLUMBIA, S.C. — The 2025 South Carolina State Fair is just one week away in Columbia -- Oct. 8-19.

“The South Carolina State Fair is more than an event — it’s a tradition that brings our state together year after year,” says Nancy Smith, general manager of the S.C. State Fair. “From exciting rides and one-of-a-kind foods to live entertainment, competitions and showcases of South Carolina’s best in art, agriculture and more — plus a special appearance by celebrity chef Sandra Lee — this year’s fair promises something special for everyone.”

This year's theme, Harvesting Happiness, honors the fair's deep agricultural roots and its role in uniting communities. It also recognizes the S.C. State Fair's commitment to sowing the seeds of opportunity by awarding more than $500,000 in scholarsh

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