SC State Fair opens Wednesday without delay
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Gates to the South Carolina State Fair opens Wednesday in Columbia after days of recovery efforts following historic flooding across the state.
Many of the vendors at the fair are using distilled water due to the boil water advisory from the floods.
This year there is a $5 parking fee.
All of the proceeds from parking fees will be donated to area flood relief.efforts.
“We felt like this was something the community needed and provides a chance for everyone to contribute”-Gary Goodman pic.twitter.com/bHJzYXU213
— SC State Fair (@SCStateFair) October 13, 2015
Are you ready to roam with the dinosaurs at the fair!! Don’t miss our newest attraction. #BeAPartOfIt #scstatefait pic.twitter.com/tKptYDl9TQ
— SC State Fair (@SCStateFair) October 12, 2015
This dinosaur is a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex and will be strolling around the fairgrounds to coincide with this summer‘s blockbuster theatrical release of “Jurassic Park 4″ the movie.
The iconic rocket at the state fair grounds sits 12 ft higher this year.
Other improvements include new entrance, shopping venues and exhibits.
Also new this year are these fair foods:
The Southern Belle Burger – a burger with bacon, pimento cheese salad, and fried green tomato.
Grandma Browns Cinnamon Rolls – your favorite cinnamon roll paired with the salty delight of bacon.
Sriracha Fire & Ice Kreme – creamy soft serve vanilla ice cream topped with spicy Sriracha sauce, nacho chips and whipped cream.
Here is the 2015 Grand Stand concert lineup.
This year’s performers include:
Thomas Rhett – October 14
Shawn Mendes – October 16)
The Volunteers- October 17 (Free)
Gladys Knight – October 18
Cole Swindell – October 21
Newsboys – October 23
Israel and New Breed – October 25 (Free)
FAIR ADMISSION:
Retired, Active Military & Dependents………..FREE
w/ proper Military ID
Child – Ages 5 & Under……………………………….FREE
(when accompanied by adult)
Adult – Ages 6-54
Opening Day………………………………………….$1
During Fair…………………………………………….$10
Senior – Age 55+…………………………………….$7
The fair will run through Sunday, October 25
