The South Carolina State Fair will celebrate its 140th year in 2009. The citizens of South Carolina will have exhibits on display varying from flowers, baked goods, canned goods, needlework, quilting, fine art, student art, livestock and agriculture. Commercial, historical and educational exhibits will also be be showcased.

The 12-day run of the South Carolina State Fair will feature grandstand entertainment, stages with variety of acts such as comedy, bands, dancers, local entertainment and entertainment from South Carolina schools across the state. Rides will be provided by North American Midway Entertainment.

January
Bridal Showcase - Cantey Building
Palmetto Health Alliance - Americraft-Cantey Building
Landscape & Turf Grass Trade Show - Hampton, Ruff & Moore Buildings
State 4-H Competition - Moore Building

February
Clean Sweep Sale - Americraft-Cantey Building
Boat Show 2009 - All Buildings
RV Show - Americraft-Cantey & Ellison Buildings
Paladium Society 10th Annual Chili Cookoff - Ellison Building

March
Craftsmen's Classic Arts & Crafts Festival - Americraft-Cantey & Ellison Buildings
Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show - Entire Fairgrounds
Gun Show - Americraft-Cantey Building
Palmetto Sportsmens Classic - Entire Fairgrounds

April
Columbia International Festival - Americraft-Cantey Building
Relay For Life Walk-a-thon American Cancer Society - Midway
Oyster Roast & Shrimp Boil - Hampton Building
WalkAmerica March of Dimes - Main Parking Lot

May
SE Doll & Bear Extravaganza Sweetheart Show & Sale - Moore Building
Spring Dog Trials - Ellison Building
Annual BBQ Festival - Midway

June
SC Expo for Teacher Recruitment - Moore Building
South Carolina Works! 2009 Job Fair - Americraft-Cantey Building
Land of the Sky Gun Show - Americraft-Cantey & Ellison Buildings

August
Fall Home & Decorating Show - Americraft-Cantey Building

September
Set up for 2009 SC State Fair - N/A

October
2009 South Carolina State Fair - Entire Fairgrounds

November
Christmas Toy Shop (Sign Up) - Ruff Building
Fall Equipment Show - Americraft-Cantey Building
Craftsmans Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival - Cantey & Ellison Buildings
Oyster Roast & Shrimp Boil - Hampton Building

December
Holiday Market - Americraft-Cantey Building
Christmas Toy Shop - Hampton & Ruff Buildings
SC Works! 2009 Job Fair - Americraft-Cantey Building
Gun Show - Americraft-Cantey Building

*For a complete event listing, please visit their website.