South Carolina State Fair begins: what to know and expect

SOUTH CAROLINA (WSPA) – Since 1869, the South Carolina State Fair has been bringing smiles to residents and visitors with over a week of excitement.

The South Carolina State Fair began Wednesday and will last until October 20. Visitors can purchase admission tickets at the gate:

• General admission, $20
• Seniors, 55 and older, $15 (On October 16, seniors can purchase tickets for $5)
• Children, 5 and younger, get in for free
• Online ticket purchases are $15 and can be used any one day the fair is open.

Tickets for rides can be purchased inside the gate. Tickets are loaded onto a reloadable card and can be used multiple days. Vouchers are also available to purchase.

Ride ticket prices:

• 20 tickets, $10
• 65 tickets, $30
• 140 tickets, $60
• Weekday voucher, $40 Mondays through Thursdays
• Weekend voucher, $42 Friday through Sunday

Vouchers are exchanged for a “Pay-one-Price” wristband to enjoy unlimited rides. Ride vouchers may also be exchanged for 90 ride tickets. Vouchers can be used any one day the fair is open.

Here is what to know about opening and closing times:

• Oct. 9 , 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 10 , 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 11 , 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 12 , 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 13 , 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 14 , 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 15 , 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 16 , 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 17 , 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 18 , 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 19 , 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Oct. 20 , 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

For more information regarding times, parking and events, you can visit their website .

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