# South Carolina community events and fairs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-carolina-community-events-and-fairs
> Updated: 2026-10-08T03:06:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, South Carolina is hosting a variety of community fairs and seasonal festivals. The South Carolina State Fair is scheduled for October 15 through October 25 in Columbia, featuring over 60 rides, wrestling, and a daily circus.

Other regional events include the Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson, the Orangeburg County Fair, and the Fall Back Fest in West Columbia. Additionally, the Columbia Italian Festival was rescheduled to October 17, and the Biscuits and Bluegrass event is set for the same date. Looking toward the end of the year, the Junior League of Columbia will host its 40th annual Holiday Market at the State Fairgrounds from December 3 to December 6.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Columbia, South Carolina, hosts upcoming fairs and holiday markets

Columbia, South Carolina, features a busy event calendar including the South Carolina State Fair in October and the Junior League of Columbia's 40th annual Holiday Market in December.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/columbia-south-carolina-hosts-upcoming-fairs-and-holiday-markets

### 2026-09-28: South Carolina autumn events scheduled for late 2026

South Carolina's autumn event season for 2026 includes the South Carolina State Fair, the Coastal Carolina Fair, and West Columbia's 10th Annual Fall Back Fest.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-carolina-autumn-events-scheduled-for-late-2026

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