The 2018 South Carolina State Fair offers an abundance of rides, a variety of different foods, an art exhibit and live music.
The fair has over 60 rides for guests to experience including one called the Frisbee that takes riders 44 feet in the air at 50mph. Rides are split up into two sections: Majorland, with attractions orientated toward older riders, and Kiddieland, with attractions for younger riders.
The variety of fair food ranges from fried Oreos to a foot-long corn dog. At almost every corner of the fair one can find something to eat. Some notable vendors offer chicken and waffles, fried mushrooms and elephant ears. There are also fair food staples such as funnel cakes, lemonade and cotton candy.
The fair also offers an outlet for local artists to display their work. In the Cantey Building, fairgoers can see work from South Carolina artists. Separated into professional and amateur sections, there are a variety of different works on display. The art ranges from 3D paintings, paintings of the Statehouse, sculptures and USC-inspired works. In the Ruff Building, Sandscapes shows visitors 75 tons of sand turned into a piece of art.
On Academic Avenue, fairgoers can explore the American Heritage Museum which takes guests back in time to see how the country has developed in terms of technology. Visitors can see how people used to make various foods and cut wood before modern technology.
There is also an array of live music that will play throughout the week. One of the headliners is Fantasia, the winner of the third season of American Idol and artist behind the Billboard Hot 100 single “I Believe."
Whether it be for an adrenaline rush on a coaster, the opportunity to eat food guilt free, seeing professional art or listening to live music, the South Carolina State Fair has a variety of attractions for visitors to experience.