An acrobat stands on the “Wheel of Destiny” during the “Circus at the Fair” event at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 12, 2024. The circus entertained viewers with clowns, jugglers, aerial acts and a human cannonball.
Nilson Escobar celebrates after completing a juggling routine during a “Circus at the Fair” performance at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 12, 2024. Escobar, known as the “world's fastest juggler,” recently won a gold medal at the International Circus Festival.
A view inside of the “Circus at the Fair" tent before a show at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 12, 2024. The circus featured multiple nationally known acts and was free for all fair attendees.
Aidan Bryant spins in the air as part of an aerial act during the “Circus at the Fair” event at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 12, 2024. Byrant, a famous aerialist, received a golden buzzer on America's Got Talent Fantasy League and placed first in America's Got Talent All-Stars.
“The Remarkable Renaldo” throws popcorn at a young child in the audience of the “Circus at the Fair” event at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 12, 2024. The clown performs alongside his wife, “Little Lou,” and has performed at circuses and shows internationally.
Aerial act “Abril Amore” is performed during the “Circus at the Fair” event at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 12, 2024. The act featured daring physical performances high above the crowd, being named after the performers' recent wedding.
Brian Miser, a human cannonball, looks down at the crowd before preparing to shoot out of a large cannon during the “Circus at the Fair” event at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 12, 2024. Miser shot toward the crowd at high speeds from the cannon, which he built himself.
Ringmaster Ian Garden welcomes audience members to the “Circus at the Fair” event at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 12, 2024. Garden has performed at the State Fair in four previous years.
South Carolina State Fair attendees ride the Sky Glider attraction as the sun sets at the fairgrounds on Oct. 12, 2024. The popular ride connects the north and south sides of the property, gliding visitors above the crowds.
A young girl sits up to play a game at the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, South Carolina, on Oct. 12, 2024. This year's fair offered a variety of games, rides and entertainment for attendees.