Piedmont Interstate Fair 2024, South Carolina

Piedmont Interstate Fair is the annual agriculture showcase, taking place at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds near Spartanburg, South Carolina. Every October, the fair features midway rides and games, agricultural and livestock exhibits, a garden tractor show, and a variety of food vendors.

Piedmont Interstate Fair Events and Activities

Interactive robots, Sparky and Jinks, are roving the midway to the delight of children. The fair's community stage offers great music from local artists every night. All concerts start at 7:30 pm. Other highlights include the talent show “Showtime at the Fair,” a beekeeper with a live hive in the agriculture building as well as the historic display by the Spartanburg County Library. The art show features the works of professional and amateur artists as well as hobbies and crafts entries. Visitors can also try the best agricultural produce of the region, including delicious baked goods, vegetables, and fruits.

Everyday Events

The fair guests can visit All American Petting Zoo, All American Pig Racing, Monkey Business, carnival and helicopter rides, Farm Animal Barn, free live music, exhibit halls, Doc Magic, Fair Food, Lew-E the Clown, Agri-Golf on the everyday of the fair.

Fair Hours

From Tuesday to Friday fair operates from 4 pm until 9 pm, on Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm until 8 pm.

Tickets

The visitors can buy tickets online, at the gates, and in advance at the fair office. The online tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for children (ages 5-11). The Mega Pass, which includes admission and unlimited rides for one fair day and is available in advance only, costs $30. Tickets at the gates are $10 from Tuesday through Thursday and $15 from Friday through Sunday for adults. Children's tickets from Tuesday to Thursday are $5 and $10 from Friday to Sunday. Kids 4 years old and younger enter for free. Seniors' (65+) tickets are $5, and Veterans' (with ID) are $7.

Additionally, on Wednesday, there will be free admission for seniors, veterans, and school groups from 10 am to 2 pm without rides. On Tuesday, adults can donate 3 cans of food and receive $7 admission to the fair, and kids will receive $3 admission.

Fair History

Piedmont Interstate Fair has been held since 1946, showcasing agriculture products from six counties, Polk and Rutherford Counties in North Carolina and Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and Laurens in South Carolina. Throughout the years it has become a favorite annual event for thousands of Spartanburg families.