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.
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.
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.
