Episode 27 | South Carolina State Fair
NANCY SMITH | GENERAL MANAGER
The South Carolina State Fair is almost here!
In this episode of The Soda Citizen, Brad Allen and Mary Lane Sloan sit down with Nancy Smith, General Manager of the South Carolina State Fair, to talk about what’s happening at this year’s fair, what’s new, and some of the traditions that have made it one of South Carolina’s biggest annual events.
From fair food and the story behind the famous Rocket to entertainment, agriculture, scholarships, sensory-friendly experiences, and the work that goes into planning the fair year-round, Nancy takes us behind the scenes of an event that has been bringing South Carolinians together for more than 150 years.
The 2026 South Carolina State Fair runs October 15–25 in Columbia, SC.
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