South Carolina State Fair History, Traditions & What to Expect in 2025 with Nancy Smith | Living in Columbia and South Carolina
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South Carolina State Fair History, Traditions & What to Expect in 2025 with Nancy Smith | Living in Columbia and South Carolina
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About this listen
I’m so excited to kick off the very first episode of Soda City Living with Nancy Smith, General Manager of the South Carolina State Fair.
In this conversation, Nancy shares her 41 years of memories at the Fair, from family traditions and candy apples to the behind-the-scenes teamwork that brings South Carolina’s biggest event to life. We talk about the Fair’s roots in agriculture, its scholarship program that has given back nearly $6 million to South Carolina students, and what makes the Fair such a special tradition for families across the state.
Nancy also gives us a preview of what’s new in 2025, including the “Harvesting Happiness” theme, an interactive SC250 Revolutionary War exhibit, a traveling Anne Frank experience, celebrity chef Sandra Lee’s appearance, new foods and rides, free circus shows, roving entertainers, and of course, fan favorites like pig races and the lumberjack show.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at the State Fair, or you just want to plan your visit for the “12 happiest days of the year”, this episode has you covered.
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Episode sponsored by Andrea Reynolds, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands.