SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Piedmont Interstate Fair opens Tuesday, October 13, beginning six days of rides, live entertainment, exhibits, animals and fair food at the Piedmont Fairgrounds.
This year marks the fair’s 80th anniversary. The fair runs through Sunday, October 18, and welcomes visitors from Spartanburg and surrounding counties. piedmontinterstatefair.com
Opening day is also Total Ministries Night. Visitors who bring three cans of food can receive discounted admission: $7 for adults and $3 for children. Regular Tuesday admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5–11, $7 for veterans with ID and adults 65 and older, and free for children ages 4 and younger. A ride armband is $30. piedmontinterstatefair.com
The gates open at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The opening-night schedule includes a goat show at 6 p.m., Explosive Pro Wrestling at 7 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. performance by The Enforcers on the community stage. piedmontinterstatefair.com
The fair’s schedule also lists carnival rides, a farm animal barn, exhibit halls, a petting zoo, Jurassic Kingdom and free live music each night. Hours and events vary by day. piedmontinterstatefair.com
The Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds are at 575 Fairgrounds Road, Spartanburg.
For schedules, ticket details and other updates, visit the official Piedmont Interstate Fair website, the fair schedule or the ticket information page.
