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2025 Coastal Carolina Fair Schedule & Discount Ticket Info

The 2025 Coastal Carolina Fair "Under the Stars" runs from Thursday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 9! Photo: Star 99.7/Coastal Carolina Fair

2025 Coastal Carolina Fair Schedule & Discount Ticket Info

When
Oct 30th, 2025 - Nov 9th, 2025
All Day
Where
9850 US-78LadsonSC29456

2025 Coastal Carolina Fair Ticket Info & Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 30 – Sunday, Nov. 9 | Exchange Park in Ladson

The 2025 Coastal Carolina Fair “Under the Stars” runs from Thursday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 9! Enjoy one or more of the 11 nights with rides, all our favorite fair foods and great entertainment! (All entertainment is free with your Fair gate admission.) Check out the full list of Fair events here and buy your tickets online now or at a discount through Oct. 30 at any participating area Circle K.

Thursday, Oct. 30:

  • Colt Ford on the Lakefront Stage @ 7:30 PM
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.

Friday, Oct. 31:

  • Yacht Club on the Lakefront Stage @ 8 PM
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.
  • Chili Cook-Off – 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Cultural Arts BuildingExchange Hall
    We want your best chili! Three preliminary contests will be held, with the winners returning for one last showdown for the best chili title.

Saturday, Nov. 1:

  • George Birge on the Lakefront Stage @ 8 PM
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.
  • Chili Cook-Off – 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cultural Arts BuildingExchange Hall
    We want your best chili! Three preliminary contests will be held, with the winners returning for one last showdown for the best chili title.
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.

Sunday, Nov. 2:

  • La Alianza Nortena on the Lakefront Stage @ 5:30 PM
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.
  • Chili Cook-Off – 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts BuildingExchange Hall
    We want your best chili! Three preliminary contests will be held, with the winners returning for one last showdown for the best chili title.

Monday, Nov. 3:

  • Southern Soul Night, with Ms. Jody, Fat Daddy & Frank Johnson on the Lakefront Stage @ 7 PM
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.
  • Chili Cook-Off 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Cultural Arts BuildingExchange Hall
    We want your best chili! Three preliminary contests will be held, with the winners returning for one last showdown for the best chili title.

Tuesday, Nov. 4:

  • Bluffet (Jimmy Buffet tribute band) on the Lakefront Stage @ 7:30 PM
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.

Wednesday, Nov. 5:

  • Richie & the High Street Rockers on the Lakefront Stage @ 7:30 PM
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.
  • Senior Day – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Senior Citizens (age 55 and up) will be treated to $5 admission (half-price!) the entire day, with a special Seniors Programs before the gates open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 6:

  • Craig Campbell on the Lakefront Stage – Time TBD
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.
  • Chili Cook-Off – 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Cultural Arts BuildingExchange Hall
    We want your best chili! Three preliminary contests will be held, with the winners returning for one last showdown for the best chili title.

Friday, Nov. 7:

  • Queen Nation (Queen tribute band) on the Lakefront Stage @ 8 PM
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.

Saturday, Nov. 8:

  • Preston Cooper on the Lakefront Stage @ 8 PM
  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • King Arthur Baking Contest – Exchange Hall
    We want your best recipe using King Arthur Flour.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.

Sunday, Nov. 9:

  • Creative Arts – Exchange Hall
    Share your talents! The Fair welcomes your participation in our Creative Arts Show. Entries will permit a demonstration of your abilities and contribute to the pleasure and education of Fair guests.
  • Fine Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! All artists who reside in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown Counties, and who are 18 years of age and older are invited to participate.
  • Youth Art Show – Exchange Hall
    Show us your talent! This show is open to eligible school children who are residents of Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Counties and surrounding areas.
  • Fiddle Competition – 1:00 PM – Parkway Stage

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