South Carolina Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
50 upcoming South Carolina events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 39 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- SCCA Regional Beef Cattle Field Day St. Matthews
Final stop of the cattlemen's 2026 regional field day series, held Nov. 12, 2026 at Lone Star Plantation in St. Matthews for Midlands and Lowcountry cattle producers.
St. Matthews, SC | Organizer: South Carolina Cattlemen's Association Official event details - South Carolina 4-H Team Cooking Challenge
State finals of the 4-H Team Cooking Challenge, scheduled for Nov. 14, 2026 in Florence.
- Discovery Conference Mid-State
Held each year; the most recent Mid-State FFA Discovery Conference for middle school students was November 16, 2026, at Clover Middle School.
Clover, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - Region 4 FFA Farmer and Agribusiness Meeting
Region 4 farmer and agribusiness gathering for FFA supporters on November 16, 2026, at Pelion High School, starting at 7 pm.
Pelion, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - Region 1 FFA Farmer and Agribusiness Meeting
Region 1 farmer and agribusiness meeting for FFA backers on November 19, 2026, at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind in Spartanburg, from 6 pm.
Spartanburg, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - SC FFA Agronomy and Turf CDE
The state FFA Agronomy and Turf Career Development Event is scheduled for Nov. 20, 2026 at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, testing crop and turfgrass knowledge.
Greenwood, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Association Official event details - State FFA Agronomy and Turfgrass CDE
State FFA agronomy and turfgrass career development events on November 20, 2026, at the Piedmont Tech campus in Greenwood.
Greenwood, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details
January 2027
- South Carolina Farmer and Agribusiness Convention
Two-day statewide convention of the SC Farmer and Agribusiness Association, the adult education program tied to agricultural education, held at SIMT in Florence on Jan. 22-23, 2027.
- SC Farmer and Agribusiness Convention
Two-day state convention for South Carolina FFA farmer and agribusiness supporters, scheduled for January 22-23, 2027, at the SIMT facility in Florence.
February 2027
- Miss FFA Scholarship Pageant
The SC FFA Miss FFA Scholarship Pageant is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2027 at the Greenwood 50 Auditorium in Greenwood, with the Miss Discovery and Miss Greenhand contests the following week.
Greenwood, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Association Official event details - South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Roundup Florence
One of three regional Pinckney Leadership Roundups for 4-H teens, held Feb. 6, 2027 in Florence; Charleston follows Feb. 20 and Columbia March 6.
Florence, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H Official event details - FFA Region 1 Tool ID and Floriculture Events
Region 1 FFA contests in agricultural tool identification, leadership development events and floriculture, scheduled for February 9, 2027, at Anderson Institute of Technology.
Anderson, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Official event details - South Carolina 4-H State Engineering Challenge
Teams of 4-H members build and test design solutions at the State Engineering Challenge, held Feb. 10, 2027 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.
- State 4-H Engineering Challenge
State 4-H engineering challenge for youth teams at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia on February 10, 2027.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: Clemson 4-H Official event details - FFA Region 2 Tool ID and Floriculture Events
Region 2 FFA contests in tool identification, leadership development events and floriculture, scheduled for February 11, 2027, at the Institute of Innovation in Cherokee County.
SC | Organizer: SC FFA Official event details - FFA Region 4 Tool ID and Floriculture Events
Region 4 FFA contests in tool identification, leadership development events and floriculture, scheduled for February 17, 2027, at Aiken High School.
Aiken, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Official event details - South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Roundup Charleston
The Charleston stop of the 4-H Pinckney Leadership Roundup series for South Carolina teens takes place Feb. 20, 2027.
Charleston, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H Official event details - Cooking Like a Chef Summit
4-H cooking summit for young cooks in Chapin on February 20, 2027.
Chapin, SC | Organizer: Clemson 4-H Official event details - FFA Auctioneers CDE Semifinals
Semifinal round of the state FFA auctioneering contest in Columbia on February 22, 2027, with finalists moving on to the June state convention.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - FFA Legislative Day
FFA members meet lawmakers at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia on February 24, 2027.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - Mr. FFA Scholarship Event
Scholarship program honoring a male FFA member, scheduled for February 26, 2027, at Pendleton High School.
Pendleton, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Official event details
March 2027
- South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Roundup Columbia
The Columbia stop of the 4-H Pinckney Leadership Roundup, the last of three regional days for teen leaders, is set for March 6, 2027.
- 4-H Pinckney Leadership Roundup Columbia
Columbia session of the 4-H Pinckney Leadership Roundup, a youth leadership day, set for March 6, 2027.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: Clemson 4-H Official event details - South Carolina 4-H Legislative Day
4-H members visit Columbia to meet legislators and see state government at work on March 9, 2027.
- SC FFA Nursery Landscape and Floriculture CDE
State finals for FFA teams in nursery, landscape and floriculture skills, scheduled for March 13, 2027 on the Spartanburg Community College campus.
- State FFA Nursery Landscape and Floriculture CDE
State FFA nursery, landscape and floriculture contests at Spartanburg Community College on March 13, 2027.
Spartanburg, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - SC FFA State Milk Quality and Tool ID CDEs
State Milk Quality and State Tool Identification contests for FFA members, both set for March 18, 2027 at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind in Spartanburg.
Spartanburg, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Association Official event details - State FFA Milk Quality and Tool ID CDE
State FFA milk quality and products and tool identification contests held March 18, 2027, at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind in Spartanburg.
Spartanburg, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - SC 4-H/FFA State Dairy Evaluation Contest
Youth judge dairy cattle at the state 4-H/FFA Dairy Evaluation, held March 25, 2027 at Garrison Arena in Pendleton as the opening day of the Spring Dairy Show weekend.
Pendleton, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H and SC FFA Official event details - SC 4-H Spring Dairy Show
Youth dairy cattle show with a Let's Talk Dairy public speaking contest, March 25-27, 2027 at Garrison Arena in Pendleton.
- South Carolina 4-H Forestry Contest
The state 4-H Forestry Contest is held March 26, 2027 at the Clemson University Forest, with Forest Fest following on March 27.
Clemson, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H Official event details
April 2027
- SC 4-H/FFA State Livestock Evaluation Contest
Teams of 4-H and FFA members place classes of beef, swine and sheep and give oral reasons at the state Livestock Evaluation on April 2, 2027 at Garrison Arena in Pendleton.
Pendleton, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H and SC FFA Official event details - South Carolina 4-H Super Sporting and Sporting Clays
4-H shooting sports members compete in the Super Sporting and Sporting Clays event on April 3, 2027 at Hermitage Sporting Grounds in Camden.
Camden, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H Official event details - 4-H Shooting Sports Super Sporting and Sporting Clays
4-H shooting sports sporting clays event at Hermitage Sporting Grounds in Camden on April 3, 2027.
Camden, SC | Organizer: Clemson 4-H Official event details - SC Envirothon
Student teams test their knowledge of soils, forestry, wildlife and water at the state Envirothon, set for April 16, 2027 at the Sandhills Research and Education Center in Columbia.
- South Carolina Envirothon
State Envirothon natural resources competition at the Sandhill research center in Columbia on April 16, 2027.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - SC FFA Plant Presentation Day
FFA members present plants to lawmakers at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia on April 28, 2027, a day set aside each spring for chapter and legislator contact.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Association Official event details - FFA Plant Presentation Day
FFA chapters present plants and agriculture at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia on April 28, 2027.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - South Carolina 4-H Junior Weekend
Younger 4-H members meet in North Myrtle Beach for a three-day weekend of contests and activities, April 30 to May 2, 2027.
North Myrtle Beach, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H Official event details
May 2027
- SC FFA State Forestry CDE
The state FFA Forestry Career Development Event takes place May 1, 2027 at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, where teams identify trees and work timber-cruising problems.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Association Official event details - State FFA Forestry CDE
State FFA forestry contest at Harbison State Forest in Columbia on May 1, 2027.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details
June 2027
- South Carolina 4-H State Sporting Clays and HOA
State 4-H Sporting Clays and Hunter Outdoor Adventure contest, scheduled June 5, 2027 in Edgefield.
Edgefield, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H Official event details - SC 4-H State Horse Show
Four-day state 4-H horse show for qualified youth riders, scheduled June 9-12, 2027 at Garrison Arena in Pendleton.
- 4-H Pinckney Leadership Camp
Week-long 4-H leadership camp in North Myrtle Beach, June 13 to 18, 2027.
North Myrtle Beach, SC | Organizer: Clemson 4-H Official event details - South Carolina FFA State Convention
About 1,000 members, advisors and guests gather for three days of CDEs, awards, State Degree ceremonies and workshops. The 2026 convention was June 16-18 at the Greenville Convention Center; 2027 is June 15-17.
- SC FFA State Convention
Three-day state FFA convention in Greenville, scheduled for June 15-17, 2027, bringing chapters from across South Carolina together.
Greenville, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Official event details
July 2027
- South Carolina 4-H Congress
Week-long state 4-H Congress on the Clemson University campus, July 5-9, 2027, bringing club members together for contests, workshops and leadership programs.
- SCAAE Summer Conference
Summer professional conference for South Carolina agricultural educators, scheduled for July 13-15, 2027, in Dorchester County.
SC | Organizer: SC Association of Agricultural Educators Official event details - South Carolina Junior Beef Roundup
The statewide youth beef cattle roundup runs July 30 to Aug. 1, 2027 at T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, drawing junior exhibitors from across South Carolina.
October 2027
- South Carolina State Fair
The state fair fills eleven days at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia, with open and junior livestock, 4-H and FFA activities. The 2027 dates are Oct. 14-24; the 2026 fair ran Oct. 15-25.
Expected South Carolina Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
April 2027 (estimated)
- Edisto REC Forages Field Day
Forage field day at Clemson's Edisto center with talks on beef cattle nutrition, bermudagrass stem maggot research, a trade show and a field tour. Registration was $25; most recent date April 1, 2026.
64 Research St., Blackville, SC 29817 | Organizer: Clemson Extension Official event details
May 2027 (estimated)
- Chester County Ag + Art Tour
Free self-guided farm and artisan tour including Cotton Hills Farm, Fishing Creek Creamery and Wild Hope Farm. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 2-3, 2026.
Chester, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension Official event details - Ag + Art Tour Lancaster County
Held each year; the most recent Lancaster County stops on the free self-guided Ag + Art Tour were May 9, 2026, paired with Aiken County.
Lancaster, SC | Organizer: SC Ag + Art Tour Official event details - Ag + Art Tour Laurens County
Held each year; the most recent Laurens County Ag + Art Tour was Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, a free self-guided visit to farms and artisans.
Laurens, SC | Organizer: SC Ag + Art Tour Official event details - Colleton County Ag + Art Tour
Free farm and artisan tour with Walterboro stops including the South Carolina Artisans Center and the Colleton Museum and Farmers Market. Held each year; the most recent date was May 16, 2026.
318 Wichman St, Walterboro, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension Official event details - Ag + Art Tour Lexington County
Held each year; the most recent Lexington County Ag + Art Tour was Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, a free self-guided tour of farms and markets.
Lexington, SC | Organizer: SC Ag + Art Tour Official event details - Ag + Art Tour Hampton County
Held each year; the most recent Hampton County farms joined the Ag + Art Tour on May 30, 2026, with Lexington and McCormick counties.
Hampton, SC | Organizer: SC Ag + Art Tour Official event details - Ag + Art Tour McCormick County
Held each year; the most recent McCormick County stops on the Ag + Art Tour were May 30, 2026, the same day as Hampton and Lexington counties.
McCormick, SC | Organizer: SC Ag + Art Tour Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Ag + Art Tour York County
Held each year; the most recent York County Ag + Art Tour ran June 6, 2026, a day for visiting local farms and artisans.
York, SC | Organizer: SC Ag + Art Tour Official event details - Ag + Art Tour Richland County
Held each year; the most recent Richland County Ag + Art Tour was a two-day weekend, June 6 and 7, 2026, with farm and artisan stops.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC Ag + Art Tour Official event details - Allendale County Ag + Art Tour
Shared Allendale and Barnwell farm tour day featuring the Allendale Farmers Market, King George Lavender Farm and Humpty Dumpty Poultry Farm. Held each year; the most recent date was June 13, 2026.
5789 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy, Allendale, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension Official event details - Barnwell County Ag + Art Tour
Barnwell County stops on the June tour day include the Barnwell Farmers Market, Windmill Farm and Boundary Creek Farm. Held each year; the most recent date was June 13, 2026.
9987 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension Official event details - Georgetown County Ag + Art Tour
Free self-guided tour of Georgetown County farms and artisans including Kidogo Farms and Mr Levy's Riceland Farm. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26-27, 2026.
Georgetown, SC | Organizer: Clemson Extension Official event details
September 2027 (estimated)
- Region 3 FFA Tractor Driving CDE
Held each year; the most recent Region 3 FFA tractor driving career development event was September 15, 2026, hosted at the Lee County CTC.
Bishopville, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - AutumnFest at the Market
Two-day fall festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market on Rutherford Road, held September 25-26, 2026, with seasonal produce and plants.
1354 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC 29609 | Organizer: South Carolina Department of Agriculture Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- Pee Dee Plant & Flower Festival
Fall plant and flower sale at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market in Florence, October 2-4, 2026. The state market holds a similar festival each spring and autumn.
2513 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501 | Organizer: South Carolina Department of Agriculture Official event details - FFA Regions 3 and 4 Soils Career Development Event
Regional soils judging contest for FFA chapters in Regions 3 and 4, hosted in Darlington County; the most recent date was October 5, 2026.
SC | Organizer: SC FFA Official event details - Region 2 FFA Tractor Driving CDE
Held each year; the most recent Region 2 FFA tractor driving contest took place October 1, 2026, at the Piedmont Tech Greenwood campus.
Greenwood, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - South Carolina State Fair Dairy Cattle Show
Dairy cattle classes open the fair livestock program in Columbia. Held each year; the most recent dates were 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-18.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: South Carolina State Fair Official event details - Western Carolina State Fair
Aiken fair that runs ten days each autumn with community competitions in canning, horticulture, floral design, photography and crafts. Entry drop-off was October 9 to 12; the most recent dates were October 16-25, 2026.
Aiken, SC Official event details - South Carolina State Fair Swine Show
Market and breeding swine are judged at the fairgrounds in Columbia. Held each year; the most recent dates were 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-19.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: South Carolina State Fair Official event details - SC State Fair 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Showmanship and Knowledge Test
4-H members compete in rabbit and poultry showmanship and a knowledge test during the state fair. Held each year; the most recent contest was Oct. 17, 2026.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H Official event details - SC State Fair 4-H Day at the Fair
A dedicated day for South Carolina 4-H families and clubs at the state fair in Columbia. Held each year; the most recent 4-H Day was Oct. 17, 2026.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: Clemson Extension 4-H Official event details - 4-H Day at the State Fair
Held each year; the most recent 4-H Day at the Fair was October 17, 2026, at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC | Organizer: Clemson 4-H Official event details - 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Showmanship and Knowledge Test
Held each year; the most recent 4-H rabbit and poultry showmanship and knowledge test was October 17, 2026, in Columbia during State Fair week.
Columbia, SC | Organizer: Clemson 4-H Official event details - Union County Agricultural Fair
Five-day fall fair at the Union County Fairgrounds with livestock shows, carnival rides, vendors and live entertainment. Held each year; the most recent dates were Oct. 20-24, 2026.
120 Kirby Street, Union, SC Official event details - South Carolina State Fair Junior Market Goat Show
Youth exhibitors show market goats in a one-day class at the fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent dates were 2026-10-21.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: South Carolina State Fair Official event details - SC FFA Day at the State Fair and State Tractor CDE
FFA chapters gather on opening day of the state fair, and the State Tractor Driving Career Development Event is held the same day. Held each year; the most recent date was Oct. 15, 2026.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: SC FFA Association Official event details - State FFA Tractor CDE and FFA Day at the State Fair
Held each year; the most recent state FFA tractor CDE and FFA Day at the fair were on October 15, 2026, at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - South Carolina State Fair Dairy Goat Show
Dairy goats are shown over the final weekend of the fair in Columbia. Held each year; the most recent dates were 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-25.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: South Carolina State Fair Official event details - South Carolina State Fair Beef Cattle Show
Open and junior beef shows for Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Simmental, Gelbvieh and other breeds, plus a junior steer class. Held each year; the most recent show ran Oct. 22-24, 2026 at 10 am daily.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: South Carolina State Fair Official event details - South Carolina State Fair Junior Commercial Doe and Ewe Show
Junior exhibitors show commercial does and ewes in a single-day class at the fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent dates were 2026-10-22.
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201 | Organizer: South Carolina State Fair Official event details
November 2027 (estimated)
- FFA Region 3 Farmer and Agribusiness Meeting
Evening meeting for Region 3 FFA farmers and agribusiness supporters at the Golden Corral in Florence. Held each year; the most recent date was November 5, 2026.
Florence, SC | Organizer: SC FFA Official event details - State FFA Veterinary Science CDE
Held each year; the most recent state FFA veterinary science career development event was November 6, 2026, at Piedmont Tech in Newberry.
Newberry, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - South Carolina Pecan Festival
One-day downtown Florence festival celebrating the state pecan crop, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 am to 7 pm.
- State FFA Wildlife CDE
Held each year; the most recent state FFA wildlife contest took place November 7, 2026, at the State Shooting Complex in Eastover.
Eastover, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - Region 2 FFA Farmer and Agribusiness Meeting
Held each year; the most recent Region 2 farmer and agribusiness meeting was November 9, 2026, at Clinton High School, beginning at 6:30 pm.
Clinton, SC | Organizer: SC FFA / Clemson Extension Official event details - SCCA Regional Beef Cattle Field Day Laurens
The South Carolina Cattlemen's Association held a regional beef cattle field day at the Laurens Ag Center on Nov. 10, 2026 (registration $15). Held each year as part of a three-stop series.
Laurens, SC | Organizer: South Carolina Cattlemen's Association Official event details - SCCA Regional Beef Cattle Field Day Pee Dee
Second stop of the 2026 Regional Beef Cattle Field Days, held Nov. 11, 2026 at the Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center near Florence for Pee Dee producers.
2200 E Pocket Rd, Florence, SC 29506 | Organizer: South Carolina Cattlemen's Association Official event details