I hadn't been in such a long time and it was refreshing to go. With all the smells, lights, and rides it was nostalgic. I particularly enjoyed the food. I had a turkey leg, candy apples, and fries. It's plenty of parking and all around fun read more

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The Coastal Carolina Fair is currently happening at the Ladson flea market grounds. I think the last time I was at a Fair was when I was a very small child, so this night out was very nostalgic for me. It was so much fun, so many food vendors, rides, and game stops. We went on Monday and it was busy but easy to walk through with minimal lines. They had a section with farm animals, which included cows, goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, birds, donkeys and horses. It's so great that children can see these animals up close. The fair food is extensive, unhealthy and of course they will fry anything, but it's so much fun, especially if you're with a group and you can share the massive portions. I tried a lot of things that I had never eaten or even heard of before. The entrance fee was $15 and I think if you wanted to do the rides it's another $20 at the gate. it's not bad pricing considering parking is free and you have the option of not doing the rides I guess. The compound has many many bathroom facilities, it's clean with tons of trash cans and people sweeping and cleaning up. I have to say I was very impressed with that. So overall, the Fair is a fun family night out as long as you are aware and conscious of your budget. I thought it would be a cash only event, but the majority of vendors take credit cards. I think they add a 4% charge for using cards. However, good to know. read more

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Went to the Fairgrounds for the Black Foodtru k festival. The festival itself was great, with lots of different vendors, music and people just having a great time. The inly issue experienced was the bathrooms in the VIP area were out of order for a good portion of Saturday, first the female bathroom, then both. Not sure what happened, but with the crowd that was there, every bathroom was needed. read more

Coastal Carolina Fair - Festivals Near Me - Ladson, South Carolina

This was my second year visiting the fair and it definitely wasn't as good as last year. They apparently changed who they get their rides through and it was very obvious. There weren't as many rides for older kids/adults. My two older kids only got to ride a couple rides this year since the lines were so long. I wish I had just bought individual tickets for rides because we barely rode anything due to lines and definitely not $125 worth (total cost of the wristbands). The food we got was ok and the prices were expected though I was not about to pay $9 for one slice of pizza. Both years my oldest daughter has also gotten grease from the spinning rides in her hair and then on her clothes. Not easy to get out so I def recommend wearing stuff you don't mind getting dirty, just in case. Oooh and this year the sky ride was not included in the wristband cost. There was hardly anyone riding it due to the change. I'm sure we will be back next year since 2 out of 3 kids love it but it will be reluctantly on my part :p read more

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The Coastal Carolina fair is great every year. One aspect that I appreciated this year was the security. They did a great job of making us feel safe and we're both friendly and professional. We passed through and we're into the fair in no time. The clear bag policy was easy to follow as their signage was clearly placed so you wouldn't be surprised. Even parking was handled smoothly because of the police and workers helping direct fair traffic. The rides were great for the kids and will put smiles on their faces for years. Of course my main reasons to attend are the amazing and unique food options! This is a yearly staple for us and we can't wait to come back next year! read more

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I went with my girlfriend it was very fun. Expensive but that's to be expected you're paying for entertainment and to enjoy yourself.

We go every year and love it. We love the flower show, art and craft show, the agriculture and live animals. Not into the midway rides anymore but I used to love them . But I have to say the 4 star instead of 5 star rating is due to the extremely high price of the food. Come on $20.00 for one turkey leg is a crime. read more

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The fair is a staple and a tradition. If you're local, you go - there is no question about it. There are plenty of junk food options, rides, shows, animals, vendors - plenty to keep you busy. I will continue to go every year - because you just have to. read more

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Had a great time at the fair! It was hot and I was definitely over dressed but it was still very fun! I think it's a great time for family and friends but I think it could use for a few improvements. Firstly, it was very expensive, $50 for the fair is very steep. Wild adventures theme park is almost the equivalent price and is an entire theme park. I initially thought the ride bracelet came with admission but it did not. I do think the money is donated to a good cost but I wonder if that is something families can afford? I had no issue parking, but leaving took me over an hour. Setting up a parking attendant to direct the traffic to the highway would really help the flow of traffic especially bc I went on a Saturday morning and they were also holding a farmers market next door which meant double the cars for a double event! I enjoyed the fair but I likely will only pay admission or attend on a themed day when admission is free. read more

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Been to the Carolina Fair each year for the past few years. The $15 admission fee seems fair (pun intended); free parking is nice. It's always enjoyable to walk around and see the performances, stroll through the animal exhibits, enjoy some overpriced food, and listen to a concert. They even have a few vendors selling things and some art exhibits. We usually plan our visit day around the concert we're most interested in. I'm not much on fair rides but it certainly appears the kids enjoy them. In years past I would've rated the fair at four stars, but this year the cost of every food item seems to have gone up significantly, making hard to try a variety of items from different vendors. read more

Always a great time. Parking is a little chaotic but the rides are fun and the food is typically carnival fair but keep a close eye on wandering kids. It's a bit pricey and can be very busy. read more

Coastal Carolina Fair - Festivals Near Me - Ladson, South Carolina

Annual fair in Ladson. We bought tickets online this year, and I was able to add them to my apple wallet. Was cheaper than getting them at the gate. Wristbands for unlimited rides were $22 online v $27 inside. Getting through the gate was very quick at 11 am on a Saturday. Longest wait was the line to park, but parking was free. I'm shocked they didn't check our bags. I would have packed a couple bottles of water had I known. Bottled water inside is $3 each for a 16 oz. Wait times on the rides was pretty nonexistent until about 1pm. The petting zoo was cute and full of sweet animals. Barn was very clean. We found some cool vendors too, like Mega Outdoors selling the plastic composite furniture that's customizable. I may have sat a minute in an Adirondack glider. ... The fair food options didn't disappoint. No way I can try it all, so we went with our favorites. Foot long corn dog, fried Oreos, fried pickles, and slushees. There is also gator on a stick, chicken Teriyaki, egg rolls, chocolate covered strawberries on a stick, cheese on a stick, fried candy bars, fried pop tarts, you name it. read more

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I'm so glad we went 1st thing in the morning. There was no traffic, no long lines to get in or for rides or food!!! We stayed for about 4 hours. We came we ate and we had fun! I loved the Buffalo Chicken Chips and an Elephant Ear is always my go to at the Fair! read more

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The Coastal Carolina Fair is fun every year! This year, I took advantage of their military night and saved a lot of money! I also went on Halloween night, and there wasn't a huge crowd; it was perfect! No long lines at all. I love the shopping centers and the different booths set up. All the rides were fun and I made my friend ride the scary ones with me. Even though there are risks to the ride, I still ride. There are risks to everything. I think that's a part of the thrill of it to me. As we were walking out to go home, we saw there was a rodeo going on. So much fun! I remember rodeos from when I lived in Texas. Those were huge events there. I definitely enjoyed myself and I cant wait until next year! read more

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I would describe the "Coastal Carolina Fair" as a smaller fair that has a variety of rides/attractions. Whether you are a daredevil or looking for something "kid friendly" you will find it at the Coastal Carolina Fair. For those looking to spend the day riding the various attractions purchasing a wrist band for approx 25.00 may be more economical than purchasing single tickets. When it comes to the food there are the typical fair foods, to include the typical fried concoctions from the deep fried Oreos to the deep fried Candy bar. They offer the classic Candy Apple as well as my preference, The Caramel Apple! My complaint is that I think that the variety of savory foods is limited, pizza, more pizza and maybe French fries... I believe they also sell those huge turkey legs as well.. overall I do enjoy myself when I attend this fair, but if you are looking for a huge fair with lots of shows, and musical entertainment this may not be the fair for you, however if you want some typical fair food, and you enjoy rides/attractions or want a place to take the kids for a couple of hours, this fair is more than sufficient. read more

The Coastal Carolina Fair is great! There's something for everyone--it's perfect for kids, teens, a date night, anything! It's the perfect size. It offers the typical fair rides and games. The entry fee is $12 for adults...I don't remember what it is for kids. You can also purchase wrist bands instead of individual tickets, which saves money. There's live entertainment each night. Who doesn't love fair food! Turkey legs, deep fried desserts, elephant ears, cotton candy...so many choices, so many calories. There are plenty of vendors. You can pick up an airbrushed shirt, artwork, jewelry, honey, etc. The local 4H club is here. They have kids' cooking competitions. Art from local students is on display. One of the local high schools even has a food stand set up to raise money for their organizations. Not only is the fair fun, it's also informative. My mom loves the horticultural building. The animals are adorable--miniature horses, chickens, rabbits, bulls, donkeys, etc. It's a great learning experience for kids, as well as adults. Some of the animal stations accept donations for their cause. Traffic, parking, and exiting the fair can be chaotic so be patient! read more

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Coastal Carolina is a small regional fair, and gets a 4 stars for value--entry cost is very modest. What I liked: The location is easy to get to and there's plenty of parking. As noted, entry is low in cost. A varied selection of fair food options ring the grounds. Fair food is one of the main reasons I visit a fair! On this day, we ate fried dill pickles and veggies (see pics). Both were quite good. One of my family members had a pumpkin funnel cake. She thought it was quite yummy. If you're going to go to a fair, just leave your calorie counter at home. A second reason I go the the fair are all the local fair entries--art, quilts, horticulture, food (cookies, pies, etc). The south has historical traditions for textile arts, and I wasn't disappointed. A big surprise and disappointment involved the animals. In our former state, there were lots of animals, judging, and the ability to interact with livestock raised by 4H or FFA youngsters. Not here. I didn't see rows of enclosures anywhere--just a single small building with a small selection of animals. Barriers prevented the public from getting close and signage instructed viewers not to touch any animals. Even when the little goats pressed against the fencing, just begging for a pet. Typical for a fair, there were rides and a midway--we didn't go there. We made the rounds at vendor exhibits, but didn't find much that was special. Still, I'll go again next year. And I plan to enter a quilt! read more

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This is a can't miss every year. Food, food, and more food is what draws me in. But, there is so much more. Rides, games, displays, and shows are all there and it really is fun for the whole family. If you haven't gone to the Fair then you're missing out. Put it on your calendar and make a point to go out there and have a great evening. Be sure to look for special ticket prices around town and in the local paper as well. read more

This fair absolutely brings me back to childhood, especially at night. I don't go on the rides but all the classics are there in abundance and I love walking around with all the lights and music and bustle. The food is insane and a great place to indulge in some fried goodness. They always manage to have a few offerings that surprise me (friend Kool aid, fried gummy bears, etc.) And it's fun to see the crazy variety of extreme fair foods. I got my friend pickle fix (YUM). Aside from the food and rides there are buildings with neat wares for sale and we spent plenty of time looking around at interesting products. It's totally worth the ten dollar admission to wander around just looking at everything, we didn't even need to play games or ride rides to enjoy! I love the barn animals- fluffy rabbits and huge bulls (steer? Clearly not a farm girl) but the one reason this fair doesn't get five stars is the petting zoo (completely separate from the barn) alarmed me as they have exotic animals (not just the usual goats and sheep) and I was a little concerned at how lethargic they looked and how tiny the pens are. There was a kangaroo that looked fairly young and it was in a very small holding. There were also zebra and several other non-US animals that one typically wouldn't find in such a setting. I walked away more concerned than carefree from that portion of the fair, so I wanted to mention it. read more

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This year was my first time there, having recently moved to South Carolina. I can say they didn't disappoint. Pricing is on track with other State fairs that I have been to in other states, though many will complain everything is overpriced - most fairs I've been to you have to pay to park, this one you don't have to. It's not overpriced! Games: like most fairs, the games are done so they are in their favor. You're not going to win that giant teddy bear for $3, so don't complain. Rides:. There's plenty of them. If you go during the day the lines are shorter. If you go right after they open, the lines are short. If you go 6pm on Friday and Saturday, don't complain about the lines. Food and beverages:. Food is the typical fare found at most events. Go to any other event in the area, you'll pay about the same price. Don't like it, eat before you go. Same with soda and water. All in all, I had a wonderful experience, and definitely look forward to next year! read more

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I've been to this fair and I really enjoyed the atmosphere, games, rides and exhibits. The Exchange Club of Charleston really puts together a great time for everyone. The rides, midway games, exhibitions and star attractions make this fair one that shouldn't be missed. The fair food is diverse from the smoked turkey legs to the elephant ears! There's something here for everyone. The monies collected go to worthy causes in the area. It's a win-win for everyone. It comes every October and brings the chilly weather with it. I highly recommend going! read more

Same fair that's always there, but now I have a 2 year old son that is under 36" tall. Nothing online said anything about how all the kiddie rides have a height minimum of 36". So we bought an unlimited rides ticket for him for $25 and it turns out he can't go on any rides. Also, there is no way to get a refund. Total bummer how uninformitive the website was!!! read more

When the fair comes once a year it's really fun and I love the way many people come from around the state to have fun and it's a very fun place to hang out with friends and family. read more

The Carolina Coastal Fair is simply THE fair! I've been to several state fairs in other states and let me tell you, The CCF's got it going on!! This fair is HUGE! I'm pretty sure there's at least two of every ride, except that they are called different names and painted differently. You could literally spend days inside this place. With plenty of the good ol' carnie food to survive on. Roasted corn, elephant ears, giant gyros, pizza, fries and COTTON CANDY! Sweet sweet delicious fluffy sugar on a stick. There are a ton of shows, musicians, performers and the hypnotist was So much to watch. The 4-H-ers craft displays and prize animals were all around the grounds indoors. There were tons of vendors for all kinds of crazy stuff and I ahve to admit I was pretty much knocked out by the one of the massage chairs. Tons of family fun, tons of guilty yummies and just so much ground to cover, so get ready to spend hours wandering around the CCF. read more

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Sat in traffic for 4 hours, stood in line for an hour to get through the gates just to walk back out an hour later because it was closing!!! Worst Fair those far and it continues to get worse!!! Will never attend again, glad I wasted $30 on nothing read more

Everything was amazing besides the sweet tea and the lemonade it was terrible and unsweetened I was dam near buying it for the cup and the service was ok mines the fact I was told many false things Abt sweet tea and lemonade read more

If you love trash, this is the spot for you! I would recommend getting there in the morning, because it fills up quick and can be a little overwhelming. The good: Fried Oreos, fried chicken, turkey legs and gator sausage. The agriculture area. The bad: Feeling like there is going to a fucking gun fight the entire time your there. I saw no metal detectors or pat downs. read more

CCF was surprisingly good. The rides weren't as sketchy as I anticipated and even though we went on military night, the crowds weren't bad at all! We started to watch the rodeo, but since we got there so late, there were no seats left in the bleachers and since we aren't tall enough to see over all the cowboys with their hats, we opted to walk around instead. The food selection is pretty good, but walk around the entire area first to scope out everything. There is way more than the pizza place and the weird sausage places. I even found BBQ, which was ok by fair standards. Also, if you don't get something fried at the fair, you're doing it wrong. That said, the funnel cake we got was super sized and with 4 people we couldn't finish it. Fried oreos were also delicious. The game carnies weren't hawking at everyone in an obnoxious way, which was delightful. I'd definitely go again. read more

This was a fun night checking out the fair in town. All the typical rides are there that any fair attendee is used to. The lines were pretty short for the amount of people there. Tons of food venders as expected with all your favorites. From the turkey legs to the elephant ears, it definitely didn't disappoint. I love the main stream music acts they have as well. It's a reasonable option to see a new concert while enjoying the festivities of the fair. Parking is a little congested but that's to be expected during peak hours. Look around and you may even find a quicker side exit as we did without waiting in the lines to get out of the main entrances. A little spread out and interestingly organized but not bad for what's provided when it comes to town. read more

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A fun fair with the typical fair deep fried foods and rides. Arriving at opening the lines for rides are short and this is the best time to go. It has all your typical creepy carnies who will check out your girlfriend or wife and games you will never win. Hand stamps for rides are $18 in advance and $20 at the gates. Admittance is $10 for adults but you will save $2 buying in advance at Walgreens before the fair start date. Great fun for the entire family, get ready to blow some money. read more

Coastal Carolina Fair - Festivals Near Me - Ladson, South Carolina

The fair brings back memories of amazing fried foods, some of the best people watching around, the farm exhibit, the great plant show, and some pretty good musical acts. I've seen Chairmen of the Board, Charlie Daniels, and Lady Antebellum, just to name a few. Admission is around $8, but it's worth it. It's not to be missed when it's in town. read more

I'm a fan because I love any Fair. However I'm not a fan that the Coastal Carolina Fair only lasts 9 days. Back home in Phoenix Az the fair lasts 3 weeks!! ;) read more

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the rides are much better than before. I have not been to the fair in over 25 years. what I love and never knew before is that the majority of the proceeds from this fair by the exchange club are put right back in to charities in the community! So the next time you complain about the ticket and rides cost, think about that! Now the food vendors on the other hand I cant attest to if they keep all profits themselves or pay to be there and their OUTRAGEOUS prices are to cover a huge overhead or not. but I think it ludicrous that everything is around $8-9 for ONE item. people may say- but its "fair" food, well most of those you can get down the street at 1/3 the cost. or make it at home. I am not a fan of eating fried cookies, alien sponge cake (aka Twinkies) or fried candy bars. if you notice on most of those food trucks the exact same batter is used on EVERYTHING they offer fried, and most likely the fryers are separate either, so have an allergy- you may end up sick. the live music selections have gone down in the present time, but hey at least there is some. There is fun for the whole family, so next time they come back (every year around Halloween) you should venture out. Weekends are crowded, as are night visits. so play ahead go early and stay all day. read more

I love this place. We went on a rainy day and we loved it. All the rides were closed but the food joints were open and Old Dominion was playing and the rodeo did not disappoint. Really love going every year for the food and exhibits. And the light crowd was just right for our mission. John the Greek's Gyro, a corn dog, and an elephant ear! See you in 2016 Coastal Carolina Fair! read more

Coastal Carolina Fair - No rides tonight but plenty of food and animals - Festivals Near Me - Ladson, South Carolina

We went on the final Saturday and the weather was perfect which might have explained why our experience was so chaotic. I could only give two stars, and sadly it's more so the overall experience. I live 15 minutes max away from the fairgrounds. It took us 2 hours to arrive due to congested traffic, and the stoplight was inoperable so traffic was directed by law enforcement. I was in the right lane, and was advised by the officer directing traffic that I needed to pull into the left lane. This caused me to pass the only entrance (cones prohibited entry into the right lane), to which I was advised by another officer that I would have to drive miles down the road until I could turn around to come back through traffic. I found a much sooner turn around point. I arrived to the parking lot and the workers were sitting on the back of a truck so cars were coming in and parking wherever and however they wanted too. The entrance line exceeded beyond the gates, beyond the pavement, beyond the gravel, throughout the parking lot. There were only three booths open for entrance fees. Luckily my daughter got out before I entered the parking area so we were able to join her in line. We waited from that point about 15/20 more minutes. I was considering purchasing tickets to ride however I decided not too. Every single ride had excessive lines, everything from thrill rides to children's ride. We were able to watch my grandchildren ride two rides before deciding to leave. We were there at least three hours, from the time we entered beyond the admission fee section. My daughter stayed until after 1 in the morning and she mentioned that she was only able to ride Four rides due to the excessively long lines and we arrived at 7:00pm. On one of the two rides my grandchildren did ride, the person responsible for the rides expected the parents to safely latch their children. It was a bumble bee ride...he did not double check to be sure everyone was strapped in securely which raised a few hairs on the back of my neck. I don't eat Pork so I asked for a slice of cheese pizza, and I watched the attendant slice pepperoni pizza, to make it easy for removing, she then scooped up the pepperoni pizza, and placed in a plate that was so thin, the person In front of me dropped theirs. She then immediately sliced the cheese pizza with the same spatula like tool and handed me the cheese pizza with pepperoni on it from the spatula. I didn't complain, I gave it to my daughter in law. Each slice of pizza was $5. I paid for a wrist ban for one of the grands, $25, and the entrance fee was $10, and definitely was unable to obtain value in it. The lines were discouraging and overall it wasn't worth the time, frustration, aggravation, and value. My advice to anyone considering going next year is to go during the week if possible and if it is thought to go the last Saturday of the fair, I would highly recommend going early in the day, the earlier the better. We thought we would have arrived early enough but didn't factor in traffic being as bad as it was. I have visited the fair often and this past experience it was far more congested than we have ever seen it. I went to support my three year and eight year old grand children. It was my three year old first time at the fair so at their age the timing wasn't of importance...next year I will go earlier (around noon). read more

I LOVE THE FAIR!! I have been to every fair for the last 29 years...I've only missed going to the fair 1 year (2013)! There is soo much to see and do you can't just go one time! read more

We enjoy going to the fair one day each year. You can save a couple dollars (and a long line) by buying tickets at Walgreens. When you get there, my suggestion is to go to the food vendors who specialize in their items. Don't get lemonade at a fried dough stand, go to the giant lemon. My favorite things by far are the fried desserts, especially the fried cookie dough - yum! They even do one bucket where you can get fried brownies, cookie dough, Oreos, and cheesecake all in one. I just wish there were more local food favorites and more agriculture. Nothing seems specific to South Carolina. All of the booths, food trucks, and rides are the ones that travel across the country, to a new city every couple of weeks. I'd love to see some Lowcountry favorites in the future. read more

The fair itself is pretty OK. Food is good. Prices are high but that is usual for this kind of event. The thing that ruins it is the rampant line cutting at rides. This year was the worst I have seen yet. I would definitely give a higher rating if the fair personnel tried to stop the line cutters but they didn't. The line cutters don't even try to hide it anymore because they know that there won't be any consequences. read more

This Fair has absolutely the best entertainment, amusements and provides a wholesome environment year after year. The animal venues such as the rodeo, agricultural barn and petting zoo are top notch! read more

It takes a lot of money to enjoy the fair and it's really not that amazing compared to the only other fair I've been to (which I won't mention). Pretty much everything here is brought in on trucks... the same trucks that go to every other fair. It's a nice setting around a little lake that is entirely hidden by vendors and they do have a decent main stage. There's no reason to not go if you want to go to a fair. But, there's really nothing unique to draw you here either. read more