FAIR EXHIBITS
The South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair offers a variety of opportunities for community members to participate in the fair through special exhibits.
Explore this year’s opportunities below and enter!
4-H/FFA – SCFHF Market Goat Show
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Contact Shawn Smith 864-634-3233 or Tara Rogers 864-276-4512 with questions.
LAMB SHOW
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 (following the Goat Show)
Contact Shawn Smith 864-634-3233 or Tara Rogers 864-276-4512 with questions.
Beef cattle Show
Contact Shawn Smith 864-634-3233 or Tara Rogers 864-276-4512 with questions.
Dairy cattle Show
Contact Shawn Smith 864-634-3233 or Tara Rogers 864-276-4512 with questions.
SWINE SHOW
Thursday, September 24th, 2026
ENTRY FORMS DUE Sept 15th! See entry form for show details.
Due to limited space, only one pig per showman please.
Trail horse competition at the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair!
Tuesday, Sept 22nd, 2026 Sign up starts at 5pm - Event starts at 6pm
Buckles Awarded to Winners
Lead Line, Youth (15 & under), and Adult 16 and up Categories
Entry Fee is $10 for Lead Line $20 for Youth and Adult Advance registration is not required.
4-H POULTRY SHOW
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
The poultry show is open to all 4-H members throughout South Carolina. Youth ages 5 – 19 are eligible to participate.
This show will consist of Showmanship and Breed Class.
For more information, contact Oconee County Extension Office (864) 638-5889.
REGISTRATION AT 5PM PRIOR TO SHOW.
4-H DOG OBEDIENCE SHOW
Thursday, September 24th, 2026
4-H Youth members in grades 3 – 12 are invited to participate in the Dog Obedience show at the SC Foothills Heritage Fair.
For more information, contact Oconee County Extension Office (864) 638-5889
4-H RABBIT SHOW
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
The rabbit show is open to all 4-H members throughout South Carolina. Youth ages 5 – 19 are eligible to participate. This show will consist of: breed class, showmanship, breed ID, judging contest and a written rabbit knowledge exam.
For more information, contact Oconee County Extension Office (864) 638-5889. REGISTRATION AT 9AM PRIOR TO SHOW.
Critter costume contest
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 5pm
Event open to any exhibitor who has participated in any 2026 Fair Livestock show and any active Oconee County 4-H member.
Dress up your animal or pet to the theme “Stars, Stripes and Harvest Lights”
CANNING COMPETITION
Bring your Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Relish, Vegetables, Fruits, Sauces and Meats that you have canned this year for a friendly Canning Competition at the Fair. You might be the Grand Champion! Entry is FREE and is open to any age. Entries can be filled out online or can be delivered to the fair grounds on Sunday, Sept. 20th from 2-4pm in the Exhibit Hall. (Early entries may be dropped off at Oconee History Museum Tuesday–Saturdays from 11am-5pm). Sponsored by the Oconee History Museum.
Advance registration is not required.
