Coastal Carolina Fair 2026

Ways to save, day by day

Mark these. Tickets are good any day, so buy ahead and pick your day.

• Thu, Oct 29

  3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Circle K Bring a Friend Free · Everyone

  Buy one gate ticket at Circle K and a friend gets in free. Admission only, not rides.

• Fri, Oct 30

  3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Military & First Responders Day · Military and first responders

  Active duty, retired, veterans, reservists, and current first responders and 911 dispatchers (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester) get in free plus 1 guest. Valid ID required.

• Sat, Oct 31

  10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

  Regular admission · Halloween

• Sun, Nov 1

  12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Regular admission

• Mon, Nov 2

  3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Regular admission

• Tue, Nov 3

  12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  2-fer Tuesday · Ride lovers

  Buy one ride wristband at the fair gate or the Reithoffer Midway booth and a friend's wristband is free. Online and Circle K wristbands don't count, and you still need admission tickets.

• Wed, Nov 4

  3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Senior Day · Grandparents

  $5 admission for ages 55+ all day, plus 1 free caregiver admission per senior. Seniors-only program 10 AM–2 PM.

• Thu, Nov 5

  3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Circle K Bring a Friend Free · Everyone

  Buy one gate ticket at Circle K and a friend gets in free. Admission only, not rides.

• Fri, Nov 6

  3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Military & First Responders Day · Military and first responders

  Military and first responders get in free plus 1 guest. Valid ID required.

• Sat, Nov 7

  10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

  Regular admission

• Sun, Nov 8

  12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Regular admission

Tickets & prices

• Adult advance ticket (13+):$14.50($13 + $1.50 fee, online)
• Child advance ticket (6–12):$6.75($6 + $0.75 fee, online)
• Advance ride wristband:$32.00($30 + $2 fee; rides only, not admission, games or food)

• Buy on the official fair site or at participating Circle K stores. Tickets sold on social media are likely fake.
• Tickets are good any day of the fair. Show the QR code on your phone at the gate.
• Ride wristbands don't include admission, games or food.

Tips for going with kids

• Clear bags only. Diapers and wipes go in a clear bag, and every family member, kids included, can carry one approved clear bag.
• Bring your own stroller. Rentals exist but are first come, first served and can run out.
• Go early on weekends. Saturdays open at 10 AM; mornings are calmer for little ones than the evening concert crowds.
• Rain or shine. No refunds or rainchecks, so check the forecast before you buy for a specific day.
• Leave pets home. Only service animals are allowed.

Free concerts with admission

Lakefront Stage; seating is first come, first served.

• Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PMJohn Foster
• Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PMCorey Smith
• Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PMDancing in the Aisles: The Ultimate Motown Experience
• Sun, Nov 1 · 5:30 PMLa Reunion Norteña
• Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PMSouthern Soul Night: Cupid, Fat Daddy & DJ Kool
• Tue, Nov 3 · 7:30 PM70's Flashback
• Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PMCRUSH: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience
• Thu, Nov 5 · 6:45 PMInspirational Night at the Fair
• Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PMThe Band Perry
• Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PMKenny & Dolly: Legends in Concert
• Sun, Nov 8 · 5:30 PMHaley Mae Campbell

Getting there

Exchange Park, 9850 Highway 78, Ladson, SC 29456.

• From Charleston on I-26 West: take Exit 205A onto US-78 West to Exchange Park.
• From Columbia on I-26 East: take Exit 203 (College Park Rd), turn right on College Park Rd, then right on US-78 after the Burger King.

Questions parents ask

When is the Coastal Carolina Fair 2026?

Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Exchange Park, 9850 Highway 78 in Ladson, SC. Weekday gates open at 3 PM (noon on some days); Saturdays open at 10 AM.

What are the cheapest days to go?

Thursdays (Oct 29 and Nov 5) are Circle K Bring a Friend Free days: buy one gate ticket at Circle K and a friend gets in free. Tuesday, Nov 3 is 2-fer Tuesday for ride wristbands bought at the gate. Seniors 55+ get in for $5 on Wednesday, Nov 4, and military and first responders get in free with a guest on Fridays, Oct 30 and Nov 6.

How much are tickets?

Advance tickets online are $14.50 for adults (13+) and $6.75 for kids 6–12, including fees. Ride wristbands are $32 in advance and don't include admission. Tickets are good any day of the fair.

Are the concerts included?

Yes. All concerts on the Lakefront Stage are free with gate admission; seating is first come, first served.

Can I bring a diaper bag or stroller?

The fair has a clear bag policy: diapers can be carried in a clear bag, and every family member, kids included, can carry an approved clear bag. Stroller and wheelchair rentals are available but first come, first served, so bring your own if you can.

What if it rains?

The fair runs rain or shine and doesn't give refunds or rainchecks; rides run whenever inspectors say it's safe.