Orangeburg County Fair Policies

To protect everyone’s safety and security, we ask that all of our guests follow our rules and policies.

Clear Bag Policy

To provide a safe, enjoyable environment for all attendees, the Orangeburg County Fair has implemented a mandatory clear bag policy.

This policy is similar to those implemented throughout state, complying with levels of security expected of large, heavily attended events and festivals.

Approved Bags:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 14” x 6” x 14” — a logo no larger than 4.5” x 3.4” can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag

  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)

  • Small clutch bags no larger than 5” x 8” — approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap

  • Medically necessary items (after proper inspection and tagging)

All bags will be subject to search upon arrival and any bags that exceed the permitted size will not be allowed in.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to:

  • Purses or clutch bags larger than 5” x 8”

  • Backpacks

  • Binocular cases

  • Camera cases

  • Cinch/drawstring bags

  • Fanny packs

  • Tinted or printed pattern plastic bags

  • Oversized tote bags

  • Mesh bags

  • Briefcases

  • Luggage of any kind

  • Computer bags

Youth Curfew

Everyone under the age of 18 is required to be accompanied by a parent (21 and older) to enter the fairgrounds.

We may ask for ID as proof of age. Anyone under 18 without ID who is not accompanied by a parent will not be admitted.

Offensive Clothing Policy

Anyone wearing clothing or jewelry or other personal items that fair management deems offensive or gang-related will not be allowed on the fairgrounds. Exceptions and challenges will be answered at the discretion of fair management.

Security and Safety Policies

Our visitors’ safety is our top concern. Surveillance cameras will be operating throughout the fairgrounds every day of the fair. The property is under jurisdiction of the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety and the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, and law enforcement officials are on the grounds during the fair.

Items Not Permitted

  • Selfie Sticks

  • Backpacks

  • Weapons (even by permit holders)

  • Outside food and beverages

  • Pets (except service animals, leashed on the campgrounds, or as part of an authorized act or exhibit)

  • Segways

  • Skateboards

  • Motorized scooters

  • Hoverboards

  • Tents (unless part of an authorized act or exhibit)

  • Drones

  • Any other item deemed a hazard to public health and safety

Drones and unmanned aircraft systems

Out of concern for our guests’ safety, drones and unmanned aircraft systems not contracted by the Orangeburg County Fair are strictly forbidden. Law enforcement officials will be notified immediately if this policy is violated.

Soliciting

Soliciting, selling raffle tickets, and posting handbills is strictly prohibited, and is in violation of state statutes and city ordinances.

Smoking

Smoking is strictly prohibited in these areas: Buildings, Kiddieland, viewing stands, tents, livestock barns and surrounding areas.

Code of Conduct

  • Use proper trash and recycling receptacles.

  • Appropriate attire required at all times (shirt and pants, shirt and skirt, or dress, and shoes).

  • No alcoholic beverages permitted, including in parking lots.

  • No backpacks. • No weapons (even by permit holders).

  • No activities or behavior that could endanger or annoy others (skateboarding, roller blading, bicycling, radios, profanity).

  • No exposed underwear or baggy pants below the waist.

  • No outside food or beverages.

  • No gang-related clothes, colors, signs, jewelry, or activities.

  • No loitering, blocking storefronts, or walking groups that inconvenience others.

  • No standing on chairs, picnic tables, or benches.

  • No climbing onto fencing, animal enclosures, or any prohibited area.

  • No pets, except service animals approved by the ADA, those leashed on the campgrounds, or those part of an authorized act or exhibit.

  • No picketing, distributing handbills, soliciting, or petitioning without approval from fair management.

  • No smoking in any buildings, Kiddieland, viewing stands, tents, livestock barns and surrounding areas.

Photo Policy

Photo, video and audio may be taken for promotional purposes. By entering the Orangeburg County Fairgrounds, attendees’ consent, waive all rights to royalties and release the Orangeburg County Fair of any liability. Attendees agree to their likeness used, published, or reproduced in any and all media, which can be used, now or in the future, for any purpose by or in connection with the Orangeburg County Fair, its sponsors, organizers and providers.