Columbia, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2022) — Tickets are still available for 36th Annual Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic, South Carolina’s largest hunting, fishing and outdoor expo, coming to the State Fairgrounds March 25-27, 2022.
This year’s event, a family favorite and tradition with something for outdoor enthusiasts of every age and persuasion, promises to be bigger than ever. With over 340 vendors participating this year, the famous Midway and buildings at Columbia’s State Fairgrounds will be packed with things to see, great deals on the latest outdoor gear and supplies, informational seminars and displays and lots of free activities for the whole family to enjoy.
You’ll be able to meet Joey Mines, host of one of the long-running “Outdoors with Joey Mines” TV show and hear about his 37 years of hunting and fishing experiences. Joey brings a sense of humor and “country charm” to the show that audiences from all around the world can relate to. Television personality “Nature Nick” will also be at the Classic this year, with his exotic wild animal show, “Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures.”
New at the Classic this year -- and not to be missed -- will be The State Duck Calling Contest held on Sunday afternoon, March 27. Additional activities for kids in the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic Activities Area and around the fairgrounds include: SCDNR Education Activities; the NDA (fmr: QDMA) Scavenger Hunt; SCDNR Boating Simulator, NWTF BB Gun Range; SCDNR TOMO Trailer and the SCDNR Aquatic Ed. Fishing Pond.
Adults will be able to choose from 33 different seminars and demonstrations on a variety of timely outdoor topics, and the whole family will enjoy exploring the SCDNR agency exhibits, checking out the antler scoring table, visiting exhibits like the “Whitetails of North America” trophy deer collection or the “Hawg Trough” bass fishing demo.
Additional information and advance ticket purchases for the 36th Annual Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, are available online at www.psclassic.com. Come be a part of this treasured tradition and help make some new outdoor memories for your family, we hope to see you there.
Tickets Prices (only available online for purchase):
Adult General-Admission: $10
Kids10 and Under: FREE
SC Fairgrounds Parking $5
Fairground parking: $5
Hours:
Friday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
