Plant. Snap. Share. Celebrate Growth with Us!
The South Carolina State Fair plants the seeds of opportunity each year through over $500,000 in scholarships — and now we’re inviting YOU to plant seeds too! Whether you’re growing as a class, a club, or just for fun at home, we want to see your very first sprout and celebrate the joy of growth, learning, and community.
How to Enter:
Plant new seeds — any kind! (You can use your own or seeds we’ve provided)
Snap a photo of your first sprout(s)
Submit your information and photo using the "Enter Sweepstakes" link below
Find out more + seed information
Want to double your chances?
Post your sprout photo on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #GrowWithSCSF and earn a bonus entry! (Optional, but encouraged.)
What You Could Win:
One (1) Harvest Bundle, which includes: 4 admission passes and 2 ride vouchers to the 2025 South Carolina State Fair.
Plus: Up to 30 copies of Meet Me at the Rocket by Roger Stroup — one copy for each participant listed on the winning entry
Note: Only one Harvest Bundle will be awarded. If the winner is a group, the admission tickets and ride vouchers will be shared among the group. Each listed participant may receive a copy of the book, up to 30 total books.
Deadline to enter: October 1, 2025
Winner notified by: October 3, 2025
Whether you’re sprouting joy in a classroom, growing with your scout troop, or starting a mini garden at home — we can’t wait to see what you grow.
Join us in Harvesting Happiness — one sprout, one smile, and one story at a time!
