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Locations, Dates & Times
The vast majority of competitions, experiences, and more will occur at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, Some will occur at a separate location and/or separate date, which will be noted below. The main conference dates are March 2-5, 2025 with the vast majority of events occurring on the 3rd and the 4th. The finalized agenda will appear on this page following the closing of registration. Off-site locations and any variations in dates and times will appear on this page, which is updated each time confirmation is made regarding certain competitions or events. Many competitions will conclude on the same day they begin while others take multiple days and some require a preliminary round and a final round. Some competitions may also hold orientation meetings on a separate day from the competition.
All competitions not listed below are being held at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds
1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201
Off-Site Competitions
Midlands Technical College - Airport Campus (1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170)
Graphic Imaging Sublimation (@ Granby Hall - see map) - March 21, 2025
Screen Printing Technology (@ Granby Hall - see map) - March 21, 2025
Welding (@ Welding Technology Center - see map) - March 27, 2025 (familiarization day), March 28, 2025 (competition day)
Welding Fabrication (@ Welding Technology Center - see map) - March 27, 2025 (familiarization day), March 28, 2025 (competition day)
Welding Sculpture - (@ Welding Technology Center) - March 28, 2025
**See the Competition Updates page for a detailed schedule for these competitions and additional information. Multiple updates may occur throughout January and February.
**Midlands Technical College - Airport Campus MAP
Advantage Academy (126 East Howe Springs Road, Florence, SC 29505)
Baking and Pastry Arts - March 8, 2025
**See the Competition Updates page for a more detailed schedule for these competitions and additional information. Multiple updates may occur throughout January and February.
Greenville Technical College (227 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607)
McKinney Regional Automotive Technology Center
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair - March 14, 2025
Automotive Refinishing Technology - March 14, 2025
Collision Repair Technology - March 14, 2025
Collision Damage Appraisal - March 14, 2025
**See the Competition Updates page for a detailed schedule for these competitions and additional information. Multiple updates may occur throughout January and February.
Lexington Technology Center (2421 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC 29072)
Culinary Arts - March 18, 2025
Restaurant Services - March 18, 2025
Wedding Cake Decorating - March 18, 2025
**See the Competition Updates page for a more detailed schedule for these competitions and additional information. Multiple updates may occur throughout January and February.
Competitions moving to South Carolina State Fairgrounds for 2025
Diesel Equipment Technology
AST Automotive Service Technology
Firefighting Technology