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Columbia School Fair

Saturday, January 24, 2026

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Brookland Baptist Church

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About the Event

Families in South Carolina have more choices for their children’s education than ever before! Parents: learn more about the different K–12 education options available for your kids at the Columbia School Fair on January 24, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Brookland Baptist Church. At the school fair, you’ll have the chance to meet representatives from traditional public, public charter, magnet, private, faith-based, online, home, and nontraditional schooling options across the greater Columbia and Lexington area and have your questions answered. This event is hosted by Palmetto Promise Institute in collaboration with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. It’s family-friendly, free to attend, and will include complimentary snacks, face painting and balloon artists. RSVP today!

Event Organizers

This event is organized by

Palmetto Promise Institute

in collaboration with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

For event inquiries, please reach out to

Felicity Ropp.

Date & Location

Saturday, January 24, 2026

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Brookland Baptist Church

Banquet and Conference Center

1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169

Two students smile for the camera, holding up a School Choice week pennant
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Disclaimer:

**If you are interested in signing your organization up for a table at the event, please

contact the event organizer

for more information.**

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