Columbia Gun & Knife Show 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina

The Columbia Gun & Knife Show returns to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds on December 12–13, 2026. Dealers and collectors from across the Carolinas fill the hall with rifles, shotguns, collectible firearms, knives, swords and personal-defense gear. Beyond firearms, the floor carries hunting and fishing accessories, holsters, gun cases and gun safes, along with the tables of militaria and hobby collectibles that make this a perennial stop for enthusiasts. The show is open to both trade and the general public. The event is produced by Mike Kent and Associates LLC, the Georgia-based promoter behind the region's gun, knife and Civil War shows. The fairgrounds sit on Rosewood Drive, a short drive from downtown Columbia, the University of South Carolina and the interstate corridor, making it easy to plan a weekend around the show.