Western Carolina Fair is an award-winning fair.

• Best Advertising Award – SC Association of Fairs
• ADDY- Golden Ticket – Best Guerrilla Marketing – Bronze
• ADDY- Poster – Silver
• International Association of Fairs Expositions – 3 First Place Awards
• Best Merchandise – SC Festival & Events
• Overall Marketing & Promotional Item (Peanut Boxes) – SC Association of Fairs