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Locations, Dates & Times
The vast majority of competitions, experiences, and more will occur at the Greenville Convention Center. Some will occur at a separate location and/or separate date, which will be noted below. The main conference dates are March 26-28, 2024 with the vast majority of events occurring on the 27th and the 28th. 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 Greenville Convention Center
1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
Off-Site Competitions
Midlands Technical College - Airport Campus (1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170)
Graphic Imaging Sublimation (@ Granby Hall - see map) - March 15, 2024
Screen Printing Technology (@ Granby Hall - see map) - March 15, 2024
Welding (@ Welding Technology Center - see map) - March 14, 2024 (familiarization day), March 15, 2024 (competition day)
Welding Fabrication (@ Welding Technology Center - see map) - March 14, 2024 (familiarization day), March 15, 2024 (competition day)
Welding Sculpture - HANDS ON PORTION ONLY (@ Welding Technology Center) - March 14, 2024
**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
The Top 3 finishers for each competition will be announced as FINALISTS at the competition site. The only exception is the Welding Sculpture. Competitors in this should see the competition updates page for details. The order in which they finish (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) are not disclosed at that time. The actual placement of the Top 3 will be announced during the Closing / Awards Ceremony in Greenville, SC at the Greenville Convention Center. Please see the Tentative Conference Schedule for times. Students competing in these competitions may also compete in a State Only competition in Greenville if they sign up for such. All competitors for the Welding Sculpture move on to the portion held at the Greenville Convention Center (interview, notebook, and display).
Advantage Academy (126 East Howe Springs Road, Florence, SC 29505)
Baking and Pastry Arts - March 23, 2024
**See the Competition Updates page for a more detailed schedule for these competitions and additional information. Multiple updates may occur throughout January and February.
The Top 3 finishers for this competition will be announced as FINALISTS at the competition site. The order in which they finish (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) are not disclosed at that time. The actual placement of the Top 3 will be announced during the Closing / Awards Ceremony in Greenville, SC at the Greenville Convention Center. Please see the Tentative Conference Schedule for times. Students competing in these competitions may also compete in a State Only competition in Greenville if they sign up for such.
Greenville Technical College (227 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607)
McKinney Regional Automotive Technology Center
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair (Day 1 - March 26, 2024, Day 2 - March 27, 2024) - Both days at GTC
Automotive Service Technology (Day 1 - March 26, 2024, Day 2 - March 27, 2024) - Both days at GTC
Automotive Refinishing Technology - March 27, 2024
Collision Repair Technology - March 27, 2024
Collision Damage Appraisal - March 27, 2024
**See the Competition Updates page for a detailed schedule for these competitions and additional information. Multiple updates may occur throughout January and February.
Berea Fire Department Training Center (54 Old Hunts Bridge Road, Greenville, SC 29617)
Firefighting - March 27, 2024
**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 Greenville Convention Center for 2024
Diesel Equipment Technology
Culinary Arts
Restaurant Services