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Discover Aiken, South Carolina Summer Events - Cycle, Mighty Moo Festival, Fishing Tournament & More

Cycle South Carolina
http://www.cyclesouthcarolina.org/Home_Page.php

Date: TBA but it's a six day event

Location: Statewide but starts and end in Charleston

Time: TBA

Price: $295

Gorgeous scenery, historical monuments, Southern cuisine, live entertainment! Soak in the local flavor of each town with guided garden tours, hikes, kayaking trips, and shopping in some of the best antique districts in the South. Bring your appetite and prepare to sample some of SC's famous and finest Southern cuisine. Each night will feature entertainment ranging from a live soul band, beach music, an outdoor movie night, a Jimmy Buffett cover band, and much more.

Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale
http://www.peachtree23.com/index.html

June 4th, 2011

Location: Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc, South Carolina, along SC Hwy 23

Price: Varies

Time: All Day until sold out

The Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale, the Longest Yard Sale of the Year, is scheduled for June 4, 2011, the first Saturday in June.

Reel-N-4Kids Fishing Tournament
http://www.dorchesterchildren.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1202:reelin-for-kids-event&catid=101:dcc-events&Itemid=286

June 11th, 2011

Location: Summerville

Price and Time: TBA

Local businesses ban together to coordinate the Second Annual Scout Boats REEL-N-4KIDS Fishing Tournament, to be held Saturday, June 11, 2011 to benefit the Dorchester Children's Center (DCC) the only Children's Advocacy Center in Dorchester County supported by the non-profit Children in Crisis, Inc.

The Mighty Moo Festival
http://www.cowpensmightymoo.com/WebContent/jsp/index.html

June 15-19, 2011

Location: Cowpens

Time and Price: Varies

A five-day event that boasts street dances, a golf tournament, a baseball game, an arts and crafts sale, carnival rides, fireworks, and a parade. The festival is a time for the townspeople to celebrate their history and to honor the veterans and crewmen of the USS Cowpens CVL 25 and the USS Cowpens CG63.

Main Festival Weekend
http://www.scfestivalofflowers.org/

June 24th to 26th, 2011

Location: Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce

Price: $2 Daily Admission but the concert is free

Time: All Day

The Festival features a variety of music including bluegrass, beach, chorale and gospel.

Also, there are a variety of children's activities and sporting events, including railroad museum tours and Kidfest. Visit our Arts & Crafts Fair, Juried Art Show and Photography Exhibition.

Fight For Air Climb Charleston
http://action.lungusa.org/site/TR?fr_id=1670&pg=entry

July

Location: North Charleston

Price: $25 per person to register with a $100 minimum for fundraising

Time: TBA

Stairclimbs are a great way to challenge yourself—whether your goal is just to cross the finish line or to win the challenge—you will walk away with a new found respect for your lungs! Your support helps the American Lung Association in the Fight for Air.

South Carolina Festival of Discovery

July 7-9, 2011

Location: 424 Main Street, Greenwood

Time and Price: TBA

Discover what rural America is all about during the award-winning South Carolina Festival of Discovery, in beautiful Uptown Greenwood. Enjoy the weekend rubbin' elbows with the BEST barbeque cooks from across the country, while listening to the rich sounds of the blues! Held the second weekend in July, the festival features fun for the entire family including a Barbeque & Hash Cook-off, a "Blues Cruise," and much more.

56th Annual Water Festival
http://www.bftwaterfestival.com/

July 15th – 26th, 2011

Location: Beafort

Time and Price: TBA

This year's festival will continue the great traditions of the past festivals with all of the water, air, sporting and entertainment events we have planned for you.

Williamston Spring Water Festival
http://www.springwaterfestival.com/

August 26th & 27th, 2011

Location: Williamston

Price and Time: TBA

There will be arts & crafts, health fair, live music, gospel music showcase, free children's activities, amusement rides, spring water 5K run, 1 mile fun run, antique car show, ride and bike show, food, and exhibits souvenirs.

 

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