Fairfield County events
ONGOING
Midlands Tech Classes -The Corporate & Continuing Education courses are available throughout the year (which are all non-degree programs) and do not have registration dates or semester start & end dates. A student can register for a CCE course, in most cases, even the day the course begins. To see classes and dates go to http://www.mtctraining.com/FairfieldCampus_Course List.pdf for class listings and schedule
Fairfield County Main (Winnsboro) Library is open in new temporary location at 1132A Kincaid Bridge Road. Same hours as before move.
FEBRUARY
February 20 - President’s Day – National Holiday
February 23 - How to Prepare a Capability Statement (8:30a-12:30pm) Grant Writing and You Part 1(3:30-7:30pm) Registration $75 per class Includes: Workshop Certificate, Contract Opportunities, Gifts, Photo, Networking, and Great Food! (Register in person or over the phone.) Limited Seating. REGISTER TODAY! (Credit card accepted) Registration required by Feb 23. Call Lois at (803)931-8756
February 25 – Susan Douglass Taylor performs at 145 Club. Winnsboro’s own singer-songwiter. Doors open at 7 Pm, Cover dontaion $5 Small membership fee. 145 S Congress St Winnsboro, 803 718-0004
February 28 – Teen Pregnancy Prevention Summit 6-8 PM Fairfield Central High School 836 US Hwy 321 Bypass S. Winnsboro Free food, door prizes. Open to parents, students and community partners.
MARCH
March 1 – Career Fair at Fairfield Central High School. 9 AM – 1 PM. Business and Industry are invited to share information with students regarding possible careers. To register contact Stacy Gray-Feaster at 803 635-1441 ext 60316 or email sfeaster@fairfield.k12.sc.us
March 3 – LD and EC perform at 145 Club. Fairfield County’s own Lynn Douglass and EC Harrelson. Doors open at 7 PMCover dontation $5 small membership fee. 145 S Congress St Winnsboro 803 718-0004
March 9 & 10 – “The Mikado” presented by Pine Tree Players. 8 PM A musical comedy adapted from the Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta. Tickets $10. For reservations call 803 635-6847 or email pinetreeplayhouse@gmail.com
March 9 & 10 – Live Concert Gary Bass & the Reunion Bande. Playing favorites from the ’60s & ’70s. Shows at 7 & 9:15 PM at Christ Central Community Center 235 S Congress St. $15 for single or $25 for couple. To purchase contact Jimmy Burroughs 803 309-9390, Clyde Sanders 803 261-8117, Willy Sherrod 803 635-2342, Gary Middlebrooks 803 600-6341 or Gary Freeman 803 712-5366.
March 11 – – “The Mikado” presented by Pine Tree Players. 3 PM A musical comedy adapted from the Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta. Tickets $10. Seniors $8 For reservations call 803 635-6847 or email pinetreeplayhouse@gmail.com.
March 11 – Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 15 – Career Fair at Geiger Elementary School. 8:30 – 11:30 AM. Business and Industry are invited to share information with students regarding possible careers. For information and registration contact Xyreese Trapp at 803 337-8288, ext 50510 or email xtrapp@fairfield.k12.sc.us.
March 15 – Annual Red Cross St Patrick’s Day Spaghetti Lunch & Dinner. Lunch 11-1:30, delivery of 5 of more, Dinner 4-7 PM. First Church of Nazarene 650 9th St, Winnsboro. $7 per person. Tickets available at the door or from Red Cross volunteers.
March 16 & 17 – “The Mikado” presented by Pine Tree Players. 8 PM A musical comedy adapted from the Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta. Tickets $10. For reservations call 803 635-6847 or email pinetreeplayhouse@gmail.com.
March 17 – Midlands Tech Fairfield Campus Open House 10 AM – 2 PM. Free BBQ lunch prepared by local SC BBQ Master, Free Career Skills Workshops, local entertainment. 1674 US Hwy 321 Business N. 803 815-6650
March 17 - MOJO performs at 145 Club. A music legend not to be missed. Doors open at 7 PMCover donation $5 small membership fee. 145 S Congress St Winnsboro.
March 18 – – “The Mikado” presented by Pine Tree Players. 3 PM A musical comedy adapted from the Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta. Tickets $10. Seniors $8 For reservations call 803 635-6847 or email pinetreeplayhouse@gmail.com
March 26 – Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament to benefit Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board 10 AM. Oak Hills Golf Club 7629 Fairfield Road, Columbia. Shot gun start at 10 AM, 4 person – captains choice. $75 per person. Sponsorships available from $100 to $1000. Free Car for Hole-in-one. Prizes and food. Registration by March 16. Contact Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce 803 635-4242 or email fchamber02@truvista.net or Laura Collins at FCDSNB, 803 635-2154 or lcollinsfdsn@truvista.net.
March 31 -Easter Bunny Egg-press Rides at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. Please see www.scrm.org for time, prices and order tickets on line.
March 31 – Angela Easterling performs at 145 Club. Uternationally acclaimed singer/songwriter. Doors open at 7 PM. Cover donation $5. Small membership fee. 145 S Congress St Winnsboro, 803 718-0004.
APRIL
April 1 – Fran Doyle appears at 145 Club. Well known Irish balladeer, one of Winnsboro’s favorites. The Almost There Band open. Doors open at 3 PM. Cover $5, small membership fee. 145 S Congress St Winnsboro 803 718-0004.
April 7 – Easter Bunny Egg-press Rides at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. Please see www.scrm.org for time, prices and order tickets on line.
April 8 – Easter
April 21 – Winnsboro Mill Village People Reunion – Invitation only reunion at Winnsboro Old Armory. Open to anyone for anyone who lived/grew up in Winnsbor Mills during 40/50/60/70s. Starts at 2 PM. Vendors space available. Contact Jan McCroy-Albritton 803 318-8313.
April 28 – Imagine the Difference 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk. Downtown Winnsboro. Pre-register on line at www.stricklyrunning.com. Sponorships available, call 803 635-2335. Sponsored by Fairfield County Behavioral Health Services
April 28 – The Blair Coalition of Churches Family Day will be held at the Willie Lee Robinson Field, Highway 34 West, Blair, SC. The parade begins at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, Road 99, Blair at 11:00 AM (Parade line up begins at 9:30 AM) Festivities will begin at 12:00 PM. Bring lawn chairs for a day of fun and food. Call Shirley Greene (803) 337-3863 for information.
Rock Around the Clock Festival 2011
Car Show Registration
Arts & Crafts Exhibitors Registration
Food Vendor Registration
Parade Registration
FOLLOWING ARE ANNUAL EVENTS
March
Red Cross Spaghetti Supper. Annual fund raising event for the Fairfield County Service Center.
April
Paws in the Pines Fun Dog Show – sponsored by Fairfield County Service Center, Red Cross.
Blair Coalition of Churches Family Day & Parade Sponsored by the Blair Coalition of Churches. Willie Lee Robinson Field, State Hyw 34W, Blair, SC .
May
Arts on the Ridge at the Century House in Ridgeway. (1st Saturday in May) Featuring works by area artists in all mediums, exhibits and demonstrations, items for sale, sponsored by the Town of Ridgeway, 803 337-2213.
July
Annual Blackstock July 4th Festival 3 day event. Sponsored by the community of Blackstock.
July 4th Annual Fireworks display and night out. First Baptist Church 1373 Newberry Rd Winnsboro. Bring a lawn chair. Free
September
Rock Around the Clock Beauty Pageant - Last Saturday in September. Miss Rock Around the Clock and her court are chosen. Sponsored by Fairfield Copunty Chamber of Commerce 803 635-4242
October
Rock Around the Clock Festival in downtown Winnsboro. County’s largest street festival on the first weekend in October. Sponsored by the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, 803 635-4242.
Olde Winnsboro Ghost Walk, Guided tour of historic Winnsboro and its ghost tales. Sponsored by the Winnsboro Woman’s Club.
November
Pig on the Ridge BBQ Cook Off in Ridgeway the first weekend in November. Sponsored by the Town of Ridgeway 803 337-2213.
December
Annual Christmas Parades – Ridgeway and Winnsboro have Christmas parades in early December. Everyone invited to participate.
December Candlelight Christmas Open House & Reception – Fairfield County Museum 231 S Congress St Winnsboro.