Fairfield County events
ONGOING
April 29 – June 6 Smithsonian’s “New Harmonies – American Roots Music” Exhibit at the Fairfield County Historical Museum. “Roots Music” is known by names like blues, country western, folk ballads, and gospel. The main beat of the exhibition is the on-going cultural process that has madeAmericathe birthplace of more music than any place on earth. The exhibition provides a fascinating, inspiring, and toe-tapping listen to the American story of multi-cultural exchange.
The exhibit explores many aspects of America’s roots music as it pertains to our community heritage, and the program encourages the hosting of additional events organized by other local partnering organizations. The Museum will augment the Smithsonian exhibit by featuring the special genre of our nation’s musical history that developed around the textile mill towns. An example of local songwriting is “The Winnsboro Cotton Mills Blues.” It was written as a social protest song sometime in the early decades of the 20th C and Pete Seeger popularized the tune. A video will be presented by the museum featuring the song and a photographic montage of textile mill from early decades.
Special exhibit celebrating the roots of American music in events of the times. Associated events are planned. 231 S Congress St 803 635-9811
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 campus, 1674 US Hwy 321 Bus N, Winnsboro.
Fairfield County Main (Winnsboro) Library is open in new temporary location at 1132A Kincaid Bridge Road. Same hours as before move.
Carolina Adventure World is offering classes for ATV/Dirt Bike training. For more information please call Robert Tharp 843 697-9632
Early Registration or Buy tickets ahead See calendar date for more information.
May 12 – Mother’s Day luncheon. Advance purchase required.
MAY
May 1-13 Public Service Days at Carolina Adventure World. All service workers with ID will be charged 50% off regular admission fee. 1515 Arrowhead Rd, Winnsboro 803 4892-3534. www.carolinaadventureworld.com
May 11 – New CD Release Party for Susan Taylor. Susan will be performing songs from her new CD. Doors open at 7 PM. Artist Cover $5. 145 Club, 145 S Congress St. Winnsboro 803 718-0004
May 12- Glenn Sims Stroke Walk – 8 AM Gaezbo Park S Congress St. Winnsboro Walk to raise moneys and awareness of strokes. For information call Constance Glenn 803 772-5852, 803 206-6627.
May 12 – Mother’s Day Luncheon. Guest speaker Storyteller Frankie O’Neal. Noon. Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church, 502 5th St. Winnsboro. Catered by Barn Express. Advance ticket purchase required $7 at Barn Express 215 N Congress St. Fund raising event for UMC Women’s Missions.
May 13 – Mother’s Day
May 13 – Mother’s Day – Mothers get in FREE with paying child at Carolina Adventure World. . 1515 Arrowhead Rd, Winnsboro 803 4892-3534. www.carolinaadventureworld.com
May 17 – Third Thursday Downtown Winnsboro 5:30 – 7:30 PM Entertainment. Gazebo Park on S Congress St.
May 20 – Root Music Festival – Live music performances, event & exhibits in connection with Smithsonian’s exhibit at Fairfield Historical Museum:Susan Taylor performs at the Museum at 3 PM 2312 S Congress St; Rev Marv Ward performs at 145 Club, 145 S Congress St, doors open at 4 PM, $7 artist cover; Southern Rock & Blues star DB Bryant at the 146 Club 6 PM. artist cover $7.
May 25-27 – Memorial Day Weekend. CAW Night ride to 10 PM. Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Kitchen hours will be extended. All Night Riders must be checked in by 9 PM, gate will close. Any late arrivals must call the after hours number to get in. Recommend calling ahead for all camping or rentals. www.carolinaadventureworld.com
May 26 – Military Special at the South Carolina Railroad Musem. Rides at 10 AM, 1:30 PM. Military personnel and families ride free with ID. See www.scrm.org. 110 Industrial Park Rd. Winnsboro.
May 28 – Memorial Day
May 31 – “Young Entrepreneurs Business Training” & “Advertise & Sales Promotion” classes available through Carolina Encouragement Center, Columbia. 1815 Gervais St, Suite N. 803 931-8758. See website www.ceccolumbia.org.
JUNE
June 2 – Wings & Wheels Air Festival – 10 AM - 2 PM. Static display of aircraft, helicopter rides avaialable, car show, vendors. Fairfield County Airport, 1291 Runway Road, Winnsboro. Sponsored by Fairfield County Aeronautics Commission.
June 2 – South Carolina Rairoad Museum open for rides: 10 AM & 1:30 PM. Advance ticket purchase at www.scrm.org, click on Buy tickets. 110 Industrial Park Road Winnsboro
June 6-8 – Community Wide Summer Bible School 6-8 PM, Drawdy Park. All invited. Sponsored by Crooked Run Baptist Church, Nazarene Church of Winnsboro and Washington Street Baptist Chruch.
June 9 – South Carolina Rairoad Museum open for rides: 10 AM & 1:30 PM. Advance ticket purchase at www.scrm.org, click on Buy tickets. 110 Industrial Park Road Winnsboro
June 10 – Mideast Racing (Hare Scramble) at Carolina Adventure World, 1515 Arrowhead Rd Winnsboro. see www.mideastracing.com. 803 482-3534. www.carolinaadventureworld.com.
June 16 – South Carolina Rairoad Museum open for rides: 10 AM & 1:30 PM. Advance ticket purchase at www.scrm.org, click on Buy tickets. 110 Industrial Park Road Winnsboro
June 17 - Father’s Day
June 17 – Father’s Day special at Carolina Adventure World. Fathers get in at 1/2 price with paying child. 1515 Arrowhead Rd Winnsboro. see www.carolinaadventureworld.com. 803 482-3534.
June 23- South Carolina Rairoad Museum open for rides: 10 AM & 1:30 PM. Advance ticket purchase at www.scrm.org, click on Buy tickets. 110 Industrial Park Road Winnsboro
June 30 – South Carolina Rairoad Museum open for rides: 10 AM & 1:30 PM. Advance ticket purchase at www.scrm.org, click on Buy tickets. 110 Industrial Park Road Winnsboro
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
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.
June
Wings & Wheels Air Festival at Fairfield County Airport. Static dispaly of aircraft, helicopter rides available for charge, car show, vendors. Sponsored by the Fairfield County Aeronautics Commission. Free
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.