Community Calendar
The cosmopolitan flair of Aiken is only enhanced by the myriad
cultural activities to be found here. Whether your interest
is in theatre, music, visual arts, antiques or fun-filled
fairs, Aiken offers something to please your palate.
Midday Music and Lunch Concert Series
January - May Concert series
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church will be held the third
Thursday of each month at 12 noon in the sanctuary at Laurens
St. and Barnwell Ave with the exception of March 13th. Lunch is
available at 12:30 pm with reservations. For more information
call 803-648-2662.
National Multiple Sclerosis Walk
April 5th The National Multiple
Sclerosis Society, Mid Atlantic Chapter will host their annual
Aiken MS Walk, will host their annual Aiken MS Walk at the Aiken
County Library. The Walk will include rest stops, food, and
festivities. There is on cost to walk. For more information call
Matt Honeycutt 800-477-2955 or matt.honeycutt@NMSS.org.
Mead Hall Strawberry Festival
April 26th This is
a day of fun for the whole family. Beginning at 9am there will
be games, entertainment, a bake sale, food, and plenty of fresh
strawberries. This is PTO's primary fund-raising event with the
proceeds to benefit the PTO. For more information call
803-644-1122.
Lobster Race
May 2nd The
lobster race in historic Downtown Aiken. Events include the
lobster races, beach music and lots of great food. Call
803-649-9500 for more information.
Aiken Bluegrass Festival at Highfields Form
May 8-10th This event is
a fund-raiser for Star Riding & Driving, Inc a non-profit
organization committed to enriching the lives of children and
adults with disabilities through save, therapeutic interaction
with horses. For more information call 803-502-4746.
www.aikenbluegrassfestival.org
Celebrity Waiter Night
May 12th This annual
fund-raising event for Children's Place Inc. is fun for
everyone. Enjoy a fine meal served by one of Aiken's celebrities
and help kids all in the same event! Call 803-641-4144 for more
information.
Fourth Annual Aiken Flower and Garden
Show
May 16th and 17th
Aiken County Historical Museum and Banksia an local gardeners
will host the Fourth Annual Flower and Garden Show. Come and
enjoy garden tours, exhibitors, venders, workshops and
educational programs. For more information call Suzanne Jackson
at 803-335-0800 or Tommie Culligan 803-641-6777
Worship in the Park
May 25th Beginning at 9am
come and join Second Baptist Church for a fellowship in the
park. A day of praise, games, and food for the whole family.
Join us at Perry Park. For more information call 803-644-3994.
Downtown After 6 "Beach Blast"
June 19th Downtown Aiken's
quarterly event. Sponsoring business stay open late, from 6:00
pm - 9:00 pm. The event is themed and offers opportunities to
win gifts and enjoy a fun, yet relaxing evening in downtown.
Contact 803-649-2221 for more information.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
August 8th and 9th An annual
fundraiser for the Aiken Downtown Development Association, this
evening is filled with good food, good laughs, and good audience
interaction. Contact 803-649-2221 for more information.
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
August 28th through 30th Come
downtown to find the best bargains on the highest quality goods.
For more information, call the Aiken Downtown Development
Association at 803-649-2221.
Aiken's Makin
September 5th and 6th Held
in the parkways of downtown Aiken, Arts and crafts, family
entertainment, and concessions. Contact the Aiken Chamber of
Commerce at 8032-641-1111 for more information .
Aiken's Makin Downtown Sidewalk Sale
September 5th and 6th Come
downtown to find the best bargains on the highest quality goods.
For more information call the Aiken Downtown Development
Association at 803-649-2221.
Downtown After 6 (Theme TBA)
September 18th Downtown Aiken's
quarterly ev3ent. Sponsoring businesses stay open late, from
6:00 pm -9:00 pm. The event is themed and offers opportunities
to win gifts and enjoy a fun, yet relaxing evening in downtown.
Contact 803-649-2221 for more information.
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