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EVENTS

from Discover Camden/Kershaw County, SC

from Discover Camden/Kershaw County, SC, page 43

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Country Christmas Shopping-Come to Old McCaskills Farm for a one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience! Local boutiques, artisans, holiday decorations and so much more! Featuring many vendors to shop. 377 Cantey Lane in Rembert, SC.

www.oldmccaskillfarm.com

Elgin Catfish Stomp -- Get the holidays off to a good start with a parade, gospel singing and lots of mouth-watering catfish at this annual event in Elgin. Local firemen cook and serve up some of the best catfish stew and fried catfish with all the fixings. Call Elgin Town Hall at 803-438-2362.

Elgin Lights -- Elgin residents Paul and Sarah Towns open their farm for visitors to enjoy their oldfashioned Christmas light display, eight museums, live music, working blacksmith, and more! www.elginlights.com www.oldmccaskillfarm.com fitnesszonelugoff.com or www. strictlyrunning.com

Holiday Trunk Show -- Come out to Old McCaskill’s Farm for a unique shopping experience that supports local artisans and small business owners. You can find woolen gifts, baked goods and sweets, handmade cards, Christmas ornaments, leather tack, iron works, jewelry, and more!

Jingle Bell 5K Run -Annual 5k Run/Walk & Kids’ Run is a Palmetto Grand Prix Race USATF Certified Course. Register at www.

Kershaw County Christmas Parade -- Local churches, businesses, schools, and civic organizations participate in the annual Kershaw County Christmas Parade, held on the second Saturday in December each year down Broad Street in Downtown Camden. www. kershawcountychamber.org www.lightsoflugoff.com

Lights of Lugoff -- Light up your holiday season and join in the fun at Kershaw County’s only nighttime Christmas Parade.

Multi-Cultural Events -- Choirs, dance troupes, performers, and artists come to Wood Auditorium at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County in celebration of African-American History. www. artscenterofkershawcounty.org

Spring

Annual Spring Dog Show

An annual tradition for over 80 years, this dog show is recognized as a high quality production complete with ring, ringmaster, announcer, qualified judges, ribbons, and trophies. Hosted by Grace Episcopal Church, this event is a family affair. www.gracechurchcamden. org

Boykin Spaniel Society (BSS) Spring National -- Every dog has its day and South Carolina’s

State Dog, the Boykin Spaniel, is feted for an entire week during the BSS Spring National in various locations around Camden, Rembert and Boykin. www.boykinspaniel.org www.facebook/EFFCamden

Camden Film Week -- This annual world tour film festival is all about horses. Featuring a variety of events all over Camden, this event includes film screenings of international film winners and others selected films.

The Carolina Cup -- The running of the Carolina Cup races, finds thousands of ladies and gentlemen enjoying a day of tailgate parties and horse races at Springdale Race Course. ww.carolina-cup.org

Classically Carolina USTA Junior Challenge -- This tournament draws sanctioned players from all over Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. email tennispickleball@ camdensc.org.

Clinic Classic 5k -- The Clinic Classic is a race that benefits the Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County historic districts. www.cmcofkc.org

Finally Friday -- Beginning in March the Arts Center of Kershaw County holds a free concert on the last Friday of each month through the month of June. Family friendly and always free. www. artscenterofkershawcounty.org

First Saturdays Family Farm Day at Goat Daddy’s Farm

Enjoy a day at Goat Daddy’s Farm, a Grade A Goat Dairy. Lots of fabulous animals to see, Goat Daddy’s sausage and cheese, live music, beer by Random Tap, food by the Belgian Waffle Cart, vendors and more! Every first Saturday of the month except December and January. 144 Tomahawk Trail Elgin. For more information visit their Facebook page .

Fishing Rodeo -- This free event, sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, takes place at Historic Camden’s nature trail pond. Kids learn how to fish and get their license. In addition, there are fish size competitions and vendors. www.historiccamden.org

Irish Fest -- This family-friendly cultural event includes live Irish music, dancing, vendors, food, domestic and imported beer, a Leprechaun parade, and a KIDZ zone. Visit Irish Fest Camden on Facebook.

James Smith Memorial Rodeo

This annual event helps to support and provide scholarships to the SC High School Rodeo group. Find more information on Facebook at James A. Smith Memorial Rodeo.

Spring Artisan & Antique Market

You can discover treasures at this event which features antiques, vintage decor, original art and handcrafted wood. www.camdenleague.org

Spring Farm Day at Old McCaskill’s Farm -- Each year at shearing time, all are invited to watch the sheep shearing, see the border collies work, observe spinning, a working saw mill, music, food, a petting zoo. www.oldmccaskillfarm.com

Yakking the Wateree River -Enjoy a scenic 8-mile kayaking experience along a forested stretch of the beautiful and historic Wateree River. Lugoff Landing, 1600 Tail Race Road, Lugoff

Summer

Ag+Art Tour -- Kershaw County is one of many South Carolina counties that participate in this farm tour, featuring local artisans and farmer’s markets. The tour includes artists in action, vendors, music and information about rural life. www.agandarttour.com

Arts Camps -- The Arts Center coordinates and hosts a multitude of fun and creative activities for all ages July-September. www. artscenterofkershawcounty.org

Battle of Camden Commemoration-- Held each August, this commemoration is to honor and remember those who served in the August 16, 1780 Battle of Camden. historiccamden.org

Bethune Chicken Strut -- Always popular, the Bethune Chicken Strut is a weekend full of fun and entertainment. The festival includes rides, vendors, dancing, music and other activities for “kids” of all ages. Call 843-334-6238 www.lakewatereeassociation.org

Fireworks at Lake Wateree -The Lake Wateree Association (LWA) hosts an annual Fourth of July fireworks display on July 4th, around 9:15 p.m. LWA officials say the best place to view the display is from Clearwater Cove Marina.

Juneteenth Celebration -- The celebration honors the day, June 19, 1865, with festivities held at Boykin Park.

Kids 4th of July Parade -- This super fun and colorful event takes place on the Saturday closest to the 4th of July, www.cityofcamden.org

Patriots, Picnic & Pops Celebrate the Fourth of July at Historic Camden. Food, fellowship and performances by the Camden Community Concert Band. Free and fun for the whole family. www.historiccamden.org www.shagginwithclass.com

Shaggin’ with CLASS Blast -- It’s always a party with CLASS (CamdenLugoff Area Shag Society). The Summer Blast is the organization’s big charity event of the year.

Kershaw County was named for Col. Joseph Kershaw (1727–1791), an early settler considered “the father of Camden”. Originally part of Camden District, Kershaw County was formed in 1791 from parts of Claremont, Lancaster, Fairfield, and Richland counties. Today, Kershaw County is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

OUTDOOR FUN

Wateree Marina & RV Campground

10 Lake Wateree Recreation Area

11 Liberty Hill Wildlife Management Preserve

12 Lugoff Boat Landing

13 Lynches River

14 Outlaw’s Championship Rodeo Arena

15 Patriot’s Boat Landing

16 Savage Bay Heritage Preserve

17 South Carolina Equine Park

18 Wateree River Veterans Park

19 White Oak Access Area