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MARCH 15, 22 and 29
At the races
March in South Carolina means the horses are running in Aiken and Camden. First up is the Aiken Trials on the 15th, six races showcasing young horses in training. Next up, the Aiken Spring Steeplechase invites you to “see horses fly” in its series of steeplechase races at Ford Conger Field on the 22nd. Famed thoroughbred jockey Ron Turcotte, who rode the legendary Secretariat to victory, will sign autographs during the event. And on March 29, the 82nd running of the Carolina Cup (pictured above) at Springdale Race Course in Camden gathers horseracing fans for a final weekend of incredible tailgates and fashionable hats, plus six steeplechase races. For details, visit aikentrials.com or call (803) 648-4631; aikensteeplechase.com or call (803) 648-9641; and carolina-cup.org or call (803) 432-6513.
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MARCH 20–APRIL 19
APRIL 11–13
World Grits Fesfuntiveatinalg or
If there’s a way to have competing with grits and corn, it’s happening at this 29th annual festival in St. George. The messiest involves rolling in a giant pool of grits, but other competitions include corn shelling, corn tossing and grits eating. The festival fun wraps up by 9 p.m. this year, so come early. For details, visit worldgritsfestival.com or call (843) 563-7943.
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Charleston house and garden tours
APRIL 5–6
International Quidditch Association World Cup
No, the players don’t fly. But this turf-based version of quidditch blends elements of rugby, basketball and dodgeball in a fast-paced, full-contact, coed athletic competition, worthy of respect from diehard sports fans and Harry Potter devotees. The IQA’s World Cup is making its first S.C. appearance, bringing 80 international teams to the brand-new North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. That’s a lot of quaffles, bludgers and snitches. For details, visit iqaworldcup.com or call (704) 962-5099.
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SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | March 2014 | scliving.coop
Charleston in spring is too pretty to miss, and two special events will lead you through some of its loveliest sights. Many of the historic city’s grandest private homes open their doors to visitors in the Festival of Houses and Gardens from March 20 through April 19. The daily tours, offered by Historic Charleston Foundation, showcase houses and gardens that date back as far as the 18th century. On the weekend of April 11 and 12, the Garden Club of Charleston will host its Walking Tour of Private Houses and Gardens in the city’s historic district. Each home will also feature creative floral arrangements. For details, visit historiccharleston.org or call (843) 722-3405; also, thegardenclubofcharleston.org or call (843) 406-7626 or (843) 886-0638.