January 1- Elder Hop (New Year's Day Celebration) Memorial Plaza Sponsored by Orangeburg County on Aging Contact: Sheryl Jeffcoat (803) 531-4663 6 - 7 - 47th Grand American Coon Hunt Orangeburg Fairgrounds - For information call the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce (803) 534-6821
February 23-25 - Celebrate General Francis Marion Memorial: American Revolutionary Living History Encampment, & Re-enactment, Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, SC: (803) 478-2645 www.francismariontrail.com 17 - 20 - Great Backyard Bird Count - Santee National Wildlife Refuge, counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the continent. Summerton. Susie Heisy (803) 478-2217
March 2-4 -Berkeley Area Garden clubs will sponsor a Flower Show at Cypress Gardens
The theme is “Berkeley's Natural Gem” and will celebrate Cypress Gardens 80th Anniversary with exhibits of Camellias, Daffodils and other flowering plants along with flower arrangements. For more information contact Laurette Sweet at laurettesweet@gmail.com , ( 843 ) 312 -9169 or the website https://sites.google.com/site/ourflowershow 10 - 10th Annual Shuckin in the Park. 1PM Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner. Enjoy food, games, and music. Mary Bell 10 - Trash to Treasures - Elloree 10am to 6pm. Contact Chasity Avinger (803) 897-2821. clerk@elloree.com 24 - 50th Annual Elloree Trials - Great day of tailgating and horse racing. Call (803) 897-2616 for information. 30 - 31 - State Catfishing Tournament Two day tournament at Randolph’s Landing in Manning. Nick Lucas (803) 478-2152
April April - October - Sumter@Six Summer Outdoor Concert Series. Second Thursday of each month, Brody Pavilion, downtown Sumter. 6-8 p.m. Beach/variety music, food and drinks, fun for the entire family. Free admission. (803) 436-2640. 13 - 14 - Elloree Pork Fest - Cook-offs, bands, Pork Fest Pig Auction. Joe Miller Park Contact: Chasity Avinger (803) 897-2821. clerk@elloree.com 19 - 21 - Puddin Swamp Festival Turbeville, this 3 day event includes the Taste of Puddin Swamp, bands, street dance, kritter kontest. Contact: Pat Goodwin (843) 598-2116 6 - 7 - Governor's Frog Jump - Town of Springfield, SC Friday and Saturday before Easter. Entertainment, food, games, frog jump, egg strike and egg hunt. Contact: Springfield Town Hall - (803) 258-3152 21 - Purple Martin Festival - St. Matthews Walk/Run, Parade, Arts/Crafts, Pet Show, Entertainment, Concessions-all on the grounds of the Courthouse and Annex. Children's games and rides, petting zoo, space walk, etc. Call Jane Dyches, Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce for time schedule (803) 655-5650 26 - 29 -Santee Birding and Nature FestivalView of some of the beautiful waters of Lake Marion, the largest lake in SC! Come experience the beauty of the lake on one of the festival's many boating trips - canoeing, kayaking, or pontoon trips going on all weekend, April 27-29. Check out the schedule on the bird fest website, fws.gov/santee/bird_fest.html Sign up today and tell your friends, too!! 28 - 29 - 33rd Clarendon County Striped Bass Festival Manning The festival day includes a parade, children's games, arts & crafts, delicious food, street band & dancing, and the popular catfish wrestling. It's a fun-filled family event! Clarendon County Chamber (803) 435-4405
May 3 - 6 - African-American Cultural Festival - The Black Cowboy, Man or Myth. Greenfield Farms, Rembert, SC. Explore the lives of the black cowboys! (803) 499-9658 4 - 6 - Orangeburg Festival of Roses Three day event. Edisto Memorial Gardens Parks & Rec. Dept. (803) 533-6020. Held to celebrate the beginnning of the rose blooming season. Food, crafts, and entertainment. (803) 534-6821 Chamber of Commerce 19 - A Taste of Clarendon - Food and entertainment at the Cypress Center. Clarendon County Chamber (803) 435-4405 26 - 28 - 10th Annual Bluegrass & Country Music Hoedown - Santee - 3 days of live music & entertainment - 10 to 12 bands. Free. Lone Star BBQ & Merchantile (803) 854-2000. 25 - 27 - Sumter Iris Festival. The irises are in full bloom and so is the fun at SC’s oldest continuous festival! Arts and crafts, food, music and more. For more information, call (803) 436-2640.
June
July 4 - Jammin July 4th - Dillon Park, Sumter (803) 436-2640 4 - Elloree 4th of July. Picnic, Patriotic program, fireworks. Contact Chasity Avinger (803) 897-2821. clerk@elloree.com 28 - 29 - Summer Invitational - Santee Cooper Country Club - Todd Miller (803) 854-2467
August 4 - 37th Annual Big Daddy Fishing Tournament - Mother or Father fishing with child 12 and under. Free. Every child goes home a winner. Santee State Park (803) 854-2408 25 - Sept. 9 - 22nd Annual Juried Art Show Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner. Mary Bell (843) 899-5200 Labor Day Weekend - 10th Annual Lone Star Bluegrass & Country Music Jamboree - Santee - 4 days of live music. (803) 854-2000
September Early Fall - 8th Annual Bowman Harvest Festival - Beauty Pageant, parade, vendors, rides, dancing in the street, gospel singing. Contact: Town of Bowman at 803-829-2666 8 - Trash to Treasures - Elloree 10am to 6pm. Contact Chasity Avinger (803) 897-2821. clerk@elloree.com 25 - 30 - Sumter County Fair - Annual county fair with midway open 3pm to midnight daily. Mel Curtis (803) 775-5200 28 - 30 - 44th Raylrode Daze - Three Day festival in Branchville. festival commemorates Branchville's railroad heritage. Call Tom Jennings (803) 274-8831 29 - 30 - National Catfish Tournament - Two day tournament out of Randolph's Landing in Manning. Call Nick Lucas (803) 478-2152
October 6 - 2nd Annual Common Ground Bluegrass Festival - Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner. Bluegrass concert. Troy Diel (843) 899-5200 8 - Cooking on Cleveland - Anything goes cook-off on Historic Cleveland St. in Elloree Contact Chasity Avinger (803) 897-2821. clerk@elloree.com 2nd Sat. - Carolina Backcountry Harvest - Sumter County Museum learn what it was like to live during a simpler time when we worked the land. Living history demonstrations (803) 775-0908 12 - 13 - 10th Francis Marion/Swamp Fox Symposium - Explore the Revolutionary War Southern Campaign with Francis Marion. (803) 478-2645 13 - Fall Fest - Downtown Elloree - antiques, art vendors, food and more. Contact Chasity Avinger (803) 897-2821. clerk@elloree.com Third Thurs. - Captain’s Choice Fall Golf Tournament Tri-County Chamber - Santee National Golf Tournament 1-800-788-5646 31 - Trunk or Treat - Trick or treating and games. Elloree - Contact Chasity Avinger(803) 897-2821. clerk@elloree.com
November 10 - 11 - 10th Hill’s Landing Catfish Tournament - 2 day tournament at Hill’s Landing in Cross (843) 753-2731 12 - 29 - Mayors’ Festival of Wreaths Orangeburg Fine Arts Center, Elizabeth Thomas (803) 536-4074 20 - 21 - Berkeley County Antique Tractor and Engine Show - Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner features all sorts of antique tractors. Auction, crafts, food. Kimberly Nolte (843) 761-6406 Thursday before Thanksgiving- Carolina Backcountry Oyster Roast Sumter County Museum (803) 775-0908 19 - Jan. 1 - Lighting of the Children's Garden Christmas and Kid's Walk - Edisto Memorial Gardens, Orangeburg - Thousands of lights including still and animated displays for children of all ages. (803) 563-6020 Orangeburg Parks & Rec. Dept.
December 1 - 23 - Celebrate the Seasons - Santee Cooper, Moncks Corner. Light festival. Troy Diel (843) 899-5200. All month - Swan Lake Fantasy of Lights - The gardens come to life nightly in a twinkling holiday wonderland Over 1 million lights. Swan Lake Iris Gardens, West Liberty Street (US 763), Sumter. Dusk until 9 p.m. nightly. Free admission. (803) 436-2640 Call for date - Springfield Defends Fruitcake - Old Springfield High School, Call for information and dates call Sylvia Hiers (803) 258-3764 1 - 2 - Prelude to Christmas Festival - Holly Hill, Parade, crafts, children’s activities, snow and ice skating. Contact: Julie Sohm (803) 496-3951 8 - Cooking on Cleveland - Anything goes cook-off on Historic Cleveland St. in Elloree Contact Chasity Avinger (803) 897-2821. clerk@elloree.com 8 - Victorian Christmas - Sumter County Museum, Sumter (803) 775-0908 8 - A Small Town Christmas - Elloree, Breakfast with Santa, store sales, museum specials. Contact Chasity Avinger (803) 897-2821. 1st Saturday - Holiday at the Park open to the public - Old Santee Canal Park (843) 899-5200 1st Sunday - Orangeburg County Christmas Parade - Orangeburg County Chamber (803) 534-6821
*All dates and events subject to change. Visit our web site www.santeecoopercountry.org for more events
Come enjoy
some special time with your child(ren) ages 3 - 5 as we do a wide variety of
things.We will read a book, do
some seasonal related arts and crafts or maybe go out on the boardwalk to catch
a view of a dragonfly or a turtle.
TIME:10 a.m. – 12 Noon
PROGRAM
FEE:$5 per child (adults are free)
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required by the Monday before the program
MEETING
PLACE:Interpretive Center
AGE
LIMIT:3 – 5 year olds (with an adult)
CLASS
SIZE:12
CONTACT:Cindy Moyer
Garden Tips
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Calling
all green and black thumbs alike! Adaptive Gardens of the Lowcountry will be
giving a presentation at the park on how to make the most of your backyard
garden this growing season. Join the expert gardener from this non-profit
program located at Thornhill Farm and make sure this summer that there is
always plenty of food on your dinner table.
Time:
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Program Fee: Free with regular park
admission of $3/ person Pre-registration: None Meeting Place: Interpretive Center Age Limit: All ages Class Size: None Contact: Brad Sale
Kids Who Care – Project
Competition
Saturday, February 20 though
Tuesday, March 1, 2010
Come
look at the project competition from the Berkeley County Kids Who Care.The mission of Kids Who Care is to the
raise the environmental awareness in Berkeley County by administering an
environmental project competition in the schools and working as a resource to
upgrade environmental science teaching.The results will amaze you!!
TIME:9 a.m. – 4:30
p.m.
PROGRAM FEE:Free with
regular park admission
PRE-REGISTRATION:None
MEETING PLACE:InterpretiveCenter
AGE LIMIT:None
CLASS SIZE:N/A
CONTACT:Mary S. Bell
11th Annual Shuckin' in the Park
Oyster Roast
Saturday, March 13, 2010
It is
never too early to mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Shuckin' in the Park
Oyster Roast.There will be
activities for the children, including jump castles.Food tickets can be purchased inside the gate.Entertainment will be by the Custom 4+2
Band featuring beach music, oldies and popular music.Small coolers are allowed, but PLEASE no pets or golf carts and tickets
are NOT redeemable
for food.
TIME:1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
PROGRAM FEE:$3 Advanced/ $5 March 13th
PRE-REGISTRATION:None
MEETING PLACE:All through out the park
AGE LIMIT:All ages
CLASS SIZE:None
CONTACT:Troy
Diel
Robert Mills: His Plans and
Buildings Exhibit
The Month of April
and May exact dates TBA
The
renowned creations of Robert Mills - one of the Palmetto State’s most respected
native sons - are the focus of this special traveling exhibit.Mills is considered in many circles as
this country’s first and foremost architect. His 19th century designs
have not only stood the test of time, but have become among the most familiar
symbols of American democracy.Robert Mills: His Plans and Buildings is a collection of 16 framed panels featuring
photographs of the Mills’ buildings which were built in South Carolina.
Each panel contains text describing the
photograph and points out details unique to Robert Mills’ designs. This
exhibit was organized by the South Carolina State Museum, the Historic Columbia
Foundation and the South Carolina Committee for the Humanities.We will feature the exhibit in April and May (National
Historic Preservation Month
TIME:9 am – 4:30 pm
PROGRAM
FEE:Free with regular park admission of
$3/person
PRE-REGISTRATION:None
MEETING
PLACE:Interpretive Center
AGE
LIMIT:All ages CLASS SIZE:None
CONTACT:Mary S. Bell
Hummingbirds
Saturday April 10, 2010
This
program will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about hummingbirds.
From the different varieties to the safe way to attract them to you house, this
program is sure to be both informative and entertaining. The program ends with
the opportunity for you and to make your very own hummingbird feeder from an
old soda bottle. Fun for all ages!
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Program Fee: $5 per person
Pre-registration:Required by Friday,
April 9th Meeting Place: Interpretive Center Age Limit: All ages Class Size: 30 Contact: Brad Sale
Basket Class - TBA
Saturday, May 1,
2010
Ribbed Basket Class
TIME:10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PROGRAM FEE:$35 per person
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required by Friday, April 23rd
MEETING PLACE:Learning Center
AGE LIMIT:Ages 16 and above
CLASS SIZE:12
CONTACT:Mary S. Bell
The American
Revolution in Berkeley County
Saturday, May 29,
2010
Come
learn about Berkeley County’s roll in the American Revolution.History Buff Oliver Buckles will tell
stories to include Francis Marion aka the Swamp Fox and other significant rolls
that Berkeley County conflicts played in the roll of winning the American
Revolution.
TIME:2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
PROGRAM FEE:$5 per person
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required by Wednesday, May 26th
MEETING PLACE:Interpretive Center
AGE LIMIT:All ages
CLASS SIZE:30
CONTACT:Mary S. Bell
Summer Canoe Trip
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Join our
experienced Naturalist on this guided canoe trip. The swamp is in full swing in
early June with birds, frogs, alligators, flowers, fish, and many other
surprises. This trip leaves from the Interpretive Center and weaves its way
back into the old canal.
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Program Fee: $15 per person Pre-registration: Required by Friday,
June 4th Meeting Place: Interpretive Center Age Limit: All ages, under 13
accompanied by adult Class Size: 15 Contact: Brad Sale
Hunt for History
Camp
Monday, June 7th -
Friday, June 11, 2010
Monday, June 14th -
Friday, June 18, 2010
We
will be taking part of the Junior Ranger Program of our 3 local National Parks,
learning about life long ago, going on scavenger hunts and more in this
exciting camp that will give your child a view of the exciting history that
surrounds them.If your child is
between the ages of 7 and 12, then sign them up for this week of fun and
adventure.You must call the park
to register as registration on-line is not available for this program.More details will be available at the
middle of April.
TIME:8:30 am – 4:30 pm
PROGRAM
FEE:$150 per
child
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required, by Friday May 15th
MEETING
PLACE:Learning Center
AGE
LIMIT:Children ages 7 to 12 CLASS SIZE:12
CONTACT:Mary S. Bell
Father’s Day Fishing
Rodeo
Saturday, June 19,
2010
Calling
all children!!Do not let this
Father’s Day slip away without doing something special for the one you
love.Bring that special someone
out to the park to enjoy a day of fun in the sun fishing in Biggin Creek.Prizes will be awarded to the
adult/child teams for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
for the total weight of your three largest fish.Drawings will be done during awards ceremony for other
surprise gifts.Everyone walks
away with something!Bring your
own fishing supplies.POLES
ONLY, NO ROD & REELS.
TIME:9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
PROGRAM
FEE:$3
per person
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required
by Wednesday, June 16th
MEETING
PLACE:Interpretive
Center
AGE
LIMIT:All
ages (Children must be accompaniedby
an adult)
CLASS
SIZE:N/A
CONTACT:Cindy
Moyer
Junior Naturalist
Camp
Monday, June 21–
Friday, June 25, 2010
If you
have a youngster between the ages of 6 and 8, we will be offering summer day
camps, which will explore the Lowcountry’s rich history and lush
environment.During the weeklong
camps, activities will include crafts, sports, science discoveries, and field
trips to area attractions. You must call the park to
register as registration on-line is not available for this program. The
brochure for the camp will be available later this spring.
TIME:8:30
a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PROGRAM
FEE:$150
child
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required
by June 1st
MEETING
PLACE:Learning
Center
AGE
LIMIT:6-8
years old
CLASS
SIZE:12
CONTACT:Brad
Sale
Basket Class – Oval
Basket
Saturday, June 26,
2010
Platted Basked Class
TIME:10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PROGRAM FEE:$30 per person
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required by Friday, June 18th
MEETING PLACE:Learning Center
AGE LIMIT:Ages 16 and above
CLASS SIZE:12
CONTACT:Mary S. Bell
Lowcountry Explorers
Camp
Monday, June 28 –
Friday, July 2, 2010
If you have a youngster between the ages of 9 and 12, we will be
offering summer day camps, which will explore the Lowcountry’s rich history and
lush environment.During the
weeklong camps, activities will include crafts, sports, science discoveries,
and field trips to area attractions.You must call the park to register as registration on-line is not available
for this program. The brochure for the camp will be available later this
spring.
We
will be taking part of the Junior Ranger Program of our 3 local National Parks,
learning about life long ago, going on scavenger hunts and more in this
exciting camp that will give your child a view of the exciting history that
surrounds them.If your child is
between the ages of 7 and 12, then sign them up for this week of fun and
adventure.You must call the park
to register as registration on-line is not available for this program.More details will be available at the
middle of April.
TIME:8:30 am – 4:30 pm
PROGRAM
FEE:$150
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required, by Friday June 25th
MEETING
PLACE:Learning Center
AGE
LIMIT:Children ages 7 to 12 CLASS SIZE:12
CONTACT:Mary S. Bell
Junior Naturalist
Camp
Monday, July 19 -
Friday, July 23, 2010
If you
have a youngster between the ages of 6 and 8, we will be offering summer day
camps, which will explore the Lowcountry’s rich history and lush
environment.During the weeklong
camps, activities will include crafts, sports, science discoveries, and field
trips to area attractions.You must call the park to register as registration on-line
is not available for this program.The brochure for the camp will be available later this spring.
TIME:8:30
a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PROGRAM
FEE:$150
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required by June 30th
MEETING
PLACE:Learning Center
AGE
LIMIT:6-8
years old
CLASS
SIZE:12
CONTACT:Brad
Sale
Lowcountry Explorers
Camp
Monday, July 26 – Friday,
July, 30, 2010
If you
have a youngster between the ages of 9 and 12, we will be offering summer day
camps, which will explore the Lowcountry’s rich history and lush
environment.During the weeklong
camps, activities will include crafts, sports, science discoveries, and field
trips to area attractions.You
must call the park to register as registration on-line is not available for
this program.The brochure for the
camp will be available later this spring.
TIME:8:30
a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PROGRAM
FEE:$150
PRE-REGISTRATION:Required
by June 30th
MEETING
PLACE:Learning
Center
AGE
LIMIT:9-12
years old
CLASS
SIZE:12
CONTACT:Brad
Sale
Hunt for History
Camp
Monday, August 2
through Friday, August 6, 2010
We
will be taking part of the Junior Ranger Program of our 3 local National Parks,
learning about life long ago, going on scavenger hunts and more in this
exciting camp that will give your child a view of the exciting history that
surrounds them.If your child is
between the ages of 7 and 12, then sign them up for this week of fun and
adventure.You must call the park
to register as registration on-line is not available for this program.More details will be available at the
middle of April.
Saturday, August 28
through Sunday, September 12, 2010
Artists
from around the state will be competing for several prizes including purchase
awards from Santee Cooper and Berkeley County.Awards, totaling close to $3000, will be given in five
categories - Aqua Media on Paper or Canvas, Oil & Acrylics on canvas or
Board, Mixed Media, Pencil & Graphics and Pastels.
TIME:8:30 am – 4:30 pm
PROGRAM
FEE:Free with regular park admission of
$3/person
PRE-REGISTRATION:None
MEETING
PLACE:Interpretive Center
AGE
LIMIT:All ages CLASS SIZE:None
CONTACT:Mary S. Bell
Old Santee
Canal Park is off of U. S. 52 By-pass (R. C. Dennis Blvd.) in Moncks
Corner.For more information about
these programs, please contact Mary S. Bell or Brad Sale at 900 Stony Landing
Road, Moncks Corner, SC29461, or
call 843-899-5200.Check out our
web site at www.oldsanteecanalpark.org.