City - Official City of Camden Events

Free concerts return to Town Green this fall, with a variety of music on Thursday evenings in September and October. Get your blanket or lawn chair, family and friends, to enjoy live music outdoors. Bring a picnic dinner, grab some takeout from your favorite local restaurant or enjoy food and beverages available for purchase on […]

Fire Fest 2023 is Saturday, September 30! The parade downtown starts at 9 am, ending at Camden City Arena, 420 Broad Street. Fire Fest takes place from 9 am – 1 pm. See and touch antique fire trucks, enjoy games for all ages, watch firefighting demonstrations, competitions and other local entertainment. Admission is free, so that […]

Visit the many galleries of Downtown Camden as they open their doors for a showing of some of the best artists in the Southeast. You can learn more about this event on the MAD Festival Website here: https://www.madfestivalkc.org/event/mad-gallery-crawl Participating Galleries Include - Artists Attic (930 Broad St.) - Camden Art Shoppes (1011 Broad St.) - […]

The Arts Center of Kershaw County is proud to announce Quilters! Ostensibly the story of a pioneer woman named Sarah and her six daughters, Quilters blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, and the harsh challenges and abiding rewards of frontier life. […]

Free concerts return to Town Green this fall, with a variety of music on Thursday evenings in September and October. Get your blanket or lawn chair, family and friends, to enjoy live music outdoors. Bring a picnic dinner, grab some takeout from your favorite local restaurant or enjoy food and beverages available for purchase on […]

Join us in celebrating one of the world's greatest inventions! Buy, Sell, Trade, and/or Show anything bicycle related: • Complete bikes • Frames • Wheels • Parts • Clothing • Artwork - paintings/jewelry/sculptures, etc. • Publications - books/magazines/posters, etc. Bring and display your two-wheeled "Pride and Joy" in our 'People's Choice Award' bicycle show! ALL […]

Free concerts return to Town Green this fall, with a variety of music on Thursday evenings in September and October. Get your blanket or lawn chair, family and friends, to enjoy live music outdoors. Bring a picnic dinner, grab some takeout from your favorite local restaurant or enjoy food and beverages available for purchase on […]

Join Carolina Motorsports Park for the first "Track or Treat" - their twist on a classic trunk or treat! Bring your family and friends!. It's going to be a thrilling evening of candy, costumes, and community. Gates open at 5PM for setup Festivities from 6PM - 8PM If you are interested in having a car/booth […]

Mt. Moriah 5K (MMOI5K) was developed to assist our soup kitchen with providing thanksgiving meals for the local community. Since 2021, we have served over 750+ thanksgiving meals. All net proceeds will benefit the soup kitchen. Race will happen rain or shine (no refunds). Registration Link: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/73793/mt-moriah-5k

Shop the Antique Shops of Camden during their annual Holiday Open House weekend. From nostalgic knick knacks to fine furniture, the Antique Shops of Camden have something for everyone on your list, even those hard to buy for friends and loved ones. Participating shops include: AAA Pickers, 2206 Broad Street, Open Fri & Sat 10-5, […]

Come join the Camden Jaycees for the 2023 Battle of Camden BBQ fest. This family friendly event features 2 days of South Carolina’s best pit masters smoking up amazing barbecue for you to come and sample. Friday night is all about the chicken wing. Competitors will be serving up smoked wings for you to try […]

Come join the Wateree Hounds on Sunday, November 12, 2023 for an exciting day filled with thrilling polo matches, fun activities, vendors and great company! Gates open at 10am and the event will kick off at 12pm with a series of competitive polo matches. General admission tickets are required for all adults and children over […]

Saturday, November 25 is Small Business Saturday®, and the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and City of Camden Main Street program want you to celebrate with your favorite small businesses in Kershaw County. But this year, they want you out a day earlier, as well! Join Amy Kinard, director of the Kershaw County Chamber of […]

Join in on the official start of the holiday season in Camden, with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall, 1000 Lyttleton Street. As in years past, the event will include holiday music featuring an ensemble from the Camden Community Concert Band and members of the Camden Elementary School Choir. Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford […]

Join merchants in Downtown Camden and Uptown Dusty Bend for fun holiday activities while you shop for friends and loved ones. Gift experts will be on hand to help you find something special for everyone on your list. Experience the holiday charm of Downtown Camden, with strolling carolers and hot chocolate and cider stations at […]

Lawrence Eugene "Larry Doby" was born on December 13, 1923 here in Camden. Join us for a program commemorating his 100th birthday! The main program and reception will be held at the Douglas-Reed House, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street from 1 - 4pm. You may also wish to visit the sites along […]