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 […]
Trick or Treat on the Trail at The Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education will be Friday, October 20! All community centered organizations are invited to prepare thoughtful, fun, educational and exciting Trick-or-Treat Stations for our guests that walk the Trick-or-Treat Trail! Who do you think will win this year? To help ensure everyone's safety, […]
The ultimate event for horse and dog lovers will be back by popular demand! The second Camden Horse and Hound Expo will return as a weekend event showcasing many horse and dog breeds and disciplines. The event will benefit Hickory Top Therapeutic Riding (formerly known as Carolina Therapeutic Riding), centrally located between Camden, Columbia and […]
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 […]
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. On December 16, 2023 at Noon, Wreaths Across America will be at Quaker Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act […]
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 […]
Join in the final Camden Cars & Coffee meet of the year. A special thanks to everyone who helped make Camden Cars and Coffee possible this year. Looking forward to many more meets in 2024! All makes, models, years welcome. Free entry for all. Food, beverage trucks & handmade goods for sale. $25 Vendor fee, […]
Join KC Trails for the 3rd annual 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 at Goodale State Park. Start the New Year with a relaxing walk through the nature trail on January 1, 2024 beginning at 2:00 pm. This is a free family event and all are welcome! This short out-and-back trail travels along the side of the lake […]
The Arts Center of Kershaw County is proud to present The Pack! Join Kevin Bush, Terrance Henderson, and Jason Stokes for an evening of swingin’ songs including Once in a Lifetime, You’re Nobody ‘til Somebody Loves You, Feeling Good, and Almost Like Being in Love, the wonderful accompaniment of musical director Greg Boatwright, and a […]
The Arts Center of Kershaw County and the Claire Bryant & Friends Series are proud to invite you to a performance by Decoda! This January the Affiliate Ensemble of Carnegie Hall returns to Camden for a program called Unsung Heroes, featuring works for piano and strings by Fanny Mendelssohn, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and more! Tickets […]
The Arts Center of Kershaw County is proud to announce the return of The Pitchforks of Duke University to the Main Stage! Founded in 1979, The Pitchforks are the oldest a cappella group at Duke University. They have sung the national anthem at Chicago Bulls and Duke Basketball games, showcased themselves before the Queen of […]
Join Elliot Poston Live in Concert for the debut of his new single "The Country Way" with a special pre-show performance from Comedian Dantè Carter!
You bring your lunch and we'll provide the learning! Join George H. McDaniel, historian at SC Battleground Preservation Trust, as he discusses the significance of Richard Lushington to Charleston and South Carolina’s history. He will explore Lushington’s Quakerism, his connections to Jewish history through his unique militia unit, and the world of Revolutionary Charles Town […]
Come join us and enjoy a glass of wine or two as you wander around Historic Camden and learn a little about this tradition and others that were used to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day during the Colonial period! We will have an array of wines and nibbles in the Tavern!
'Because it was Right' Come hear about the case prior to Brown v. Board of Education that occurred right here in South Carolina. More than 100 parents and children signed Clarendon County petitions that led to Brown v. Board of Education and the end of legal segregation of public schools. The first petition, asking that […]
