Experience Camden, South Carolina

Spring Fling at Kershaw County Farmers Market
2026-04-04 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Kershaw County Farmers Market, 906 Broad Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Spring Fling is the kick off to our 2026 regular Market Season that runs from April – November. Expect farmers, makers, bakers, and surprises.

Plein Air in Camden SC
2026-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Camden Art Shoppes, 1011 Broad Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Artists will come to Camden to paint our beautiful landmarks in a plein air competition. When you see one stop and see what they are painting. They love to share their work. The art will be on display at our art reception 5-7pm. The public is welcome to come enjoy the event and browse the art to find that perfect piece.Awards will be announced at 5:30. Artists must sign up for the event through Camden Art Shoppes.

2026 Boykin Spaniel Society Field Trials
2026-04-09 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00
Whether you are competing, bringing a dog for health clinics, or simply love the breed, Nationals is an event every Boykin enthusiast should experience.
As the guide shows, BSS Nationals is about much more than field trials. It is a gathering of the community that celebrates and protects the Boykin Spaniel. Owners, breeders, trainers, and enthusiasts come together to compete, learn, connect, and celebrate the breed we all love.
Even if you are not running a dog, there are countless ways to be part of the week:

Watch the National Championship field trials

Explore the Boykin exhibit at the Camden Archives & Museum

Meet breeders, trainers, and fellow Boykin enthusiasts

Enjoy family-friendly events like Speed Dog, Children’s Handling, and the famous Hot Dog Retrieve

Shop Boykin vendors and Nationals gear

Discover the hometown of the Boykin Spaniel

Two of the most memorable events of the week are also two of the most important for supporting the Boykin Spaniel Society:
BSF Oyster Roast & BBQ Social
A fun evening to meet judges, breeders, trainers, and fellow Boykin people while enjoying great food and conversation. The link for tickets is included in the guide.
Nationals Banquet & Live Auction
An unforgettable night featuring a fantastic meal and exciting auction items. The funds raised during this event help power the work of the Boykin Spaniel Society throughout the year. The link for tickets is included in the guide.
If you have never attended Nationals before, this is the perfect year to come experience it.
Camden truly comes alive during Nationals. You will see Boykins everywhere, connect with people who share your passion for the breed, and become part of a community unlike any other.
We hope you will make plans to join us April 9–11 in Camden, SC.
Celebrate the Boykin.
Meet Your People.
Experience Camden.
We look forward to seeing you at Nationals.

Starry Night Gala 2026
2026-04-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Arts Center for Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
AN ENCHANTING EVENING TO SUPPORT THE CENTER

Join the Arts Center of Kershaw County for an unforgettable evening under the stars at our annual Starry Night Gala, held on the beautiful lawn of the Arts Center on April 11, 2026.
This elegant outdoor celebration will feature live music by Opus and the Frequencies and the Soda City Brass Band, creating the perfect soundtrack for a night of dancing, conversation, and community. Guests will enjoy an array of delicious offerings from Indigo Jones Catering, showcasing diverse flavors and creative cuisine.
Throughout the evening, patrons can browse and bid on an exciting silent auction, filled with unique items and experiences, while connecting with fellow supporters of the arts.
Proceeds from the Starry Night Gala directly support the Arts Center’s 2026–2027 Season – supporting the production costs of the Center’s newly innovated theatre, dance and music subscription series.
Celebrate creativity, community, and culture with us beneath the stars—your support helps keep the arts thriving in Kershaw County.

An Evening with Jack Kelly
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Arts Center for Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
MAGIC ON THE MAIN STAGE

Jack Kelly comes to Camden with his amazing stage show that will blow your mind.
Jack Kelly is a nationally recognized magician who has been featured on The CW, NBC, FOX, and Kiss 95.1. Jack appeared on the hit primetime show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, where he fooled the legendary magic duo, becoming one of the youngest in series history to achieve this feat. Now, he’s coming to the Arts Center to fool YOU!

THE VIP EXPERIENCE:
VIP tickets are available for this performance. This option gives you guaranteed premium seating on the first four rows (see the act up close), and gives you access to the private post-show event in the Black Box where you can get your photo with Jack, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles, and enjoy one final bit of entertainment.

Sheep Shearing Event
2026-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Old McCaskill’s Farm, 377 Cantey Ln, Rembert, SC, 29128, United States
Old McCaskills Farm invites you and your family to join them April 18th from 10am-5pm for the annual Spring Shearing Day! Come visit a working farm and experience
🧶 wool from sheep to shawl
🐑 shearing the sheep
🐶 Border Collie demos
🍔 concessions
🚜 tractor simulator
🎶 bluegrass music
🧵 knitters, spinners & weavers
🚜 hayrides $
🐐 goats milk soap making
🎨 face painting
& more!
Admission is $8 per person; 2 & under are free.
We’ll see you there!

CJWL Wine Walk
2026-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Greener Pastures Brewing Co., 826 Broad Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Stroll, sip, and savor awesome wines with friends at the second annual Camden Junior Welfare League Wine Walk—fun vibes guaranteed!
Join the Wine Walk Experience!
Get the girlfriends together or make it a fun date night. The annual CJWL Wine Walk is your chance to stroll, sip, and savor some amazing wines while exploring local businesses in downtown Camden.
Check in at Greener Pastures Brewing Co., Kershaw County’s only brewery, to get your wristband and start your journey in sampling select wines, provided by Broad & Vine Wine Bar, through five additional downtown locations, ending at Broad & Vine.
Proceeds from the event will be used to support classroom grants, scholarships, and organizations that improve the lives of youth living in Kershaw County.

"Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution" Panel Discussion
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Actors’ Theater of South Carolina (ATSC), with funding through SC250, is partnering with the Revolutionary War Visitor Center to host a panel discussion with the experts and actors that worked on the film “Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution.” Join Chris Weatherhead and the rest of the panel for a discussion celebrating nine heroes and their importance to our South Carolina heritage.
Movie clips and theatrical trailer will be shown throughout the program. Full movie screening will happen April 23, 2026 from 6-8pm.
Discussion Panel will be: Chris Weatherhead (Director/producer), Clarence Felder(Actor), Alexia Jones Helsley ( USC Aiken history professor & author), John Brian Eleazer (Historian & author)
Mr. Eleazer will also be selling and signing his book, “The South Carolina Militia in the Revolutionary War: Captain Henry Felder & The Backcountry Defense”

DAR/ SC250 Battle of Hobkirk Hill with Rick Wise
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Please join us at the Rev War Center on Tuesday, April 21st for a great Lunch and Learn on Francis Marion. Our speaker will be the incredibly knowledgeable Rick Wise. Rick pursues his love of military history through giving presentations and battlefield tours, was managing editor of the Francis Marion Papers, and is on the Liberty Trail Project Team. He is the Executive Director and CEO of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust. Many thanks to the SC 250 Commission for the Education grant received by our Hobkirk Hill Chapter that make this and other monthly events possible.

"Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution" Movie Screening
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Actors’ Theater of South Carolina (ATSC), with funding through SC250, is partnering with the Revolutionary War Visitor Center to host a viewing of their latest Revolutionary film “Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution.” Chris Weatherhead & Clarence Felder, the creators/writers and co-stars of the film will be present to answer questions after the viewing of the movie.
Event is FREE! Popcorn included! RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com

19th Annual Clinic Classic 5k and 1-mile Run/Walk
2026-04-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, 1206 Lyttleton St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Run it * Walk it * Support it
The 2026 Clinic Classic offers a USATF-certified 5K course that winds through Camden’s beautiful historic district. There is a 1-mile run/walk too.
Get out and become a part of a medical mission in your backyard!
All proceeds from the race benefit the Community Medical Clinic (CMC) of Kershaw County, a primary care-free clinic serving as a medical home to the uninsured and underserved of Kershaw County.
The Clinic Classic Challenge is back!
KCSD elementary and middle schools are competing for a $500 prize—one winner from each level. Winners are determined by the highest participation percentage based on school enrollment.
As you register, don’t forget to vote by selecting your KCSD elementary or middle school—your choice counts toward the $500 Clinic Classic Challenge prize.
Encourage students, parents, friends, guardians, grandparents, siblings, teachers, administrators, and support staff to join in and vote. Every registration helps your school rise to the top!
Prize funds will be used at the principal’s discretion. Online registration only.
Clinic Classic Challenge School list
Blaney Elementary – Camden Elementary
Camden Middle School – Doby’s Mill Elementary – Jackson School Elementary
Leslie M. Stover Middle School – Lugoff Elementary – Lugoff-Elgin Middle School
Midway Elementary – North Central Elementary – North Central Middle School
Pine Tree Hill Elementary – Wateree Elementary
Location: The race begins and ends at Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church (LSUMC), 1206 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC
Packet Pick-up : Race packets can be picked up at the Community Medical Clinic (110C East DeKalb Street ): on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, from 4PM-6:30PM or at LSUMC on race day at 7:00 am.
Awards: 5K awards will go to the top male and female participants and runners of all age groups.
Post Race: After the race, stay for refreshments and raffle prizes. An award ceremony will follow the race.
For further information, please contact Lynn Matthews via email lmatthews@cmcofkc.org.
*No refunds. The race will proceed rain or shine.

Hickory Top Polo Classic
2026-04-25 11:30 - 16:00 | Camden Polo Field, 609 Polo Lane, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Camden’s charity polo match returns — now as the Hickory Top Polo Classic.
Formerly the Camden Horse & Hound Charity Polo Match, the event now moves forward as the Hickory Top Polo Classic — continuing its focus on sport, community, and purpose in the heart of Camden.
The match celebrates the timeless partnership between horse and rider while supporting Hickory Top Farm and its life-changing equine-assisted programs.
Join us for a refined spring afternoon of competitive polo, southern hospitality, and classic field-side tailgating — all for a meaningful cause beyond the field.
Charity Polo Match Hospitality Tent with open bar & heavy hors d’oeuvres Tailgates & Lawn Seating Champagne Halftime Divot Stomp
Camden, South Carolina April 25, 2026
Tickets & Hospitality: https://hickorytoppolo.com/Benefitting Hickory Top Farm

Lunch & Learn: A Meteor Shining Brightly
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Said to be the ugliest man in Britain, Lord Rawdon’s climb to Lieutenant Colonel during the American Revolution may have come as a surprise to many. This Irish lord impressed Sir Henry Clinton and General Cornwallis with his leadership and strategy skills. Lord Rawdon occupied the city of Camden for 11 months during the American Revolution and only fell back towards Charleston, not because he had lost a battle, but due to insufficient troops and supplies. 2023-2024 SC Teacher of the Year, Mike Burgess once again returns to the Rev War Visitor Center to share Lord Rawdon’s story. Bring your lunch and get to know the British commander in charge during the Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill.
(A FREE Lunch will be provided by English Meadows Camden Campus)
RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com

Camden Chat & Chew: South Carolina’s Palmetto Regiment
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:30 | 212 Broad St, 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
South Carolina’s Palmetto Regiment was formed in June 1846. The Regiment fought valiantly in the Mexican-American War and was the first regiment to enter Mexico City in September 1847. Join Camden Archives & Museum with your lunch to learn more about this celebrated regiment that fought in a often overlooked war in history books. Joe Long, Curator of Education at the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will lead what is sure to be an enlightening Chat & Chew.
(You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning opportunity!)

Historic Preservation Month: Scan Day at the Archives & African American Cultural Center
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Camden Archives & Museum, 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Camden Archives & Museum Needs Your Help!
Has your family lived in Camden for several generations?
Do you have some old family documents or photos that have never been scanned?
Camden Archives and Museum is asking for your help in preserving our rich history. Open to all individuals, families, and organizations in Kershaw County. Archives’ staff will collect any items (from any date) that you would like to share, scan them, and return original items to you along with digital copies within 30 days.
The following items are welcomed as long as they are no bigger than 11” x 17” (Our scanners cannot accommodate anything larger):
Photographs, Documents (funeral programs, church histories, family charts/histories, newspaper clippings, items related to groups/organizations in Camden or Kershaw County, etc.), Pamphlets, Items related to schools in Kershaw County
*If you have photographs of groups of people and know the identities of those people, please write down the names in advance and bring them with you!
Drop off items to be scanned at 1314 Broad Street OR 517 York Street, Camden
Archives staff members are always happy to help!

Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC?
Join Camden Archives & Museum for a month dedicated to historic preservation. We will delve into what is historic preservation and how that relates to Camden. What does it mean to be from Camden? What is Camden’s culture and how do we best preserve it?

Historic Preservation Month: Historic Walking Tour
2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Camden Archives & Museum, 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Join us for an outdoor walking tour to look at some of Camden’s historic buildings and sites.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
This is a rain or shine event, so be sure to dress for the weather.
This hour and a half long walk begins at the Robert Mills Courthouse.
Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC?
Join Camden Archives & Museum for a month dedicated to historic preservation. We will delve into what is historic preservation and how that relates to Camden. What does it mean to be from Camden? What is Camden’s culture and how do we best preserve it?

Thursday Talk Taverns: The Original Social Network of Colonial America
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Long before social media, taverns were the bustling nerve centers of colonial life—places where every spoonful of stew and sip of switchel carried news, shaped opinions, and forged powerful alliances. More than simple eateries, these lively hubs connected farmers, merchants, travelers, and politicians alike.
Gathered around warm hearths, locals and visitors shared hearty meals—think stews, salted meats, and fresh bread—sourced from the land and sea. With mugs of switchel, shrubs, cider, and herbal infusions in hand, conversations sparked everything from local gossip to revolutionary ideas.
Mistress Katie Hamilton-Smith, a lifelong history enthusiast and former tavern mistress of the iconic Rising Sun Tavern in Fredericksburg, Virginia, takes you inside the vibrant social ecosystem of 18th-century taverns—where community was built, power was brokered, and everyday life laid the groundwork for a nation.
RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com

Jim Smith Memorial Rodeo
2026-05-08 18:00 - 2026-05-09 23:00 | Antioch Community Center, 1591 Bishopville Hwy, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Friday May 8th Gates open at 6pm Rodeo starts at 8pmSaturday May 9th Gates open at 6pm Rodeo starts at 8pmAdults $10Children 5-10 $5Children Under 5 FreeCash at the gate only

Historic Preservation Month: Genealogy 101 Workshop
2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Camden Archives & Museum, 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Join Archives staff for an introductory class on how to research your family history/genealogy.
Gain tips and tricks on how to dive into your past and uncover where you came from.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC?
Join Camden Archives & Museum for a month dedicated to historic preservation. We will delve into what is historic preservation and how that relates to Camden. What does it mean to be from Camden? What is Camden’s culture and how do we best preserve it?

Historic Preservation Month: Gravestone Preservation 101 Workshop
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Camden Archives & Museum, 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Camden Archives and Museum is happy to partner with the Guardian Angels of Quaker Cemetery to teach people how to clean and preserve gravestones, especially old gravestones. Honor those who came before us by keeping their final resting place nice.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC?
Join Camden Archives & Museum for a month dedicated to historic preservation. We will delve into what is historic preservation and how that relates to Camden. What does it mean to be from Camden? What is Camden’s culture and how do we best preserve it?

Lunch & Learn: Elizabeth & Ann Timothy: America’s First Female Journalists in Colonial and Revolutionary War Times
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Elizabeth Timothy and her daughter-in-law, Ann Donovan Timothy quite literally printed their mark on American history while running the South Carolina Gazette during the birth of our country. Bring your lunch to the Rev War Visitor Center and join former journalist, Pat McNeely in an enlightening look at these two women’s lives which have long been overshadowed by their husbands’ deeds.
(You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning opportunity!)
RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com

Historic Preservation Month: Camden Chat & Chew: Archaeology and How We Know Things About the Past
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 | 212 Broad St, 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Presented by: Stanton Green, this presentation will discuss the ways archaeologists learn about the past and use it to help us understand the present and plan for the future. Examples will be drawn from Ireland where the speaker has researched for 40 years, and focus on such modern day issues such as climate change over the past 10,000 years and the origins and future of farming and its effect on the environment.

Bring your lunch & we’ll provide the learning opportunity.
Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC?
Join Camden Archives & Museum for a month dedicated to historic preservation. We will delve into what is historic preservation and how that relates to Camden. What does it mean to be from Camden? What is Camden’s culture and how do we best preserve it?

4th Annual “Where I’m From” Festival w/ Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir
2026-05-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Camden Town Green, 1015 Market Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
4th Annual “Where I’m From” Festival w/ Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir & Special Guests.
Camden, SC – The Town Green
Gates – 5:00PM
Music Starts – 5:30PM
PD & His Midnight Choir – 8:00PM
VIP TICKET INCLUDES –
Signed Limited Edition Poster
VIP Seating Area (must bring own chair/blanket)
2 Drink Tickets
VIP Lanyard & Pass
**ALL SALES FINAL.
**RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Historic Preservation Month: Historic Preservation 101 for Kids
2026-05-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
This Special Homeschool Day has limited spaces available for students.
Scholars will learn what is historic preservation and why it is important.
There will be some hands on learning activities and games.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC?
Join Camden Archives & Museum for a month dedicated to historic preservation. We will delve into what is historic preservation and how that relates to Camden. What does it mean to be from Camden? What is Camden’s culture and how do we best preserve it?

May Fest
2026-05-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Old Armory, 1034 West DeKalb Street, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Every year the Kershaw County Mental Health Clinic hosts a Mental Health Awareness Day “May Fest.” This year we are partnering with United Way of Kershaw County to make this event even bigger and better. We look to bring several community resources in one area to give awareness of what is available in our community.

Camden Chat & Chew: The 1895 Segregation Fight in South Carolina
2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
This story, long buried in old newspaper accounts, tells the forgotten saga of the six brave men who tried to stop the segregation laws from passing in South Carolina. For three months, six Black leaders of the Reconstruction era argued eloquently at the State Constitutional Convention in the face of vile threats, racial insults, and united opposition, against enactment of the Jim Crow laws. This struggle would inspire those who remembered this incident and will inspire those who hear it today. Damon Fordham, adjunct professor at the Citadel in Charleston, comes to Camden to share the story of these six men and their fight for equality under the law.
(You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning opportunity!)

Living Military Timeline at the Rev War Visitor Center
2026-06-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Commemorate the eighty fourth anniversary of the landings on Normandy beaches, a.k.a. D-Day, hosted by Camden Archives and Museum (CAM), and the Revolutionary War Visitor Center (RWVC). Learn about the American military over decades of warfare, from the Revolutionary War up to the War on Terror. Honor and remember our veterans with this living military timeline that will be at the Rev War Visitor Center on June 6.

Lunch & Learn: Moultrie & the Battle of Sullivan’s Island
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
June 28, 1776 will forever be Carolina Day in South Carolina, but why is that? Why do South Carolinians celebrate a day during the American Revolution that no other state focuses on? National Park Volunteer for Fort Moultrie, Norm Rickeman wants all to know about the miraculous victory that occurred against the mighty British Navy and a small incomplete Patriot fort made up of sand and Palmetto logs. With little in way of supplies and no real back up, Colonel William Moultrie defended Charleston Harbor against a British invasion; that had the British succeeded, would have led to a very different outcome in our American Revolution. Join us with your lunch and dive into the remarkable history that is the Battle of Sullivan’s Island.
Copies of Mr. Rickeman’s book will be on sale during the event.
(You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning opportunity!)
RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com

Camden Horse & Hound Gala
2026-09-25 18:00 - 22:00
Camden’s social calendar gets its sparkle on September 25, 2026 at the Denim & Diamonds Gala, the official kickoff to Camden Horse & Hound Weekend — where rustic charm meets refined elegance in the most unforgettable way. Hosted by the Camden Hunt Conservancy; location to be determined. Tickets are $150 per person.

Camden Horse & Hound Expo
2026-09-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Springdale Race Course, 200 Knights Hill Road, Camden, SC, 29020, United States
Camden Horse & Hound Expo
Spend the day where sporting life, country tradition, and family fun come together at the Camden Horse & Hound Expo, held at the historic Springdale Race Course, home of the legendary Carolina Cup.
Set across the scenic grounds and multiple exhibition rings, the Expo showcases the best of the equestrian and canine worlds with a full schedule of live demonstrations, educational presentations, and engaging activities for all ages. From horsemanship and training showcases to working dog demonstrations and breed exhibitions, there is always something happening in the ring.
Beyond the demonstrations, guests can explore a lively vendor village featuring tack, dog gear, sporting apparel, handcrafted goods, local artisans, and specialty retailers. Food vendors will be on site throughout the day, making it easy to relax, browse, and enjoy the atmosphere.
Whether you’re a rider, dog lover, sporting enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique day outdoors with the family, the Horse & Hound Expo offers an authentic celebration of country life in one of the South’s most iconic sporting venues.
