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Oct 16-25
Western Carolina State Fair~ Aiken Fairgrounds, Highway 1 North. One of the fastest growing fairs in the South - don't miss the fun!! Contact Aiken Jaycees at 803-648-8955 or www.westerncarolinastatefair.com
Oct 16
A Taste of Wine & Art Fundraiser~ Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. SW. Showcases the culinary talents of CSRAs finest chefs in addition to an array of wines from worldwide producers. Silent auction featuring orignal art and gifts; mountain, lake & beach vacations; dinner & cocktail parties; all inclusive golf packages. Tickets $50/person.
Oct 17
An Evening w/Ben Franklin~ Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St., SW. Listen to Ben Franklin tell stories (and answer questions) of the birth of our nation. Tickets $10/person. Contact 803-642-2015.
Oct 18
Sweet Potato Festival~ Jacksonville Park, 351 Huber Clay Rd., Langley. Live entertainment, carnival games & rides, pie eating contest. Dinner and sweet potato treats. Contact 803-593-9260 or www.midlandvalleyarea.com
A Day to Remember - Colonial Times~ Living History Park, West Spring Grove & Lake Ave, North Augusta. See life at it was from 1735-1785 - blacksmithing, open-fire cooking, goldsmithing, spinning, musket firing. Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 10am-3:30pm. Free. Contact 803-279-2323 or 803-279-7560 or www.colonialtimes.us
Beyond the Gravestone ~4 pm; a rare opportunity to walk through the cemetery where the Hammond family and their descendants are buried. Program focuses on gravestone symbolism and cemetery preservation.
Oct 23
The Lace Maker, Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St., SW. Watch the lace maker make delicate lace pieces while he charms you with his tales. Tickets $10/person. Contact 803-642-2015.
Oct 24
Little Pumpkin Bash @ the Aiken County Recreation Center, 917 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Graniteville (6pm-9pm) 803-663-6142
Oct 25
Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee~ downtown North Augusta. Games, rides,food, crafts, live entertainment, children's costume contest. Contact 803-441-4300 or parks@northaugusta.net
Spirits of Hallowed Eve and Last Saturday in the Park, Living History Park, West Spring Grove & Lake Ave., North Augusta. Event is in the 18th century style. Tours every 30 minutes from 6pm to 7:30pm. Reservations required. To request a tour, please email your request to Pam@colonialtimes.us or call 803-832-4723. Tours are free. Check website for updates on event. Contact 803-279-7560 ot www.colonialtimes.us
Aiken Fall Steeplechase~ Ford Conger Field. The tradition of Aiken Steeplechasing continues with the 18th Running of the Aiken Fall Steeplechase. Contact 803-648-9641 or 888-648-9641 or www.aikensteeplechase.com
ONGOING EVENTS:
Living History Demonstrations ~North Augusta, SC
The last Saturday each month (weather permitting) from January through October, the park features living history demonstrations. Events are free unless otherwise noted. Please visit their website for an up-to-date schedule of these events.
Museum Tour ~ Aiken, SC
Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. NW is offering tours of the museum at 10:30 on Thursdays and Fridays. Thursday tour host is Owen Clary, Friday tour host is Elliot Levy. Free, but reservations requested. Call 803-642-2015.
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