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From Freedom Weekend Aloft to Celebrate Anderson, there's always something to do in Anderson County

This is a partial list of events that are planned yearly in and around Anderson County. Some events that are set in nearby counties are included because of their popularity and proximity to Anderson.

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

April

Spring Celebration - Mid-April, Botanical Garden, Clemson. Music, dance, crafts, storytelling and family activities. (864) 656-3405.

Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee - First weekend in April. Juried arts, crafts, entertainment, historic tours, food and more.

Soiree - Near the end of April, downtown Anderson. Two-day food, entertainment and arts festival, special area for kids. Call the city of Anderson for more information, 964-2474.

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May

Old Farm Days - First weekend in May, Pendleton. Antique farm engines and equipment in Veterans Park. 646-7601.

Anderson Spring Fair - Usually scheduled in late April or early May, the spring fair has rides, food, children entertainment, livestock exhibits, and demolition derby at the Anderson County Fairground. 226-6114

Freedom Weekend Aloft and Balloon Federation of America Nationals - Memorial Day weekend at Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center. More than 100 hot-air balloons compete for prizes and top entertainers, including Hootie and the Blowfish and Lonestar, perform at the amphitheater. There also is food and carnival rides for the family. Call (864) 222-0051 for more information.

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June

Civil War Re-enactment - First weekend in June between Central and Norris. Battle of Sunken Road at Sharpsburg, Confederate field hospital, historical displays, Civil War music concert. (864) 859-0847.

FreedomFest - Saturday before the Fourth of July at Veterans Park in Pendleton. Free admission with live band and fireworks. Time is from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (864) 646-9022

Main Street Car Show - Father's Day weekend in historic downtown Anderson. Hundreds of antique and collector cars go on display. 231-7715.

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July

Pre-Fourth Extravaganza - At the end of June or in early July in Hartwell, Ga., Arts and Crafts festival on the square, call (706) 376-7490. Also includes Dancin' on the Depot, call (706) 376-0188. Fireworks are shot off Hartwell Dam and can be viewed from Anderson County. Call (706) 376-8590 for more information.

ClemsonFest - on or around the Fourth of July, Clemson on Hartwell Lake at the YMCA. Fireworks, arts, crafts, games, food, live entertainment and kid's events. Call (864) 654-1200.

Hillbilly Day - July 4, Mountain Rest. One of the oldest festivals in the state. Clogging, square dancing, country and bluegrass music, crafts, food, soap making, old-time games, and heritage room. (864) 638-7191 or 638-2681

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August

Spring Water Festival - Last Saturday in August in the town park in Williamston. Call (864) 847-1818 for more information.

Spitoono - Late August at the armory field in between Clemson and Pendleton. Call (864) 882-7491 for more information.

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September

Anderson County Fair - Mid-September, 4 p.m. to midnight weekdays, noon to midnight weekends at the Anderson County Fairgrounds. Nightly entertainment in the grandstand, demolition derby, rides, games, food, children's entertainment, hypnotist, competitive exhibits and livestock exhibitions. (864) 226-6114.

South Carolina Apple Festival - Labor Day week, Westminster and Long Creek. Road race, golf tournament, river float, bridge tournament, street dance, apple-baking contest, arts and crafts show, parade and rodeo. (864) 647-7223.

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October

Celebrate Anderson - A community concert featuring local musicians playing patriotic music and celebrating the successes in the Anderson community. Now in its third year, the event at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center features the county's largest annual fireworks display.

Belton Standpipe Festival - Annual festival in the town of Belton centered around the Standpipe, a landmark water tower. Features food, music and crafts.

Fun Days Festival - First Saturday in October, Rocky Bottom Camp for the Blind near Pendleton, Sunset. Food, local music, cakewalk, children's games and rides, rummage sale, auction and raffle drawing. (864) 878-7575.

Oktoberfest - Mid-October, Walhalla. German and American food, carnival rides, hot-air balloon rides, German music and dancers, sky divers, clowns and magicians. (864) 638-2727.

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December

Christmas Crafts Event - First weekend in December, Pendleton. A few local artists and crafters demonstrate and sell their works in historic Hunter's Store. 646-3782.

Christmastime in Olde Pendleton - First weekend in December of odd years, Pendleton. On odd years, tours of decorated historic homes. 646-378.

Come Home to Pendleton - First two weeks of December, Pendleton. Tree-lighting ceremony, sing-a-longs, community theater production, historical displays, Santa Claus, Gingerbread House, period food and parade. 646-7300.

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