Spring is upon us, and that means the start of event season in Orangeburg. No matter what your interest, you’re sure to find a special event in the area to enjoy. Let’s talk about some of the upcoming spring events and what they have to offer. 
St. Patrick’s Day Festival
The Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association invites Orangeburg residents and visitors alike to don their best green apparel and gather in downtown’s Memorial Plaza for it’s third annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, held on March 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival promises fun for the whole family, with music and dancing provided by Jimmy Joyner and the Main Street Band. The Downtown Leprechaun will be in attendance to hand out a special gift to children under 12 who come dressed in green. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and while you’re downtown, make sure to check out the area’s unique shops.
Governor’s Frog Jump
The Governor’s Frog Jump has been an Easter weekend tradition since 1969. It all started when the town of Springfield, South Carolina, sent a frog to compete in the famous Calaveras County Frog Jump in 1968. The Springfield frog won the contest so the town decided to host its own frog jumping competition. The competition evolved into a weekend-long event featuring a carnival, food, crafts, a parade, entertainment, games, and, of course, the frog jump. Since the event takes place on the same weekend as Easter, there is also an egg strike competition and Easter egg hunt.
Orangeburg Festival of Roses
The Orangeburg Festival of Roses is held every year on the weekend before Mother’s Day in the historic Edisto Memorial Gardens. It celebrates the start of the rose blooming season. The garden’s first rose was planted in 1951, and now the gardens are home to 79 beds of roses. While attending the festival, you’ll see thousands of roses, including miniatures and Old Garden Roses, blooming near the Edisto River, the longest black water river in the world. The festival also features food vendors and entertainment. While there\, you’ll also want to visit Edisto’s wetland park, butterfly garden, serenity garden, and sensory garden.
Classic Car Show on the Square
The Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association is proud to present the 7th Annual Classic Car Show on the Square. Antique car owners are encouraged to register their vehicle for display and competition. In addition to the beautiful cars on display, the show features music, food vendors, door prizes, and activities for the kids. Attendees are also invited to participate in a fan belt toss. The festival takes place on May 4. If you’d like to register your antique car, registration is held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The show is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
These are just some of the fun events that you can look forward to this spring. No matter which one you choose to attend, stay safe and have a great time!
Image by VirtualWolf via CC BY-SA 2.0
Connect with us
Recent Blog Entries
Categories
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.