Live like an Aikenite and take in all Aiken has to offer. Aiken if full of adventurous outings,
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Arts, antiques, food, music and equine - Aiken is host to festivals and events all year-long for every interest and enjoyment. Many of these events are free or proceeds go to support a good cause. Find a reason to celebrate and enjoy the many festivals happening in Aiken.
2020 was a most unusual year for events.
We hope to see Aiken's line-up of fun return in 2021.
2020 was a most unusual year for events.
We hope to see Aiken's line-up of fun return in 2021.
Annual Events
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CHRISTMAS IS MAGICAL IN AIKEN
Aiken Symphony “Home for the Holidays” Hoofbeats and Christmas Carols Parade Bloodies & Bagels and Blessing of the Hounds One Table Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Madrigal Feast Festival of Trees at the Depot Night of 1,000 Lights Aiken Jaycees Christmas Parade Ugly Sweater Crawl Downtown 8th Annual Santa at the Depot Christmas in Hopelands Stroll through Hopelands Gardens, taking in the sights and sounds of the holiday season, while sipping hot cocoa or apple cider. This
enchanting walk-through exhibit features over two miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Over 100,000 twinkling lights in the peaceful setting of Hopelands Gardens are a must-see during the holiday season. The Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, The Dollhouse, Rye Patch and the Rye Patch Stables are open and decorated for visitors to enjoy. |
EXPLORE AIKEN
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Run a Race
Join a running club or run in one of the many 5K, 10K or half marathons including the Whiskey Road Race and the AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Race Throw the Line Enjoy disc golf on one of four area courses Grab Your Clubs Golf on one of the 15 courses in the area or play mini golf at Hole-N-One. Shop 'Til You Drop Find plenty of uniques, antiques and boutiques Trivia Nights Play trivia at Mellow Mushroom, Grumpy’s Sports Bar or Pizza Joint Experience Live Music Amp the Alley, Fourth Friday at the Village, The Willcox, Red Pepper Café Festival Fun Celebrate music, arts, food and fun at the many local festivals Dogs Dig Aiken Barkaritaville, Yappy Hour, Woofstock Doxie Derby and running at the Aiken Dog Park are tops in Fido’s world Horse Around Watch, ride or train in over 10 equestrian disciplines: polo, fox hunting, hunter/jumpers, dressage to name a few Cycle the Day Away Bike on 39 courses designated by Map My Ride |
Take a Hike
Enjoy, Hitchcock Woods, the largest urban forest in the nation with 70 miles of sand trails on the over 2,000-acre property Hang Out with Friends Meet with friends or make new friends at one of the many local hangouts: Whiskey Alley, The Alley Tap Room, Harry’s Local Bar, Trio’s, Takosushi, Grumpy’s Sports Bar Have a Blast Shoot sporting clays, trap, and skeet at the Palmetto Shooting Complex or hunt on nearly 12,000 acres of public land in Aiken County Grab a Paddle Kayak or canoe at Aiken State Park, Langley Pond or on the nearby Savannah River Take Me Out to the Ballgame Take in a game at the new SRP Park, home of the The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affi liate of San Francisco Giants, or watch the USC Aiken Pacers compete for titles in the Division II Peach Belt Conference Find a League of Your Own Sports for all ages and all abilities through the City of Aiken Parks and Recreation department Blast to the Past Visit one of America’s few remaining drive-ins, The Big Mo, to catch a new release on the big screen Rack’em Up Billiards and brews at City B’s |
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Aiken Chamber of Commerce
121 Richland Ave. E | Aiken, SC 29801 PO Box 892 | Aiken, SC 29802 Phone: (803) 641.1111 | chamber@aikenchamber.net| sitemap |
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