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September 2, 2010 — 4:40pm

York County Festivals

York County is home to many amazing festivals. Festivals make for great day trips and family vacations. Below are a listing of all of the local festivals throughout York county.

  • Come-See-Me

    Location: Centered around Glencairn Garden in April
    Phone: 1-800-681-7635 (toll free); 1-803-329-7625
    Contact: Ann Terry, administrative assistant

    This 10-day festival is Rock Hill’s annual salute to spring. The festival invites visitors to Rock Hill during its most beautiful season. The celebration is centered around the award-winning Glencairn Garden, which boasts over 3,500 azaleas surrounded by native flowers and trees. The event is FREE

  • Christmasville

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    Location: Historic Old Town, in December, Rock Hill, SC
    Phone: 1-803-329-8756
    Contact: Candy Randall, downtown marketing and events manager

    The Main Streets of Old Town, Rock Hill come alive each winter as a picturesque holiday village and outdoor walking art festival. The award-winning event celebrates the art of adopted Rock Hill son, Vernon Grant, creator of the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies characters “Snap! Crackle! Pop!” The event is FREE

  • Summerfest

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    Location: Historical Downtown, in August, York, SC
    Phone: 1-803-684-2590
    Contact: Paul Boger, president

    Held the fourth Saturday in August each year. Crafts, food, music, sports, car show, tractor show, balloon ride, children’s activities and more. The event is FREE

  • Yap Ye Iswa Festival - "Day of the Catawba"

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    Phone: 1-803-328-2427
    Contact: Wenonah Haire, executive director

    The annual festival, Yap Ye Iswa (Day of the Catawba) is held each November. * No outside vendors; festival activities and events, arts and crafts arranged by Native Americans.

  • Feis Chlobhair

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    Location: Clover Memorial Stadium, in June, Clover, SC
    Phone: 1-803-222-3312
    Contact: Gina Bruce, special events planner

    The only blended Scots-Irish cultural event in the South, rich pageantry showcases traditional Scottish and Scots-Irish arts, crafts, athletics, music and honored customs. The event is FREE

  • Patchwork Tales

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    Location: Rock Hill, SC in March
    Phone: 803-981-5840
    Contact: Colleen Carney, director (York County Library)

    The three-day festival will feature nationally-known storytellers. You will enjoy fascinating stories, music and more. There will be free events for the whole family, including concerts, and workshops. *No outside vendors. All activities arranged by the York County Library.

  • Downtown Blues Festival

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    Location: Old Town in Downtown, Rock Hill, SC in October
    Phone: 1-803-328-2787
    Contact: Debra Heintz, director (York County Arts Council)

    The Downtown Blues Festival features blues artists from all over the nation, performing in various hot spots in Old Town Rock Hill, SC! Join us for 3 days for some of the hottest blues entertainment around! Held the first couple of days in October.

  • Fort Mill Springfest

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    Location: Walter Elisha Park, in May, Fort Mill, SC
    Phone: 1-803-547-2116
    Contact: Brown Simpson, committee chairman

    The one day festival, held in May focuses on great food, entertainment, and fun for all ages. The event is FREE