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2009 Calendar of Events
(Some of these events may not be reoccurring. For additional information, please use contact numbers)
If you are the sponsor of an event and have set the 2009 date, please feel free to email your correct information to rebecca@lexingtonsc.org

July 3-5, 2009
Maxxis National 2009 Kart Races hosted by Palmetto Motorsports Complex. Come enjoy a weekend extravaganza of Kart racing fun. The weekend will consist of the "Dash4Cash" races on July 3rd with the Maxxis National held on July 4th. Sunday, July 5th will be the "ProClass Cash Bash" with $5000 in prize money guaranteed. For more detailed information on the races, visit www.palmettocomplex.com. The Complex is equipped with a concession, restrooms and showers, a camping area for overnight stays and spacious parking. Open Wednesday through Sunday.

JULY 4, 2009
LEXINGTON COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL - This Lexington County Peach Festival is a great way to recognize the Lexington County Peach, the peach industry and the birthday of our nation. Held in Gilbert. For more information call (803) 892-5207.

AUGUST, 2009
PELION PEANUT PARTY – This festival features a craft show, parade, bingo, a car show, a home grown Idol competition and Palmetto Amusement rides for the children. Visit our Web site at: www.scpeanutparty.com or call Ann Smoak (803) 894-9536.

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
CHAPIN LABOR DAY FESTIVAL - Parade, beauty pageants, arts, crafts, carnival rides, live entertainment and kiddie rides to celebrate Labor Day. Contact: Town of Chapin, PO Box 183, Chapin, South Carolina 29036. For more information, please call 803-345-2444, ext. 106.


SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
First Annual Funfest Bass Tournament at Larry Koon Landing and Lake Murray. Registration fee is $100. After September 1, 2008 registration will be $125. Late registration on site at 6:00 a.m. Participants meeting at 6:30 a.m., Blast off -Safe light and Weigh-in at 3:00 p.m. For more information contact 803-951-4641 or Brett Sims at 803-223-1273 or visit www.lexingtonfunfest.com or www. lcleoa.org

SEPTEMBER 18 & 19, 2009
LEXINGTON FUNFEST- Outdoor festival begins Saturday with the DooDah Parade and includes carnival, food, entertainment, crafts and fun for the whole family. Visit us at www.lexingtonfunfest.com or call Beth at (803) 609-4486.

SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2009
IRMO OKRA STRUT - The festival is a two day event featuring a street dance, parade, arts and crafts, rides and amusements, petting zoo, and lots of festival food.  Attendance for the celebration is estimated at 55,000 annually. The festival is managed by a board of commissioners appointed by the Irmo Town Council and we are proud to say, "we are the nation's original celebration of Okra." For information contact the festival office at (803) 781-6122.

OCTOBER 1, 2009
15th Annual Charlie Glasgow Memorial Golf Tournament --Registration & Driving Range Opens at 9:00 a.m.,located at Woodcreek Farms Country Club in Elgin SC. Come join your friends, play the greatest game ever invented at one of Columbia's premier courses and help the Ronald McDonald House of Columbia provide comfort and care for families of critically ill and injured children. Daley's Dogs will be providing lunch and Longhorn Steakhouse will be serving a full dinner. Sponsorship for these events are still available if you are interested in supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. Call 803-254-0118.

October 3, 2009
Join thousands of men and women as we take steps against breast cancer!  Palmetto Health Foundation’s 19th annual Walk for Life will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Finlay Park in Columbia.  Go to www.palmettohealthfoundation.org to register online or to download a paper registration form.  Online registration is $25 and paper registration is $30.  All Walk for Life participants receive a T-shirt.  Follow Palmetto Health Foundation’s Walk for Life on Facebook and at twitter.com/PH_Foundation. If you have any questions, please contact me at katherinep.smith@palmettohealth.org.

OCTOBER 11, 2009
The Arts & Taste of Chapin- 11am – 3 pm Located downtown Chapin, Beaufort and Clark Streets--Food and arts festival open to the public. See area artists' work on display, enjoy live entertainment, shop craft vendors, try the fare of local restaurants, and help judge the "people's choice" award in the annual chili cook-off. For more information, please call The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce at 803-345-1100.

OCTOBER through NOVEMBER, 2009
25th Annual 2009 Parade of Homes -- The Parade of Homes offers the opportunity to explore multiple brand-new, fully decorated and landscaped homes in the Midlands' newest neighborhoods. For more information, please see the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia web site at www.columbiabuilders.com closer to the event.

OCTOBER, 2009
The Lexington County Museum will hold the 3nd annual Gore and Folklore Halloween event.  Come learn about some strange and unusual events in Lexington County's antebellum and Civil War history.  This family friendly event will have ghoulish guides lead visitors on tours where frights and surprises are around every corner.  For more information, please call the Lexington County Museum at 359-8369.

OCTOBER, 2009
Haunted House from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the VFW on Cedarcrest Drive.  Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Sponsored by ABATE of Lexington; anyone available and wants to volunteer please contact me at events@abateoflexington.com.

OCTOBER, 2009
Harmon's Halloween Carnival from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the corn maze, haunted hay rides, boo house, costume content, playground, face painting, snack bar/grill, 18 hole miniature golf and much, much more. For additional information, call 803-359-4454.

OCTOBER, 2009
Harmon's Halloween Carnival from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Come in enjoy the corn maze, haunted hay rides, boo house, costume content, playground, face painting, snack bar/grill, 18 hole miniature golf and much, much more. For additional information, call 803-359-4454.

NOVEMBER, 2009
TOWN OF SWANSEA FALL FESTIVAL - Enjoy a two-day western rodeo along with entertainment, games, carnival rides, food vendors, arts & crafts, an antique & hot rod show and much more.

November 6-7 ,2009
GASTON COLLARD FESTIVAL - This is a family festival with a live auction, parade, beauty pageants, festival rides and games, and live entertainment located in Gaston. For more information, call (803) 796-7725.

DECEMBER, 2009
LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT RIVERBANKS ZOO - Over 200,000 lights transform the zoo into a winter wonderland from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, PO Box 1060, Columbia, South Carolina 29202. Phone: (803) 779-8717.

DECEMBER, 2009
Dessert Before Dinner sponsored by Agape Primary Care. Please join us after work for our grand opening and enjoy an array of desserts before you start your evening. From 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. For additional information, call Melba 454-3510.

DECEMBER, 2009
LEXINGTON CHRISTMAS PARADE - Christmas season is welcomed in the Town of Lexington with this afternoon parade featuring bands, floats, beauty queens and more. Contact: Tripp Leonard, Lexington Jaycees -- Phone: (803) 359-2504.

DECEMBER 13, 2009
LEXINGTON CHRISTMAS SAMPLER - Over the past twenty years, this show has become a tradition for Lexington's last minute holiday shoppers. There's fun for everyone. The Sampler features Santa Claus and Ella the Elf. There will be live entertainment, refreshments, balloons, door prizes and much more. The show's excellent reputation is well known among crafter's and the community. Location - Tri-City Leisure Center. Phone: (803) 359-4048.

DECEMBER 13, 2009
CHRISTMAS PEDDLER - This show is held on the same day as Lexington's Christmas Sampler in neighboring West Columbia. The show also features Santa Claus and Ella the Elf, live entertainment, refreshments, balloons, door prizes and much more. Over the past fourteen years, this show has experienced tremendous growth and popularity with crafter's and the community. Christmas Crafts at Tri-City Leisure Center, West Columbia. For more information call (803) 939-9311.

December, 2009
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS- The Cayce Historical Museum decorated in the Yuletide spirit. For information contact Leo Redman at (803) 796-9020.