January 8, 3 pm to 8 pm: The 58th Annual Camellia Show presented by The Camellia Society Of Aiken, SC at the Aiken Mall on Whiskey Road. For more information call Mr. Lee Poe at (803) 648-8249 or Mr. Jim Dickson at (803) 279-9451.
January 15, 8 pm: USCA Cultural Series. Opole, Philharmonic of Poland, Boguslaw Dawidow conductor & Jacek Kortus, piano soloist. Music can be traced back to years immediately following World War II. The Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 648-6851.
January 27, 7 pm: Tzu Fen Liu Piano Concert USCA benefit concert at The Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC.
For more information (803) 648-6851 or visit www.usca.edu.
February 4 through 6: Antiques in the Heart of Aiken will be held at Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. Aiken, SC. For more information call Kristen Brown (803) 641-9094 or visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org.
February 4 through 11: Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt Week - A variety of foxhunting and social opportunities to fellowship with other foxhunters who come to Aiken for a week's respite from the colder climates. Hunt Week is an annual festival of hunting incorporating five hunts and a variety of social functions. The Hunt Ball will be February 5.
February 25 through 27, 8:30 am: Children from various schools will attend The Battle of Aiken at Confederate Park, Powell Pond Rd. Aiken, SC.
For more information call Wayne Jones (706) 830-0930 or visit www.battleofaiken.org.
March 1: The Aiken Concert Band will perform at the Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC. Call (803) 648-6851 or visit www.usca.edu for more information.
March 3 through 5: Spring Sidewalk Sale will take place in The Alley downtown Aiken, SC. For more information call Carla Cloud at (803) 649-2221 or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
March 5: American Heart Association March. The signature fund raising event for AHA. Activities begin at 8 am and the walk begins at 9 am on Newberry Street, Downtown Aiken.
For more information call (706) 589-0063.
March 5 through 6: Progressive Show Jumping will be held at Highfields 198 Gaston Rd. Aiken, SC. For more information call (803) 649-3505 or visit www.psjshows.com.
March 5 through 11: The 2011 Julliard in Aiken Festival. Visit www.juilliardinaiken.com for more information.
March 12 through 13: Progressive Show Jumping will be held at Highfields 198 Gaston Rd. Aiken SC for more information call (803) 649-3505 or visit www.psjshows.com.
March 12: Aiken Triple Crown Trials at the Aiken Training Track, Two Notch Rd. Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 648-4631.
March 17: Downtown After Six held in The Alley, Downtown Aiken, SC.
For more information call Carla Cloud (803) 649-2221 or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
March 19: Steeple Chase. 1st Leg of Triple Crown Horse Trials at Aiken Training Track, Aiken, SC. For more information contact Nikki Bargeloh (803) 648-4631 or aikentt@bellsouth.net.
March 26: Aiken Steeple Chase 2nd Leg of Triple Crown at Ford Conger Field, Aiken, SC 29801. For more information contact the Aiken Steeple Chase Association at (803) 648-9641.
March 26: The Yellow Jessamine Festival will be held at Boeckh Park Hammonds Ferry, North Augusta, SC.
For more information call (803) 441-4224 or visit www.northaugustachamber.org.
April 1 through 3: 95th Annual Aiken Horse Show to benefit Hitchcock Woods Foundation.
For more information call (803) 642-0528.
April 2, 12 pm: Pacers and Polo. 3rd Leg of the Aiken Triple Crown. Powderhouse Polo Field Aiken, SC Polo has been played for 128 consecutive years in Aiken (longest season play in the U.S.). For more information see www.pacersports.com or call USC Aiken Athletic Dept. at (803) 641-3486.
April 4 through 10: The Masters Golf Tournament will take place at Augusta National Golf Club, Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA. For more information visit www.masters.org.
April 7 through 10: The Aiken Horse Show will be held the 1st Thursday-Sunday in April at Hitchcock Woods.
For more information call (803) 642-0528 or visit www.aikenhorseshow.com.
April 17, 3 pm: Twenty five of Spain's most gifted guitarists led by Director Sergi Vincente perform the music of their rich tradition in a format that is uniquely new. At the Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway,Aiken, SC.
Call (803) 648-6851 or visit www.usca.edu for more information.
April 24 through May 1: USPA Hall of Fame Challenge.
For more information visit 302 Polo.
April 28 through May 14: New Bridge 8 Goal Spring League.
For more information visit New Bridge Polo Tournaments.
April 30: Strawberry Festival will be held at the Mead Hall, 125 Pendleton St., Aiken, SC.
For more information call Heather Mahan at (803) 644-1122.
May trough August: Hopelands Summer Concert Series - Concerts every Monday evenings at 7 pm in Hopeland Gardens. Take a chair or blanket and a picnic dinner.
For more information call (803) 642-7631 or visit www.aiken.net/hopelandsgarden.html.
May 1 through 15: USPA Pete Bostwick Memorial.
For more information visit 302 Polo.
May 6: Aiken Lobster Race held on Newberry St. Festival Center, Aiken, SC.
For more call (803) 649-9500 or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
May 7: Aiken Equine Charities Cup.
For more information visit 302 Polo.
May 9, 5 pm to 11 pm: Celebrity Waiter Night to benefit Childrens Place will take place in various participating restaurants in Aiken, SC.
May 13 through 14: The Aiken Bluegrass Festival will be held at Highfields 198 Gaston Road in Aiken, SC. For more information call (803) 642-8966 or visit www.aikenbluegrassfestival.org.
May 21, 12 pm to 4 pm: World of Wines Festival held at New Bridge Polo & Country Club. A public wine tasting, culinary delights and entertainment.
May 21: Aiken County Historical Museum and Banks will host the Aiken Garden Show. Enjoy garden tours, exhibitors, vendors, workshops and educational programs. For more information call Tommie Culligan at (803) 641-6777. Proceeds benefit Aiken Land Conservancy and Aiken Garden Club Council.
May 19 through June 5: New Bridge 12 Goal Hitchcock Memorial.
For more information visit New Bridge Polo Tournaments.
May 28: Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 649-4019.
June 4 through 5, 10 am to 5pm: Old Town Preservation Association will present Colonial Times "Under the Crown" at The Living History Park, 299 West Spring Grove Ave. North Augusta, SC.
For more information call Lynn Thompson (803) 279-7560 or visit www.colonialtimes.us.
June 16: Downtown After 6 Beach Blast. Sponsoring businesses will stay open late. The event is themed and offers opportunities to win gifts and enjoy a fun, yet relaxing evening in Downtown Aiken. After the shops close, join the fun as Newberry Street Festival Center is turned into Newberry Beach, complete with sand, shagging and Beach Music! Contact (803) 649-2221 for more information, or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
July 9: Tomato Festival held at the Aiken County Farmers Market, 897 Richland Ave. Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 642-7761 or visit www.aiken.net.
May trough August: Hopelands Summer Concert Series - Concerts every Monday evenings at 7 pm in Hopeland Gardens. Take a chair or blanket and a picnic dinner.
For more information call (803) 642-7631 or visit www.aiken.net/hopelandsgarden.html.
September 1 through 3: Labor Day Sidewalk Sale will be held in downtown Aiken, SC.
For more information call Carla Cloud at (803) 649-2221 or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
September 8: Upatoi Cup.
For more information visit 302 Polo.
September 10: Aiken's Makin Craft Fair will be held in downtown on Park Ave. Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 641-1111 or visit www.aikenchamber.net.
September 10: The Farmers Market will feature Aiken's Tastin' located at 897 Richland Ave. Aiken, SC. For more information call (803) 642-7761 or visit www.aiken.net.
September 15: Downtown After Six in The Alley, Downtown Aiken, SC.
For more information call Carla Cloud (803) 649-2221 or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
September 18 through October 5: USPA Northrup Knox Cup.
For more information visit 302 Polo.
September 20, 5 to 7:30 pm: A Taste of Downtown Aiken. Come and enjoy Downtown Aiken's finest restaurants by strolling from one to the other in search of the most delectable tastes.
For more information call (803) 649-2221 or visit our website at www.downtownaiken.com.
September 25 through October 1: USPA Aiken Ladies Invitational.
For more information visit 302 Polo.
October 1: St. Mary's Chocolate Festival will take place at St. Mary's School, York St. SE, Aiken, SC. For more information call (803) 649-2071.
October 1: Apple Fest will take place at The Aiken County Farmers Market, 897 Richland Ave. Aiken SC. For more information call (803) 642-7761 or visit www.aiken.net.
October 5 through 23: USPA Continental Cup.
For more information visit 302 Polo.
October 14 through 16, 10 am to 5 pm: Colonial Times "A Day To Remember" presented by The Old Town Preservation Association, will be held at The Living History Park, 299 West Spring Grove Ave. North Augusta, SC.
For more information call Lynn Thompson (803) 279-7560 or visit www.colonialtimes.us.
October 16 through 29: New Bridge Fall 12 Goal Classic
For more information visit New Bridge Polo Tournaments.
October 29: Fall Steeple Chase at Ford Conger Field Powderhouse Rd. Aiken, SC. For more information call (803) 648-9641 or visit www.aikensteeplechase.com.
November 5: St. John's Apple Festival will be held at St. John's Church, 104 Newberry St. Aiken, SC. For more information call (803) 648-6891.
November 5: Aiken Farmers Market will feature Old Time Homecoming at Aiken County Farmers Market, 897 Richland Ave. Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 642-7761 or visit www.aiken.net.
November 12: The annual Westmuttster Dog Show will take place at Aiken Horse Park Ford Conger Field, Audubon Dr. Aiken, SC. Proceeds from this event will go to The Aiken SPCA, for more information call (803) 617-8353 or visit www.aikenspca.org.
November 24, 11 am: Blessing of the Hounds will take place on Thanksgiving Day in Hitchcock Woods, South Boundry Street entrance, Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 642-3724 or visit www.aikenhounds.com.
November 24: One Table is a Thanksgiving Feast and all are invited to come and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. This will take place in The Alley in downtown Aiken, SC. For more information visit www.onetable.org.
December 1 through 5: Our Christmas Celebration - Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St., Aiken. An Over the Top Christmas of trees, trees and more trees decorated for the season. Open Tuesday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm. Call (803) 642-2015 for more information.
December 2: City of Aiken will host The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Aiken, SC. For more information call (803) 642-7631 or visit www.aiken.net.
December 2 through 3: The town of Wagner will host A Holiday Celebration in Downtown Wagner, SC.
For more information call Tina Salley (803) 564-3412 or visit www.wagnersc.com.
December 2 through 3: City of Aiken will feature The Annual Christmas Craft Show at 1700 Whiskey Road. Aiken, SC. For more information call (803) 642-7631 or visit www.aiken.net.
December 3: Come enjoy a festive shopping experience in Downtown Aiken. Participating shops will offer a variety of treats to put you in the Holiday Spirit.
Call (803) 649-2221 for more information or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
December 4: City of Aiken will hold a Christmas Parade in Downtown Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 649-2221.
December 8: Night of 1000 lights will take place in Downtown Aiken, SC.
For more information call (803) 649-2221 or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
December 15: Downtown After Six held in The Alley, Downtown Aiken, SC.
For more information call Carla Cloud (803) 649-2221 or visit www.downtownaiken.com.
