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Spring Jubilee Update
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Upstate South Carolina's Oldest
Juried Arts & Crafts Festival!
Presented by
April 2 - 3, 2016
The New Year brings lots of exciting events to our region, and an all time favorite is Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee! Mark your calendar and join the celebration that kicks off Spring in the Upstate.
Presented by Anderson Independent Mail, the 39
th
Annual Spring Jubilee is planned for Saturday, April 2
nd
, 10am - 6pm, and Sunday, April 3
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., Noon-5pm. One hundred juried artists from near and far sell unique handmade arts and crafts on the Village Green and downtown streets of Pendleton, SC.
Excellent music presented by this year's Entertainment sponsor Tri-County Technical College will be available throughout the festival. Food vendors, non-profit organizations and kids activities are also part of this fun filled family event. We hope to you there!
Concerned about parking? FREE shuttle service provided by Catbus will take you to and from Tri-County Technical College's parking lot on Mechanic Street to Downtown Pendleton.
Sponsors
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24th Jubilee Joy Ride
Presented by
Saturday, April 2, 2016
What better way to kick off 2016 than to begin preparing for the Jubilee Joy Ride Presented by Orange and White.com! Sign up at www.active.com.
This Metric Century (62.5 miles) or 28 mile cycling event will take you onto some of the most scenic roads in Anderson County. For those who might opt for a shorter ride, an approximate 10 mile loop will be an option for the first time this year.
Rest stops with snacks and drinks will be available on all three routes which will be located at Century Farms, farms that have been owned by the same family for over one hundred years. Stores will be open at Split Creek Farm and at Walker Farm to do some shopping and have your purchases dropped off at the finish. All rides are SAGed until the last rider is in.
A portion of the proceeds from this years registrations will help support the
Kids Snack Pack/Back Pack program
in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties.
Jubilee Joy ride is held in conjunction with Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee.
For Spring Jubilee or Jubilee Joy Ride sponsorship opportunities or questions, email
Rhonda@pendletondistrict.org
or call 864.646.3782.
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First Day Hikes at South Carolina State Parks |
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S
outh Carolina State Parks'
First
Day Events have come
'round again!
Get outdoors and have an adventure to celebrate the new year at one of our region's seven SC State Parks.
Listed below are the State Parks with special events planned for January 1, but don't leave the others out, they all have great things to see and do.
DEVILS FORK STATE PARK
First Day 5K Ranger Run
Time: 11am-12pm
Meeting location: Picnic area parking lot
Degree of difficulty: moderate
Length of trail: 3.1 miles
Things to bring: Water bottle and comfortable walking/running shoes, clothing for weather conditions.
Contact information: 864-944-2639
Additional information: Followed immediately by the Loon Lunge!
Price: $25 register at www.Go-GreenEvents.com
First Day Hike - Oconee Bell Nature Trail
Time: 11am-12pm Meeting location: Picnic area parking lot Degree of difficulty: easy Length of trail: 1.1 miles Things to bring: Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, and bring water. Contact information: 864-944-2639
Loon Lunge
Time: 12pm or after hike and 5K are finished Meeting location: Boat launch at parking lot Degree of difficulty: extreme Things to bring: Warm dry clothes, towel, and warm drink. Contact information: 864-944-2639
OCONEE STATE PARK
First Day Hike - Old Waterwheel Trail
Time: 1:16pm-4:16pm Meeting location: Park Office front porch Degree of difficulty: easy Length of trail: 1 mile Things to bring: Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, water, and a mug for hot cocoa after the hike. Contact information: 864-638-5353 Additional information: several stops will allow discussions of CCC buildings and contributions to the park.
OCONEE STATION STATE HISTORIC SITE
First Day Hike - Station Cove Falls Trail
Time: 9am-11am
Meeting location: Park Office
Degree of difficulty: easy
Length of trail: 2 mile Things to bring: Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, and bring water. Contact information: 864-638-0079
SADDLERS CREEK STATE PARK
First Day Hike - Pine Grove Nature Trail
Time: 11am-12pm
Meeting location: Park pavilion
Degree of difficulty: easy
Length of trail: 1.5 miles
Things to bring: Water bottle, binoculars, walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Contact information: 864-226-8950
Deer Dip (Polar Plunge)
Time: 1pm-2pm Meeting location: Park pavilion
Degree of difficulty: extreme
Things to bring: Towel, warm and dry clothes, warm drink. Contact information: 864-226-8950
TABLE ROCK STATE PARK
First Day Hike - Pinnacle Mountain Trail (Difficult)
Time: 9am-3pm Meeting location: Table Rock Nature Center Degree of difficulty: Difficult Minimum age: 12 Length of trail: 7.2 miles Things to bring: A minimum of 2 liters of water, snacks, layered clothing, good hiking shoes/boots. Be prepared for weather changes, and cold or adverse weather. Contact information: 864-878-9813
First Day Hike - Lake Pinnacle Trail (Easy)
Time: 10am-11:30am Meeting location: Table Rock Nature Center Degree of difficulty: easy Length of trail: 1.6 miles Things to bring: water and comfortable walking shoes.
Contact information: 864-878-9813
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Looking for a challenge?
Stop by Hunter's Store to purchase a South Carolina State Park Guide. Once you visit all 47 South Carolina State Parks and fill your book with the special stamp from each park, you'll win a prize! Go on a hike, take a fishing trip, or just take a seat to enjoy the natural beauty of South Carolina.
The seven parks to explore while
you're visiting Pendleton District:
✓ Devils Fork State Park, Pickens, SC
✓ Lake Hartwell State Park
✓ Oconee State Park ✓ Oconee Station State Historic Site
✓ Keowee-Toxaway State Park
✓ Saddler's Creek State Park
✓ Table Rock State Park
Click the photo to visit the South Carolina Parks Website!
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errors or omissions. Please check the website
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