Lexington SC August 2013 events feature Carolina Gamecock Football, Purple Martin Dinner Cruises, the South Carolina Peanut Party, the Main Street Latin Festival, and more!
Cruise around the beautiful Lake Murray aboard the Southern Patriot, taste local produce at the Lexington Farmers Market, and cheer on the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium this August 2013! From the annual SC Peanut Party to the Main Street Latin Festival, there are activities and events for people of all ages and interests!
Visiting Lexington from out of town? Contact one of our local hotel partners to make your Lexington hotel reservations today!
August 2013 Lexington SC Events:
Purple Martin Cruises on Lake Murray
Cruise out to Bomb Island aboard the Southern Patriot to experience a phenomenon that you have to see to believe! Lake Murray is home to the largest Purple Martin Sanctuary in North America and the Purple Martins will be here during the month of August! Enjoy a spectacular meal aboard the Southern Patriot while you watch nearly one million Purple Martin birds hightail it back to Bomb Island to settle in and roost for the night. Call 803-749-8594 to make reservations.Town Of Lexington Farmers Market
Every Saturday - August 2013
The Town of Lexington Farmers Market is primarily intended as a farmer / grower and local artesian market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support and encourage local production, while educating citizens on the benefits of eating local, fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program. The Lexington Farmers Market is located at 206 N Church Street and it is open every Saturday through October 27th from 9AM - 1PM. Click here to follow the Lexington Farmers Market on Facebook.
32nd Annual South Carolina Peanut Party
August 8-10, 2013
The South Carolina Peanut Party features music, food, a parade, amusements, crafts, and special exhibits! This year's theme is 'In The Good Old Summertime'. Be on the lookout for some of your old timey favorites in the parade this year! Enjoy a Boot Scootin' Boogie Pageant, fabulous fair food, amusement rides, a Frozen T-Shirt Contest, a dog show, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich eating contest, and more! Click here for additional information.
Main Street Latin Festival
August 24, 2013
Nearby Columbia's downtown Main Street will host the 2013 Main Street Latin Festival on August 24, 2013. Year after year, thousands of people fill Main Street in beautiful downtown Columbia to enjoy the sounds of salsa, meringue, reggaeton, and grupero music. Plus, visitors will love the folkloric dancers and incredible Latin food. The Main Street Latin Festival showcases the culture and vitality of Columbia's Latin community by bringing together diverse groups of people to celebrate and share the Latin culture through its foods, arts, dances, and music in a fun, family oriented environment.
Classic Car Cruise-In & Arts Show
August 24, 2013
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church presents the 2013 Classic Car Cruise-In and Arts Show on August 24th. Enjoy FREE hot dogs, bottled water, drinks, door and cash prizes, and children's activities. The judging begins at 10:30AM for oldest automobile and best in show, pick-up, paint job, and more. There is not a fee to enter this event. Call 803-732-2273 for more information.
South Carolina Gamecock Football Season Opener
August 29, 2013
The South Carolina Gamecocks will kick off the 2013 season against North Carolina! Pull out your garnet and black and head towards Williams-Brice Stadium to cheer on the Gamecocks on August 29, 2013. Visiting from out of town? Call one of our local hotel partners to make your hotel reservations today! Go Carolina Gamecocks!
Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events
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