Aiken Events – Fun Things to Do in Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken's Makin'
Handcrafted arts and crafts, food, live entertainment

Western Carolina State Fair
10-day event includes midway rides, concerts, demolition derby, exhibits, petting zoo

Battle of Aiken
Civil War reenactments, crafts, food, seminars, demonstrations
Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina

A Day to Remember Colonial Times
Reenactments and living exhibits

Aiken Bluegrass Festival
2-day event features 10 bands, bbq dinner event, camping available - benefiting STAR Riding and Driving

Aiken Horse Show
Benefits Hitchcock Woods, the largest urban forest in America

Aiken Spring Steeplechase
Aiken Triple Crown - Imperial Cup - horse racing - benefits local charities

Aiken Trials
Thoroughbred horse races at Aiken Training Track plus tailgating, first leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events - benefit

Antiques in the Heart of Aiken
View and purchase fine antiques, restoration and repair estimates, expert lecturers

Chitlin' Strut
Parade, Chitlin' Queens, rides plus hawg-calling, strut & chitlin' eating contests

Great American Lobster Race
100 lobsters will compete in several heats - plus rides and music - benefit

Juilliard in Aiken
7-day event with concerts at various locations

Olde Towne Artisans' Fair
Artisans create traditional crafts at Living History Park, plus live music

Prep Fest
Live music, activities - benefits Aiken Prep, Children's Place, Helping Hands, Golden Harvest Food Bank

SEED: Science Education Enrichment Day
For upper elementary and middle school students