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iris festival Chairman’s Letter The Sumter Iris Festival Commission is so excited to celebrate its 79th Anniversary May 24–26, 2019, at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. This event is Sumter’s oldest and largest festival. The event was first held in 1940, and from the very beginning has brought thousands of people from around the state to our great city. This year’s festival has some special surprises in store that we hope you will really enjoy. We look forward to welcoming people from across the Southeast, and we hope their stay will be a great one. The Iris Festival is an annual tradition and has been named one of the “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society, as well as one of the Top 100 Events in the United States to visit by the American Bus Association. As in years past, this year’s festival will be filled with entertainment the entire family can enjoy. From the kid’s area in the Heath Gardens to the Bland Garden, there is something for everyone. All Friday through Sunday events, including all the children’s activities, are free! The fun begins on Thursday, May 23 with the Taste at the Gardens. The “Taste” offers great food prepared by local restaurants and individuals and music for everyone to enjoy. No need to purchase food tickets this year. Cash will be accepted by the vendors. We are excited to welcome Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos as our musical guests during the Taste. Tickets are available at the gate for a $5 donation, and children 5 and under are admitted FREE. The event is from 6– 9 p.m. On Friday, May 24, while the Arts & Crafts and Marketplace vendors are setting up, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital Community Health Initiatives will offer free health screenings at the Swan Lake Visitors Center from 9 – 11 a.m. The screening requires a 12–hour fast. As always, one of the festival’s most popular events will return and offer even more fun for the family. The Jamil Shriner
Streakers of Sumter’s Annual Shrine Day Parade will be Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Make note that the parade will start at the Sumter County Civic Center, move down Liberty Street and turn up Alice Drive. The Iris Festival Commission is very excited to have a special guest artist this year, Michael Duffy. Michael Duffy is a long time resident of Sumter having come here in 1959 as a “military brat.” He is an educator, an actor and a sculptor specializing in freehand concrete and plaster. His work can be seen all over Sumter. Duffy will be working live on-site at the festival throughout the weekend. Come visit him in the Bland Gardens across the bridge. All three days of the festival are packed with things to see and explore along with live entertainment. Admission to the festival is FREE. Ongoing events throughout will include Art in the Gardens, Gateway to Gardening, Arts & Crafts, Food Court, Marketplace, ”Just Kidding Around” Children’s Area (Fairway), Children’s Art in the Park and much more. Check this Iris Festival book for the times of the events you would like to participate in during the festival. I would like to thank everyone who has worked with the 2019 Iris Festival and give a special thanks to the Swan Lake Garden staff who keep the gardens beautiful all year. I would also like to thank our sponsors because without them, we could not offer this wonderful event to the public at no admission charge each year. Most of all, we want to pass along a big “THANK YOU” to our community for all the support and encouragement that it gives us throughout the year. It is truly special to offer this event each year, and it is only possible because Sumter is the BEST community anywhere! We hope you enjoy all the events and we will see you at the gardens! Lynn Kennedy 2019 Iris Festival Chair
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iris festival Arts & Crafts/Marketplace Welcome to the “Gamecock City” here in Sumter, South Carolina. And, welcome to the world-famous Swan Lake-Iris Gardens, which is known for its array of beautiful irises and home to all seven species of swans. The stage is set, and the beautiful weather is here as we present the 79th Annual Iris Festival “Arts & Crafts Show” and “Marketplace.” In the “Arts & Crafts” area, which is located directly across from the Swan Lake Visitors Center, you will find absolutely beautiful masterpieces of stained glass Both areas will be of any size open Friday and and design, Saturday from elaborate quilts, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. handmade hair and on Sunday bows for the little from 10 a.m. ones, uniquely until 5 p.m. designed bird feeders and
pottery. As you continue to stroll and visit the vendors, you will find woodworking, beautiful wind spinners, hand-crafted artesian jewelry, clothing and accessories. Wooden swings, rocking chairs and gliders can be found swaying and rocking in the breeze, as well as unique outdoor lawn décor. You will also want to take in the homemade bath soaps, hand poured candles, re-purposed wood items and much, much more as you enjoy your time here at the Iris Festival. Be sure to visit the “Marketplace” area located near the main stage and playground area where you will find demonstrations and displays for make-up, samplings of sauces and dips and lots of fun items for the kids. Come on out and patronize the vendors while enjoying the beauty of the Swan LakeIris Gardens here in the “Gamecock City.” Thank you for coming!
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iris festival Art in the Gardens Art in the Gardens and Gateway to Gardening feature both local and regional artists and fine craftsmen. All art media are usually on display with some having emphasis on the Iris Gardens. Woodturning, photography, watercolor originals and even garden art will be displayed around the Gazebo area for the entire weekend. Art in the Gardens is located on the Bland Garden side of Swan Lake across the bridge and offers shade to those visiting. The Master Gardeners are available to a n s w e r questions The Art in the and this Gardens will be is the only open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. time during Friday and Saturday the year that and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. visitors can purchase on Sunday. Irises from
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within the gardens. There are restrooms available on the Bland Side as well as a food vendor to accommodate your need for "a bite to eat." The ground is level and easy to push both strollers and wheelchairs. In the Gazebo, there will be daily entertainment for your relaxation and enjoyment in a style that lends itself to the Art in the Gardens. The Bland Side also features many paths, bridges and venues featuring the famous Japanese Iris and the eight world's species of Swans for you to photograph as a reminder of your visit. Plan to have part of your agenda be a visit to Art in the Gardens, and enjoy watching some of the artists creating their work live on-site.
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iris festival Entertainment SATURDAY • MAY 18 Iris Festival Pageant Sumter High School Auditorium, 10:30 a.m. THURSDAY • MAY 23 Ribbon Cutting / Crowning of the King & Queen Heath Pavilion, 5:15 p.m. aste at the Gardens featuring Elijah T Bradford & The Valentinos Garden Street Stage, 6-9 p.m. Tickets available at the gate, $5 Food and beverage for purchase FRIDAY • MAY 24 Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital Community Health Initiatives FREE Screenings Swan Lake Visitors Center, 9-11 a.m. Hypertension, Cholesterol, Diabetes Requires a 12-hour fast Call (803) 774-CARE to register Featured Artist Michael Duffy Bland Gardens Gazebo 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Just Kidding Around Children’s Area by Palmetto Amusements 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Rides, Blow-ups and More!) SATURDAY • MAY 25 Featured Artist Michael Duffy Bland Gardens Gazebo 10 a.m.-6 p.m. nnual Shrine Day Parade hosted by A the Jamil Streakers West Liberty Street, 10 a.m. Begins at Sumter County Fairgrounds
Children’s Art in the Park Bland Gardens 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Just Kidding Around Children’s Area by Palmetto Amusements 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Rides, Blow-ups and More!) DNR Heritage Exhibit Garden Street Side 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Anastasia Patterson, Angler Bass Fishing League Garden Street Side 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mary Hinson Flower Show Celebrating the Festivals of SC Alice Boyle Garden Center 10 a.m.-5 p.m. AFE Kids Adventureland (Kiwanis S Kid Fingerprinting, Bike Rodeo, Informational Displays) Sponsored by SAFE Kids Sumter County & the Tuomey Foundation 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Introduction of Kings & Queens Main Stage, Noon Car Show Bland Gardens 11 a.m.-5 p.m. SUNDAY • MAY 26 Featured Artist Michael Duffy Bland Gardens Gazebo 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Entertainment Children’s Art in the Park Bland Gardens Noon-5 p.m. Just Kidding Around Children’s Area by Palmetto Amusements Noon-5 p.m. (Rides, Blow-ups and More!) Car Show Bland Gardens 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mary Hinson Flower Show Celebrating the Festivals of SC Alice Boyle Garden Center 1-4 p.m. More info at IrisFestival.org! All events subject to change or cancellation. * Please Note: Children’s Area Activities are FREE unless otherwise indicated and will be held in the playground area as well as near the Main Stage with the exception of Children’s Art in the Park, which is held in the Bland Gardens on the north side of West Liberty Street.
MAIN STAGE FRI. MAY 24 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sorry, Peach Band 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sumter High School Jazz Band 5:00-5:30 p.m. Dreamworks Dance Academy 5:30-6:00 p.m. Believer's Quartet SAT. MAY 25 10:30-11:30 a.m. Angie's Puppets 11:30a.m.- Noon Miss Libby's School of Dance Noon Iris Festival Queens 12:30-1:00 p.m. Freed School of Dance 1:00-2:00 p.m. Fallen Statues 2:00-2:30 p.m. Brendan Kirby
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FREE Kids’ Area: Each year, the Iris Festival’s “Just Kidding Around” area provides lots of fun and activities for the children. It is all FREE! As always, the amusement area will feature rides, games and fun activities for children to enjoy. The “Just Kidding Around” area is located beside the playground and is open all three days of the festival. See festival schedule for times. And, again, it is all FREE!
FREE Children’s Art: Children can use their creative side and participate in “Children’s Art in the Park” sponsored by the Sumter County Gallery of the Art. Located in the Bland Gardens (Gazebo Side), children will be able to paint, create and take home special treasures from the festival as a memory of their visit. “Children’s Art in the Park” will be open Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from Noon – 5 p.m.
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Head Turnerz Car Club Sumter Spring Blast Car Show The Head Turnerz Car Club will be at the Iris Festival on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. –4 p.m. The car show will be located on the Bland side of Swan Lake. It will be back in the open grassy area behind the Gateway to Gardening that is located on the Gazebo side. This car show is a great way to display your cars, win prizes and enjoy some great music. Cars will be a judged on the following criteria: paint, engine,interior, wheels and trunk. There will also be a People’s Choice, Kids Choice, Host Car, Rat Rod and Best of Show awarded. Please come out and enjoy the Car Show and The Swan Lake Iris Gardens. The Head Turnerz Car Club and the City of Sumter is not responsible for loss, injury or damage to property or person. For more information and details on registering for this show, call Ken Burdick (803) 840-1305. Iris Festival Car Show 2019 The “Sunday Car Show” at Swan Lake will be at the Iris Festival on Sunday May 26 at 1 p.m. on the Bland Side of Swan Lake. Brought to you by Charlie Fossett and hosted by Todd Touchberry, registration for the show is from 10 a.m. –1 p.m. Trophies given at 3 p.m. For more information, call Todd Touchberry for more information (803) 9835430.
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Each year, more than a thousand hungry festival-goers come out for one of the most popular events of the Iris Festival – “The Taste at the Gardens.” The Taste, as most Sumterites refer to this fun event, kicks off the festival each year. This year, the Taste will be held on the Garden Street Stage Thursday, May 23 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Taste offers a wide variety of food from local restaurants, caterers and individuals. No need to purchase food tickets this year cash will be accepted by the vendors. Admission tickets are available at the gate with a $5 donation. Children under 5 years old are FREE. The featured band this year is Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos. Come on out and join the community at this year’s “Taste at the Gardens”. When else can you eat some great food, talk with friends, dance a little and even take an evening boat ride on Swan Lake? Make plans to join us.
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For over 20 years, the Sumter Volunteers have hosted the crowning of the Iris Festival King and Queen. The area high schools will send their brightest and best to compete. The King and Queen are chosen from area high school seniors and future leaders. Each is awarded a $500 scholarship. The award recognizes achievements in scholarships, character, school and civic involvement. The student nominees from each school will be recognized at the Iris Festival Ribbon Cutting at the Heath Pavilion on Thursday, May 23 at 5 p.m. The Iris Festival King and Queen will be crowned during the Taste at the Gardens of the Festival at the Garden Street Stage at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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iris festival Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos Sumter band headlines the Iris Festival
Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos are about to shake the foundation of Sumter once again. The soulful band is set to headline the Iris Festival Taste of the Gardens, which features great music and great food from some of the area's leading restaurants and caterers. The May 23 event will take place at the Swan Lake Iris Gardens from 6 – 9 p.m. At the age of 5, Elijah Bradford began singing in his church and was inspired at age 11 to play piano by Twinkie Clark of the famed female gospel group, the Clark Sisters. He spent years quietly honing his talents behind his bedroom doors, listening to records by Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Dorothy Love-Coates and Ray Charles on repeat. The band, who has opened for The O’Jays, Stephanie Mills and recently finished a three week appearance at the World Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, will perform music from some of your favorite artist including The Temptations, The Beatles, Wild Cherry, The Drifters, The Four Tops, James Brown and more. Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos, who are also dedicated husbands and fathers, began in 2012. “We believe music is a medicine, God is the ingredient, and we write the prescription. I pour my heart and soul out on stage … I leave it all there. I want the audience to leave lifted and encouraged to know that life is not as hard as it seems,” said Bradford who also writes, arranges and records music for the band. The fresh, energetic band is becoming a staple at cooperate events, live concerts and house concerts bringing their eclectic joyful noise of Soul, Funk, Beach Music, and R&B to audiences of all sizes. And now with their crowd-pleasing performance on FOX TV’s "Showtime at the Apollo", Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos are destined to become a household name. In his own journey as a musician, it’s quite apparent that, Bradford is inspired by his idols on a daily basis. It’s clear that he sees himself as a student of these greats he pays homage to. What a treat for fans at the Iris Festival, Taste of the Gardens to see what he’s listened to and how it’s helped him evolve to create his own signature sound. He recently recorded his own version of the Tempations’ "Pappa Was A Rolling Stone" tilted "Jesus Rolled the Stone." Sumter may not be known for its soul, but on May 23 the city will be represented in the most harmonious way, paying homage to sounds new and old in the heart of our city.
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iris festival Anastasia Patterson Come out to the festival and talk with South Carolina Angler Anastasia Patterson. A Sumter native, the 23-year-old is pursuing her dream to become a professional angler, and she has started fishing the Fishing League Worldwide Costa tournaments and Bass Fishing League (BFL), adapting to different lakes and situations, establishing patterns, building relationships and chasing a dream. Patterson was raised in the outdoors from a young age, so much so that it is in her blood. It is her passion. Before she could even walk, her dad carried her to hunt and fish and it became a way of life and not a mere past time. In fact, it became her dream to be able to become competitive in fishing at the professional level. Growing up, Patterson was involved in almost everything Sumter had to offer from church to choir to softball to scouts, competitive cheerleading, competitive dance, art, bowling, pageantry, sporting clays, philanthropy, theater, hunting and fishing. With a full slate, Anastasia would often wake up before the sun just to get a line in the water so she did not have to play hooky from school. While her dad and she often targeted many species, bass was always her favorite catch. Her eyes would light up whenever she set the hook on one and her dad knew she had a fire inside of her to be good at it. She would always watch fishing shows when she had the chance. She was always infatuated by the mega bass that she would see people bringing in at local weigh-ins but especially when a big tour would roll through town. When she was around 13, she began to pay more attention to others fishing; down to what their wrist and hips looked like when they cast. She watched how they interacted with people on and off the water, the placement of their hands when tying knots, the tremendous support systems and the sponsorships. She studied how patterns effected these people and the confidence the anglers had up on the weigh-in stage. She knew this sport was something she wanted to get more heavily involved in, so she did a few local tournaments. It became her dream to be able to become competitive at the professional level. But, with a busy schedule and no high school team, tournaments kind of fell to the backburner in order to get ready for college. All while knowing in the back of her mind that tournament fishing was something she could not just let go of. By the time she graduated high school and went to college in 2014, Patterson had pretty much written off that fishing would be something she could do nonrecreationally. Her school did not have a team, and there did not seem to be that much interest among other students. Though it seemed like it would 28 GUIDE TO THE IRIS FESTIVAL 2019 • A SUPPLEMENT TO THE SUMTER ITEM
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iris festival "The Chicken Man" Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift item to take back with you from The Iris Festival? Come get a special piece from “The Chicken Man.” Folk artist Ernest Lee, best known as "The Chicken Man," is returning to the festival again this year. A native of Edgefield, Lee has been drawing since he was 5 years old and painting since he was 12. While considered an "outsider artist," Lee has studied art at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art in Alexandria, Virginia, and the Rose Hill Art Center in Aiken. A prolific artist, he is best-known for his dancing chicken paintings, though he also paints dogs, cats, flamingos and celebrities. He describes his unique brand of folk art as a process. "I do [paint] from my heart, not
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