2015 Clarendon County FESTIVAL GUIDE Clarendon County, South Carolina
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Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce 2015 CLARENDON COUNTY FESTIVALS (803) 435-4405
Welcome to the
Striped Bass Festival
Now in its 36th year, the Clarendon County Striped Bass Festival presented by McDonald’s of Manning, is as “big as it gets” to the folks who live here. It’s a celebration of spring, a tribute to the beauty of our county and a special salute to the Striped Bass, the species of fish that put the Santee Cooper lakes on the world’s fishing map. When you consider that Clarendon County borders Lake Marion – the upper end of the Santee Cooper lakes – that may be reason enough to celebrate with a festival each spring. But we also believe our festival is a fitting, fun way to bring together the citizens of our county and the many wonderful visitors who make it a point to attend each year. When the words “nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina” were penned the author surely had Clarendon County in April in mind. Mother Nature puts on a show that is hard to beat so we try to complement the natural beauty of our area with dances, entertainment, arts and crafts and a host of other activities. We try to plan something for everyone, and judging by the size of the crowds, we’re doing something right. Come join in the fun as the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the 36th Annual Striped Bass Festival!
John Belding
President Clarendon County Chamber
Ryan Way
Chairman Clarendon County Striped Bass Festival
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 STRIPED BASS FESTIVAL
Pageant
at Weldon Auditorium 5 pm - Ages 0 - 6 • 8 pm - Ages 7 & Up For more info call the Chamber at 803-435-4405
POKER RUN
at John C. Land Landing 4404 Greenhall Road, Summerton, SC Ticket Sales begin at 9 am Drawing for Door prizes begins at 5 pm at John Land Shelter Food • Door Prizes Sponsored By Goat Island Boat Club Call 803-460-1883 for more info.
Live Music by 4-Way Stop Band
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THURSDAY, APRIL 23 LIONS CLUB FISH FRY
4:30 - 7:00 pm at the Manning Restaurant on Brooks Street
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE
Gazebo
Amusement Rides - 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Food • Fun for the whole Family! Praise Dancers Grace Christian Fellowship Church Kiss My Striped Bass OPENING CEREMONIES 6:30 PM There will be a special sponsors only catered event where a wristband will be required for admittance. If you would like to be a Festival Sponsor, call the Chanber at 435-4405
FREE CONCERT 7pm - 11pm BLACK N MYLD BAND (Harry Blanding)
The Black N Myld Band feat. Harry (Flash Black ) Blanding based out of Atlanta, Ga. has drawn from various streams of music influences such as Motown, Funk, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Rock, as well as, Top 40. The group is known as a well-rounded Band for its many selections that remind you of that day, be it today or yester year. BNM has played many venues, in addition to corporate events and private parties all over the Southeastern United States, and Abroad. The band was founded by Harry Blanding aka (Flash) in 2009. Flash has shared the stage with many famous acts and corporate bands performing at such Venues as: The Sheraton Hotel Wai Kiki, Hawaii. The 1995 Pro Bowl Aloha Towers, Hawaii, Hard Rock CafĂŠ Bangkok, Thailand, Wal-Mart Benefit Concerts, Riverdale, Towne Centre, Riverdale, Ga. Just to name a few. (Flash) is also a Disabled Veteran that donates his Entertainment services to as many Charitable/Non Profit Organizations, as possible, constantly giving back to his and surrounding communities. The BNM Band brings you to your feet from start to finish, with the Lead Front Man Harry Blanding (aka) Flash Black catering to his audience at all time, there is never a dull moment with several laughs, impromptu audience participation and contest, for all involvement, throughout the show. BNM brings A High Energy show for any and all of your events, be it; Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Fraternity/Sorority Parties, and Weddings. Indoor/Outdoor. They are ready and willing to meet all your Entertainment needs.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 STRIPED BASS FESTIVAL
Parade
Downtown Manning 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The parade will travel down Brooks Street and Boyce Street
Truck & Car Show Sponsored by Sumter Cruisers
Childrens Art Show Dancing Groups at the Gazebo
The Dancers Workshop 12:30 pm Carolina Dance Academy 1:00 pm Kelly’s School of Performing Arts 1:30 pm
Boat Show
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sponsored by Berkeley Outdoors
Lakeside Pullers
Gates open 12:00 pm - Starts at 2:00 pm 4315 Nelson Ferry Road Hwy 15 South through Summerton to Nelson Ferry Road and look for the signs. Contact Floyd McLeod 803-481-4659 2015 CLARENDON COUNTY FESTIVALS
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
SANTEE COOPER OPEN TEAM TOURNAMENT JOHN C. LAND SPORTFISHING FACILITY SUMMERTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Starts at 6:30 am - Weigh-In starts at 3:00 pm Sponsored by Santee Automotive
“I hope you enjoy our festivals and plan to join us again next year!” ~ Dwight Stewart Chairman, Clarendon County Council
Striped Bass Festival Favorite!
449
$
10-PC
Chicken McNuggets® Extra Value Meal®
Prices and participation may vary. Limited time offer. © 2015 McDonald’s.
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2015
Striped Bass Festival SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORSHIP
Land, Parker and Welch Law Firm Miller Communications Santee Electric Co-op Wal-Mart Waste Management Prothro Chevrolet Santee Cooper City Laundry
SILVER
Duke Energy FTC Sparrow and Kennedy Tractor Company Safe Federal Credit Union Coffey, Chandler and McKenzie Law Firm Georgia Pacific City of Manning Hope Health
BRONZE
Bank of Clarendon NBSC The Item/ Clarendon-Sun All About Pools and Spas Clarendon Health System First Palmetto Savings Bank
FRIEND
Anderson Pharmacy Clarendon Exterminating Merle Norman of Manning Rescomm Management Santee Automotive First Citizens of Summerton Agent Owned Realty - Alfred Kelley & Angie Jordon
PATRON
Wendy’s Jeff and Stephanie Black George and Carol Summers Clarendon School District 2 Bagnal’s Lawn Service Manning Wine and Spirit Days Inn of Summerton Senator Kevin Johnson D.L. Stewart and Associates Custom Construction Baymont Inn & Suites Clarendon Gas Davis Mitchum Land Surveying
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The American Pontoon P Po o Company We build ‘em from the ground up!
FREE ESTIMATES
11141 Higway 260 • Manning, SC, One half mile before the dam
803.478.BOAT
info@usapontoon.com Adrian and Angela • Don’t wait any longer!
Gene’s Heating and Air, LLC 4035 Raccoon Road • Manning, SC 29102
803-505-4822 Email: geneshvacp@ftc-i.net 24 Hours A Day • 7 Days A Week Gene Floyd Archie Pierson Owners & Operators
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Welcome to the
Puddin Swamp Festival
The Puddin Swamp Festival, presented by The Citizens Bank, is a collection of events showing off the best small town America has to offer. Now in its eighth year, no one should miss the opportunity to join in to do the signature Puddin Swamp Stomp. And this year’s event will add a certified 5K race that promoters have said could potentially be a record-setting course due to its flat 3.1-mile course. The East Clarendon County festival features beauty queens, fine food, arts and crafts, music, amusement rides and, yes, we’re not kidding, camel rides. There’s obviously something for everyone. Musical group The Plaids will perform 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Pine Grove United Methodist Church Gym. Tickets are $20. And, on Friday, Threshold Band will perform on the event’s main stage in the Town Square for free. Those are mere preludes to the Saturday’s big day. Saturday’s events kick off with the Puddin Swamp 5K run at 9 a.m. followed by music by the Scape Ore Bluegrass Company from 10 to 11:45 a.m. with a short break in the middle to hand out the 5K awards and introduce the beauty pageant winners. There will also be presentations by Kelly’s Fine Arts at noon, a performance by Carolina Dance Academy at 1 p.m., a Kritter Contest at 2 p.m. and a $500 prize Cornhole Tournament at 3 p.m. A DJ will play music from 5:30 t0 9:30 p.m. at the main stage as the crowd anxiously awaits the explosion of the 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza. Organizers encourage visitors to make use of a free Trolley Shuttle from the East Clarendon Medical Center parking lot at 944 Smith Street in Turbeville.
Stephen Dukes
Chairman Puddin Swamp Festival
Dwayne Howell Mayor Town of Turbeville
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Puddin Swamp Pageant
at East Clarendon Middle/High School Babies to 6 years - 5:00 pm 7 years and Up - 7:00 pm Applications at www.puddinswamp.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 8TH ANNUAL TASTE OF PUDDIN SWAMP Pine Grove United Methodist Church Gym 6:30 pm - Swamp Samplings - Tickets $20 Entertainment by the Plaids
Amusement Rides in the Square 5pm - 10pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 8TH ANNUAL PUDDIN SWAMP FESTIVAL 5:00 - 10:00 pm • Town Square Food Vendors • Amusement Rides 8:00 pm Musical Entertainment by Threshold Band
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Events on Town Square
10:00 am All Day Entertainment, Shopping, Amusement Rides, Festival Food & Camel Rides 9:00 am Puddin Swamp 5K 10:00 am - 10:45 am Scape Ore Bluegrass Company 10:45 am 5K Awards Ceremony, Introduce Beauty Pageant 11:00 am - 11:45 am Scape Ore Bluegrass Company 12:00 pm Kelly’s Fine Arts 1:00 pm Carolina Dance Academy 2:00 pm Kritter Kontest 3:00 pm $500 Cornhole Tournament
Registration Begins at 2pm in Gazebo
4:00 pm - TBA 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm DJ Music from Main Stage 9:30 pm Fireworks Extravaganza
We promise that you will not want to miss our Fireworks!
10:00 pm Festival Close
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Jimmy’s
Chris Mathis
Heating and Air, LLC
Jimmy Mathis
LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED
Serving Clarendon County For Over 33 years!
Independent Contract Dealer
803-460-5420 OR 803-478-5957
SALES & SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS
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$ 99 Burger, Fries + Drink
WEDNESDAY MANNING SUMTER 2742 Paxville Hwy (803) 669-4481
226 S. Pike West (803) 773-3321
All American Burger Day Combo Special
from 11am until close
Proudly Serving Sumter Great Food & Friendly Smiles For Over 34 Years!
• 50 flavors of ice cream • 70+ flavors of fudge • Pralines • Carolina Girls Shirts • Hand Painted Wine Glasses • Fireworks
Spring Merchandise arriving daily!
Smith’s Exxon
Cigarettes from $25.99 carton
Huge Variety of Gifts (803) 854-2687 Exit 98 in Santee
BETWEEN SHONEY’S & HUDDLE HOUSE OPEN 24 HOURS
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Susan Casselman, Jennifer Stevens, Jamie Mathis, Linda Tucker, Marcella Wilson
Your One-Stop Family Pharmacy
• Friendly & Convenient Prescription Service • Over-the-Counter Remedies • Personal Care • Cards & Gifts Everything you need for the Sinus and Allergy Season! Medicare Co-pays as low as $0.00. Ask about $4.99 monthly prescriptions through our Good Neighbor Prescription plan. Serving Clarendon County’s Health Needs for over 100 years.
Open 6 Days a Week
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am - Noon • Sun. Closed Additional parking available behind the pharmacy
Brunson’s Pharmacy Jamie Mathis, Pharm D RPh
12 N. Brooks Street | Manning, SC 29102 | 803-435-2511 or 803-435-4235
I hope everyone has a good time enjoying the Puddin’ Swamp and Striped Bass Festival. Please be safe.
Bobby Ridgeway,
House of Representatives, District 64
Robert Ridgeway
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Southern Flair Gifts Specializing in jewelry, scarves and purses. Gifts for the lake and beach and for any occasion. Unique Handmade wreaths, monogramming and vinyl lettering. ~ Bridal Registry ~
213 E. Boyce St., Manning, SC 29102 (803) 433-4696
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We are more than a Truck Stop... Homestyle cooking, salad bar and more Stop by and meet Brian Keely, our new Restaurant Manager and Vivianne Sublieau.
803-473-2568 ext. 21 3014 Paxville Hwy • Manning, SC
(LOCATED INSIDE THE TA)
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Specializing in custom blended horse feeds.
233 Dinkins Street Manning, SC (803) 435-4354
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PALMETTO OUTDOOR Power Equipment
Carl A. Farley 803-433-7673
344 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102
GIBBONS & USRY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, PA
Alan L. Gibbons, CPA, CFE John C. Usry, CPA, CFE 113 South Brooks St. | Manning, SC 29102 | PO Box 489
(803) 435-4316 | www.gibbonsandusry.com
Clarendon County’s oldest continuously owned CPA firm
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412 S. Mill St., Manning, SC
(Next to Clarendon Memorial Hospital)
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