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Gorgeous weather today for the Mayor’s Frog Jump. This much looked forward to event of Come See Me Festival took place in Cherry Park from 10am-12pm. As you can see from the pictures, the kids were delighted with the frogs.
There’s still time to get out an enjoy the Come See Me fun Today. Gourmet Gardens will last until 7pm (Cherry Park). Try some food from local restaurants, listen to music by the Flying Saucers, and take a spin in the Nationwide Nascar Simulator.
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This year Rock Hill’s Come See Me Festival will be celebrating 50 years! An annual festival that celebrates Spring and welcomes people to the City of Rock Hill, the Come See Me Festival began in 1962 as a weekend event and has grown to a 10-day event full of family events, a parade, food and music.
Glencairn Garden is a central focus of the Come See Me Festival with its beautiful azaleas. They are usually in peak bloom during the festival. More than 100,000 people participate each year in the Come See Me Festival. Be sure to check out the schedule of events and join in the fun this year!
Some of the fun on tap for this year-
Come See Me Parade- Thursday April 11; Parade Route- 135 S Oakland to E White to E Main St
Beach Bash- April 12 (5:30-10pm) at Rock Hill City Plaza, E Black St. Live beach music performed by the Catalinas, Shag Contest at 5:30pm, food and beverage vendors.
5K Road Race- Saturday April 13. Fun Run at 8am and 5K at 8:30am.
2nd Annual Waggin Trail Dog Walk- Saturday April 13 at 9am. There is a $5 entry fee and all proceeds benefit FYCAS and Second Chance Rescue. 471 Lakeshore Parkway
Mayor’s Frog Jump- Saturday April 10 from 10am-noon at Cherry Park Field #5. Prizes awarded to top 3 winners.
Moonlight Jazz at Winthrop Lake
Moonlight Jazz and Blues- April 19 from 6-10pm at Winthrop Lake, 1162 Eden Terrace. Pack a picnic, bring your blanket and lawn chairs for an evening of music by the lake.
BBQ Cook-Off Anything But Butts Competition- Friday April 19; 6:30pm judging; 7pm sales. Samples are $1 each. Winthrop Lake.
Spring Garden Tour- Saturday April 20 from 10am-3pm. Private and public gardens around Glencairn Garden. Tickets $5.
Tailgate Party and BBQ Cook-off – Saturday April 20 from 3:30-9pm at Winthrop Lake. Live music from 4:30-9pm. Parking $5. Fireworks at 9pm.
Visit www.comeseeme.org for a full list of events.
No Pets Allowed except at the 2nd Annual Waggin Trail Dog Walk and Doggy Couture “Pet” Fashion Show.
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Last night we went to Winthrop Lake to enjoy an evening of music and food. There was a good size crowd there and we ran into an old neighbor and an old friend. The wonderful thing about Winthrop Lake is there is oodles of green space around the lake. Plenty of room for people to spread out and throw a ball or frisbee.
Tickets for samples from the no-pork cook off were available for $1 each. There were approximately 20 tents set up with samples available. We sampled a variety of foods, my favorite being collard greens grits with Parmesan cheese and a shrimp stuffed jalapeno wrapped in bacon. We also enjoyed shrimp and grits and baked beans with a secret ingredient. It took me 4 guesses to get the secret ingredient right- apples.
The 10-day long Come-See-Me Festival wraps up tonight with a sky-diving show and fireworks. So far what was supposed to be a rainy weekend has turned into a weekend of gorgeous weather. But there’s a good chance that tonight’s festivities will be cut a little short.
The 49th Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill, SC begins in just 2 days! This annual 10-day event celebrates the arrival of Spring and welcomes visitors to the city of Rock Hill. The timing of the festival is selected to correspond with the beautiful azaleas in Glencairn Garden being in full bloom. With the early start to Spring this year, it’s possible the azaleas will have lost their bloom by the end of the festival! Come See Me Festival attracts more than 100,000 participants every year and is considered to be the largest, all-volunteer festival in South Carolina.
Since the festival spans 10 days, there’s bound to be an activity for everyone and every schedule. Come See Me will begin Thursday April 12 with Music Mania at 6pm. For a full schedule of events, visit comeseeme.org.
Among this years events are:
Chalk on Main takes place April 13 from 4:30-7:30pm. Come try your hand at Sidewalk art and help decorate Main St! This event is free. There is a suggested donation of any color acrylic paint to Children’s Attention Home.
Beach Blast will be April 13 at 5:30pm in front of Old Towne Bistro on Main St. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy some beach music. There will be food and beverage vendors. Wristbands and beverage tickets required to purchase alcohol.
Pancake Breakfast- April 14. Tickets are $6 and available at the door. Children 5 and under eat free.
Mayor’s Frog Jump- April 14
Come See Me 5k run/walk- April 12, USATF certified course and chip timing. $20 for pre-registration and $25 for race-day registration. Register online at Queen City Timing.
Glencairn Garden Entertainment- April 16-April 19. 12:30-1:30 pm and 6-7:30 pm. Enjoy live, local music from country to gospel to classic rock.
April 21-
BBQ judging 10am
BBQ sales 4pm-until (BBQ is limited, make your purchases early)
Tailgating 4-9pm
Fireworks- 9pm
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