"Scouting in Hampton County" June 20th-28th 2009
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Celebrating Our 67th Year |
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| 2009 Schedule of Events For further information, rules and applications for various events please visit our Applications page |
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| DATE | EVENT | TIME | LOCATION | PRICE |
| Saturday June 20 | 5th Annual Motorcycle Ride | 10:00 am | Cocktails and Dreams | See Application |
| Melon Miss & Master Pageant |
11:00 am | Wade Hampton Gym | See Application | |
| Sunday June 21 | Festival Family Fun Day Opening Ceremonies |
2:00 pm | Lake Warren State Park | Free |
| Live Entertainment "Random Reality" |
2:30 pm | Lake Warren State Park | Free | |
| Festival Exhibits | 2:00-4:00 pm | Community Building Lake Warren |
Free | |
| Monday June 22 | Self Guided "Hampton Walk" | 2:00-5:00 pm | Hampton Museum | Tape Rental Fee |
| 2009 Youth Parade | Line Up 6:00 pm Judging at 6:30 pm Parade Start 7:00 pm |
Parade Route: Varnville Baptist Church to Varnville Gazebo |
Free | |
| Art Contest Exhibit | 2:00-5:00 pm | Hampton Museum | Free | |
| Art Contest Winner Presentation |
3:00 pm | Hampton Museum | Free | |
| Tuesday June 23 | Craft Display Judging | Tuesday Morning | Festival Office | See Application |
| Craft Display Exhibit | Noon-5:00 pm | Festival Office | Free | |
| Quilt Display | Set Up Between 9:30 am & Noon |
Hampton County Rec Dept. | Free | |
| Festival Exhibits | 10:00 am-Noon/ 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm |
Hampton Museum | Free | |
| Story Contest Winner Presentation |
3:00 pm | Hampton Museum | Free | |
| Decorated Door Contest | Judging 6:00 pm | Countywide | See Application | |
| Taste of Hampton | 7:00 pm | Wade Hampton Cafeteria | $5.00 | |
| Wednesday June 24 | Annual Fishing Contest | All Day Event | Lake Warren | $3.00 Entry Fee |
| Health Walk | 9:00 am | Recreation Dept. Varnville | Free | |
| Quilt Display | All Day Event | Hampton County Rec Dept. | Free | |
| Children's Day in the Park | 10:00 am-Noon | Hampton Gazebo | Free | |
| Fashion & Talent Show | 10:00 am | Recreation Dept. Varnville | Free | |
| Michael's Carnival | 5:00-11:00 pm Open All Day Saturday |
Behind PASCO Lawn Mower Repair |
Fees for Rides | |
| Blue Grass Concert | 7:00 pm “Darlene & the Reflections of Bluegrass” & “Split Rail” |
Hampton Methodist Church Parking Lot | Free | |
| Thursday June 25 | Michael's Carnival | 5:00-11:00 pm Open All Day Saturday |
Behind PASCO Lawn Mower Repair |
Fees for Rides |
| Festival Exhibits | 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Hampton Museum | Free | |
| NEW EVENT: Quilt Display |
All Day Event Quilts Must Be Picked Up by 4:00 |
Hampton County Rec Dept. | Free | |
| Pet Show | 5:30-7:00 pm | Recreation Dept. Varnville | See Application | |
| Battle of the Towns | 7:30 pm | Wade Hampton H. S. Football Field |
$3.00 | |
| Friday June 26 | Arts & Crafts Exhibits Food Concessions |
All Day | Hampton Methodist Church Annex |
Free |
| Camper Registrations | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Polks Muffler | Campers Fee See Application |
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| Michael's Carnival | 5:00-11:00 pm Open All Day Saturday |
Behind PASCO Lawn Mower Repair |
Fees for Rides | |
| Queen's Reception | 6:30-7:30 pm | Invitation Only | Invitation Only | |
| Street Dances | 9:00 pm-1:00 am | Lee Avenue-Hampton | Free | |
| Saturday June 27 | Arts & Crafts Exhibits Food Concessions |
All Day | Hampton Methodist Church Annex |
Free |
| Michael's Carnival | All Day |
Behind PASCO Lawn Mower Repair |
Fees for Rides | |
| Melon Judging | 9:00 am | Hampton Gazebo | Free | |
| Parade | 10:00 am | Hwy # 278 Varnville to Hampton |
Free | |
| Official Welcoming Speeches | 1:00 pm | Hampton Methodist Church Parking Lot | Free | |
| Dignitaries Luncheon | 2:00 pm | First Baptist Church | Invitation Only | |
| Festival Exhibits | 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Hampton Museum | Free | |
| Watermelon Eating Contest | 2:00 pm | Hampton Methodist Church Parking Lot | Free | |
| Free Watermelon Slices | 2:30 pm | Hampton Methodist Church Parking Lot | Free | |
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7:00 pm | Palmetto Theater | $5.00 | |
| Sunday June 28 | Attend the Church of Your Choice | |||
| Annual Mud Runs | 1:00 pm | Clay Pits Behind the Airport | $10.00 ages 13 and up $5.00 ages 12 and under $20.00 for Pit Parking |
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| Festival Exhibits | 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Hampton Museum | Free | |
| Gospel Concert | 6:00 pm | Open Arms Fellowship Church Hwy 601 North |
Free | |
Events
Motorcycle Ride The 5th Annual Motorcycle Ride will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Cocktails and Dreams.This is for street bikes only. No dirt bikes or off road bikes allowed.
Pageant The Little Miss and Master and Teen Miss Pageants at the Wade Hampton H.S/. Gym. Start time 11:00 am.
Festival Family Fun Day and Opening Ceremonies The 67th Annual Hampton County Watermelon Festival kicks off Sunday June 20 at Lake Warren State Park. Musical entertainment will be provided by Random Reality. Take Hwy. 601 South or 363 and look for the signs! All activities are FREE and it is a great way to spend time together with the family. Activities start at 2:00 p.m., with opening ceremonies. Enjoy canoes, kayaks, lots of fun, games,a rock climbing wall along with free
hot dogs, ice cream and drinks, Festival Displays will be open at the Community Building, from 2-4 pm, and of course.....
FREE WATERMELON SLICES!
The Youth Parade The Youth Parade begins at the Varnville Baptist Church and Ends at the Varnville Gazebo. We have children of all ages that decorate their bicycles, 4-wheelers, lawn mowers, wagons and whatever else that they want to ride on and parade down the street. This is always a fun event for the children. So please join us!
Line up will take place at 6:00 pm. Entry judging starts at 6:30 pm. Entries must be in line to be judged. The parade will start at 7:00 pm.
Divisions:
1. Strollers
2. Walkers & Walkers w/Wagons
3. Tricycles & Bicycles
4. Power Wheels
5. 4 Wheelers & Golf Carts
6. Floats
Watermelon Festival Craft and Exhibit Watermelon Crafts will be on display at the Watermelon Festival Office. Categories will include quilting, clothing, woodworking, just to name a few. We also have a youth category ! Displays can be viewed from Noon to 5:00 pm and judging will take place that morning:
Rules and Application Here:
Quilt Display This is a new event this year as part of the Craft Contest and Exhibit. The display will be open to the public Tuesday June 23rd through Thursday June 25th. Entries do not have to relate to watermelons. Quilts can be taken to Mouzon Fabrics or the Hampton County Rec Dept. on Friday June19th or Monday June 22nd between the hours of 9:30 and 5:00. You can also set them up yourself on Tuesday from 9:30 to noon. All quilts must be picked up by 4:00 pm on Thursday June 25th.
Click Here for more details
The Taste of Hampton County Come and join us for some of the best tasting recipes in the Lowcountry. There will be all kinds of food for you to enjoy. This event will take place at the Wade Hampton High School Cafeteria in Varnville at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 for ages 13 and up and $3.00 for children under 13. You will not want to miss this great festivity!
The Festival Fishing Contest This event takes place all day long at Lake Warren State Park. Participants will have a chance to win prizes and have a lot of fun. The cost to enter is just $3.00. Bring the kids and participate or just come and watch and enjoy the activity. There is no fee to enter the park for the fishing contest.
Fashion and Talent Show Chairperson is Victoria Tuten and the event will be held at the Hampton County Recreation department in Varnville at 10:00 am. The event is FREE
Michael's Carnival This is a great place for the children and for the young at heart. A variety of rides for children of all ages. Games and concession stands and all of those great carnival snacks that we enjoy. You must purchase tickets for the rides. The carnival will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and open all day Saturday. The carnival will be located behind Pasco's Lawn Care on Hwy #278.
Bluegrass Concert featuring “Darlene & the Reflections of Bluegrass” and “Split Rail”. Bring your lawn chairs for free entertainment at the Hampton Methodist Church parking lot. If the weather is bad the concert will be held at the Open Arms Fellowship Church (Hwy 601N)
Festival Exhibits The Festival Exhibits will be open to the public, at no charge, throughout the festival. The exhibits will be open on Sunday, June 21, at the Community Building at Lake Warren from 2:00-4:00 pm during Family Fun Day.They'll also be open to the public at the Hampton Museum on Tuesday, June 23, from 10:00 am to Noon and again from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. If you can't make it until later in the week you can drop in on Thursday June 25, Saturday June 27th or Sunday June 28 from 2:00-5:00 pm each day. All events are FREE!
Pet Show will be held at the Hampton County Recreation Department in Varnville. This event is free for spectators, however there is a small fee to enter pets. If you are interested in entering a pet please fill out the application on our application page.
Michael's Carnival This is a great place for the children and for the young at heart. A variety of rides for children of all ages. Games and concession stands and all of those great carnival snacks that we all enjoy. You must purchase tickets for the rides. The carnival will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday and open all day Saturday. The carnival will be located behind Pasco's Lawn Care.
Arts and Crafts/Food All day Friday and Saturday there will be arts & crafts and food concessions at the Hampton Methodist Church Annex
Street Dance at 6:00 pm, our main street will be blocked off for an old fashioned Street Dance. Come join us and dance the night away. This is free to the public. Music will start at approximately 9:00 pm.
Michael's Carnival This is a great place for the children and for the young at heart. A variety of rides for children of all ages. Games and concession stands and all of those great carnival snacks that we all enjoy. You must purchase tickets for the rides. The carnival will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and all day Saturday. The carnival will be located behind Pasco's Lawn Care.
Watermelon Festival Parade Starts at 10:00 am in Varnville: Applications
Arts and Crafts/Food All day there will be arts & crafts and food concessions at the Hampton Methodist Church Annex
Hampton County Watermelon Judging Contest 9:00 am at the Hampton Gazebo. Watermelons will be received at the Hampton Gazebo from 8:00 am to 9:00am. The judging will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. The two categories for this years contest are:
1) Category one - watermelons grown in Hampton County by Hampton County residents
2) Category Two - watermelons grown outside of Hampton County.
Cash awards and ribbons will be awarded to winners in Category One for the following judging classes: Grand Champion, Best Crimson Sweet Type, Best Jubilee Type, Best Other Variety Types and Heaviest Watermelon. One cash award and ribbon will be awarded to the winner in Category Two for Best Watermelon grown outside of Hampton County.Make plans now to show off your watermelons at this year's Hampton County Watermelon Festival - Watermelon Judging Contest Event.
(Events at the Methodist Church Parking Lot)
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Michael's Carnival This is a great place for the children and for the young at heart. A variety of rides for children of all ages. Games and concession stands and all of those great carnival snacks that we all enjoy. You must purchase tickets for the rides. This is the last day for the carnival which will be open all day. The carnival will be located behind Pasco's Lawn Care.
Miss Teen Coastal Empire and Miss Coastal Empire Pageant will be held at the Palmetto Theater. The competition will begin at 5 pm. Admission is only $5.00
Attend the Church of Your Choice
Mud Runs
The Mud Runs are scheduled for 2:00 PM at the Hampton Clay Pit. Please do not bring pets, horses, 4-wheelers or golf carts to the Mud Runs. Gates will open at 12:00 and the races will begin at 2:00. Rules
Gospel Concert Open Arms Fellowship Church on Hwy 601 N. invites everyone to join them again this year starting at 6 pm
