downtown aiken events: Farmers Market in The Alley, Thursday Nights in June! 2017 - 04/20/17 06:31 PM
Coming soon - Aiken County Farmers Market takes over The Alley, Downtown Aiken....   Thursday nights, in June 2017. 
Here are the details:
What: Aiken County Farmers Market 
When:  June 201 7 - Thursday nights
Time:  5pm - 7pm
Where:  Downtown Aiken, in The Alley .  Park anywhere in the surrounding blocks... Richland Ave, Laurens St, Newberry St, Park Ave...
More info:   Aiken County Farmers Market. 803.293.2214.
 
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downtown aiken events: Holiday Shopping Preview - Downtown Aiken, SC - 11/11/15 01:41 AM
Ready for a sneak peak for your holiday shopping??!!!
What:  Holiday Preview
Where: Downtown Aiken (participating stores listed below)
When:  Thursday, November 12, 2015
Come downtown and check out holiday treasures!!
Participating Stores:
3  Monkeys - ACTS -Affordables Apparel - Aiken Antique Mall - Beyond Bijoux - Cottage Rose Antiques - Cyndi's Sweet Shoppe - Downtown Dog - Epona - Equine Divine - Fox & Lady - Lionel Smith Ltd. - MB Jewelry & Beads - Nandina Home & Design - Paisley Peacock - Pwercuts Salon, Spa & Boutique - ReFresh - Return Engagement - The Willcox - Threads - True Value Hardware - Vinya's - Caroline's … (0 comments)

downtown aiken events: Summer market in The Alley - Downtown Aiken SC - 05/13/15 09:41 AM
It's summetime, and Aiken County Farmers Market will once again come downtown to The Alley on Thursday nights!   Starting June 4th - through August 13th, 5pm-7pm.    Come on down, buy local, buy fresh!  Nothing is better than garden to table!
Fresh veggies and fruits, plants, herbs, cheese, meats.....  even live music for your shopping pleasure!
Join us downtown in The Alley - see you there!
   
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downtown aiken events: Nature Series Returns in January 2015 - 11/23/14 12:42 AM
It's been happening for about a decade, and the next nature series is due to begin in January 2015! 
What: Nature Series.   19 Seminars and field trips are planned!
Where: Birds & Butterflies -   Laurens Street NE, Aiken SC - Downtown Aiken. 
When: multiple events throughout the year. - some of the seminar subjects planned are: barn owls, gopher tortoises, humminbirds and butterflies.  
                                             
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downtown aiken events: Downtown Aiken SC tribute to William Aiken Sr - 10/13/13 12:35 PM
                                            
It all began with the train!  Here is a plaque located downtown on Newberry Street near the fountain, and there is a statue of Mr. Aiken there, too.   Here are some pictures of the fountain and the statue.  This section of Newberry Street is off The Alley and is part of our festival block.  A majority of downtown festivals and events are located on this block! 
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downtown aiken events: Save the date! St. Mary's Chocolate Festival, Aiken SC Oct 5, 2013 - 09/16/13 09:17 AM
It's almost here! My favorite Aiken event -  St. Mary's Chocolate Festival :) this year is the 25th annual!!  A fun day at St. Mary's school, with chocolate,  games, bake sale, entertainment, silent auction, book sale and more.    Fun for the whole family.  I hope you can make it - see you there!
                                        chocolate cupcakes - my own lightened up recipe :)
 
What:  St. Mary's Chocolate Festival
Where:  St. Mary's school -  118 York Street SE, Aiken SC
When:  Saturday, October 5th, 2013. 
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downtown aiken events: Summer Concerts in the Gardens! 2013 concert schedule - 05/08/13 02:54 AM
 Concert time!   39th Annual Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series!   Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the music!  Great idea for 'date night', hint hint....     All concerts start at 7pm unless otherwise noted.  
Where:  Hopelands Gardens, Dupree Road, Aiken SC - at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage.
Cost:  FREE!! 

**Catch the concert shuttle bus in the parking area in back of Odell Weeks - between the Ceramic Studio and the original tennis courts - off Two Notch Road **
 
 
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downtown aiken events: Strawberry Festival!! May 11, 2013 - 05/08/13 12:45 AM
Need something to do this weekend? Do you like strawberries?  I sure do, I'm even growing my own this year.  I planted them a bit late, hoping they do well - I'll keep you posted.  I'll take a pic of my strawberry plants and post it here later.
                   A few berry buds starting!!
 
This Saturday is the annual Strawberry Festival at Mead Hall. (Pendleton Street, Downtown Aiken)   This is one of my favorite of all the Downtown Aiken events/festivals.  A day of fun for the entire family!!  Hope to see you there :)
Time:  10am - 3pm
Place:  St. … (3 comments)

downtown aiken events: Things to do, Aiken SC. 1/26/13-1/28/13 - 01/26/13 02:34 AM
 
Here's a list of upcoming events and things to do around town - as posted on aikenstandard.com , our local news.  I hope you find something fun to do!   Other things to do:  frisbee golf at Odell Weeks Park!!  visit the library and the updated playground behind it!  search for treasures at the downtown antique stores!  while you are downtown, swing by Aiken Center for the Art--and enjoy the art gallery!  so many things to do... have fun and enjoy the sunny weekend :)
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downtown aiken events: December Fun -Downtown Aiken. (some November stuff, too!!) LOTS TO DO! - 11/24/12 11:54 PM
Here's a list of upcoming events in Downtown Aiken-    enjoy!!  Have a holly jolly Christmas! 
                                        
Now thru December 28, 2012 - Aiken Center for the Arts -  Tis the Season exhibition.   Downtown - Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens Street.
 
November 27, 2012 -  Aiken Concert Band - Holiday Celebration.  At USC-Aiken, Etherridge Center, 471 University Pkwy.  8pm.    more info: 803.641.3305
 
November 30, 2012 & December 1, 2012 - 42nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair - Odell Weeks Activity Center.-Whiskey Road across from Home Depot.   Fri: 9am-6pm. Sat: 9am-5pm (Santa will be here on Saturday!)  more info 803.642.7631.  … (2 comments)

downtown aiken events: Sidewalk Sales coming up! - 08/17/12 09:14 AM
Two great shopping weekends coming up soon in downtown Aiken, SC! :)
1.  Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale.  Rain or Shine!!  August 30, 31 and September 1, 2012
more info:  Aiken Downtown Development Assoc. 803.649.2221
 www.downtownaiken.com/events
      
2.   Aiken's Makin Sidewalk Sale.  Rain or Shine!!  Sept 7 & 8, 2012
more info: Aiken Downtown Development Association. 803.649.2221   www.downtownaiken.com
 
Great sales -- you can get a head start on holiday gifts!!
 
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I wasn't born here but Aiken feels like home. Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?!!
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downtown aiken events: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - Aug 10 & 11 - 07/18/12 11:36 AM
Murder Mystery Dinner TheatreAugust 10 & 11 What:  Annual fundraiser for Aiken Downtown Development Association
More info:  803.649.2221      www.downtownaiken.com
 
A fun night with good food, and you become part of a great show!!
Enjoy!!


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Give us a call when youre ready to call Aiken home, too!
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downtown aiken events: Aiken Community Playhouse - THIS WEEKEND!! - 07/18/12 11:28 AM
 Aiken Community Playhouse presents: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL8:00 PM - 10:00 PM  Jul 20, 2012 & Jul 21, 2012(General)  
more info and Tickets: (803) 648-1438 or www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com
Always something fun to do in Aiken. 
 
I wasn't born here but Aiken feels like home.  Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?!
 give us a call when you are ready to call Aiken home :)
    Carolina Real Estate Company, (Charles Blackburn, BIC)
 333 Park Avenue SW - Aiken SC 29801 -  phone:803.648.8660
www.CarolinaHorseProperties.com
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downtown aiken events: Thanksgiving Traditions in Aiken, SC - 11/20/11 09:04 AM
If you are new to the area you may not be aware of all the traditions for Thanksgiving.  You may adopt some or all as new traditions of your own!   Check it out:
For over 90 years, the Aiken community has come together on Thanksgiving morning at 11am for the Blessing of the Hounds.   Walk into Hitchcock Woods and meet at Memorial Gate - a wonderful way to start your Thanksgiving day.
Memorial Gate - Hitchcock Woods, Aiken, SC
 
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For the past two years, Aiken Land Conservancy has … (2 comments)

 
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