Poulty Festival 2008

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May 8th -10th, 2008

We are recognizing the 4-H clubs of Lexington County and South Carolina because this year the club is 100 years old. Quite an accomplishment for a club that consists of young people and a lot of volunteers.

The four 'Hs' stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The organization serves over 6.5 million members in the United States from ages 5 to 19 in approximately 90,000 clubs. 4-H clubs and related organizations now exist in many other countries as well.

In Lexington County we have approximately 15 clubs with over 2,000 volunteers and club members covering a variety of project areas. We are highlighting them this year because we have been a part of 4-H for years. The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership and life skills.

Come join us in the fun and celebration at the South Carolina Poultry Festival! To view a list of the sponsors please visit here. As with every year the festival includes a parade, a youth rally, street dances, fireworks display, sand art, carnival rides, volleyball and golf tournaments, and much, much more.

The South Carolina Poultry Festival was born as the “Ridge Poultry Festival” as a way to showcase the “egg-specially” wonderful things that at the time the two towns and community had to offer. The first festival, staged in 1987 and attracted over 20, 000 visitors to the Twin Cities. In 1989 the event, experiencing growing pains changed its name to the South Carolina Poultry Festival to mirror the stamped of Palmetto State citizens who streamed into the town to partake of food, fun, music, crafts and fireworks. Festival goers have clucked together through the ensuing eggs-travaganzas and have peaked the weekend population of Batesburg-Leesville to 100,000 plus!!!! The festival is based on the family, faith, southern hospitality, and patriotism. The steering committee would like you to see this community as one that prides itself on personal service and commitment to excellence. They would like to invite you and your family and friends to “Come Sample the South” in their charming shops, great restaurants and this "Egg-specially their exciting event as they showcase not only the community but also the poultry industry and its employees and the many poultry farmers that has and will always the focus.

As with every year the youth rally will be held on Thursday night from 7p.m. till 9p.m. to kick off the festivities. You need more music? This years South Carolina Poultry Festival will have four stages and will headline several of your favorite local bands. For a complete schedule of the bands click on each of the stage names for a popup window of each schedule. All Scheduled times are approximate!
The Main Stage is located in front of the Batesburg-Leesville Volunteer Fire Department Station 25 on East Church Street.
The Main Street Stage (Stage 1) is located on Main Street across the street from the old Post Office.
The Caughman Street Stage (Stage 2) is located at Caughman Street and MainStreet.
The Haynes Auditorium Stage (Stage 3) is inside and is located at the end of Main Street on College Street.
The College Park Stage (Stage 4) is located behind the new Midland Techical Campus on College Street.

Other attractions include: a road race, car show, bmx bike show and an antique farm equipment display. Don't forget the 120+ craft displays and 30 food vendors!

Saturday will also include athletic events to fit anyone's interests. There will be 5K walk or run sponsored by Strictly Running beginning at 8:00a.m. In addition to the foot race, the festival will feature a Triple's Volleyball Tournament for men's division: AA, A, BB, B, novice, and women's division: AA, A, BB, and B.

Do you need more information about the South Carolina Poultry Festival? For a complete schedule of times and events including a map click here for a printable version. You may call toll-free 1-888-427-7273 or use our Information Request Form to get more information on the South Carolina Poultry Festival. For more information on other events around South Carolina go to SCIway.

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	We are recognizing the 4-H clubs of Lexington County and South Carolina because this year the club is 100 years old. Quite an accomplishment for a club that consists of young people and a lot of volunteers. The four 'Hs' stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The organization serves over 6.5 million members in the United States from ages 5 to 19 in approximately 90,000 clubs. 4-H clubs and related organizations now exist in many other countries as well. In Lexington County we have approximately 15 clubs with over 2,000 volunteers and club members covering a variety of project areas. We are highlighting them this year because we have been a part of 4-H for years. The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership and life skills. Come join us in the fun and celebration at the South Carolina Poultry Festival! To view a list of the sponsors please visit here. As with every year the festival includes a parade, a youth rally, street dances, fireworks display, sand art, carnival rides, volleyball and golf tournaments, and much, much more.

	The South Carolina Poultry Festival was born as the “Ridge Poultry Festival” as a way to showcase the “egg-specially” wonderful things that at the time the two towns and community had to offer. The first festival, staged in 1987 and attracted over 20, 000 visitors to the Twin Cities. In 1989 the event, experiencing growing pains changed its name to the South Carolina Poultry Festival to mirror the stamped of Palmetto State citizens who streamed into the town to partake of food, fun, music, crafts and fireworks. Festival goers have clucked together through the ensuing eggs-travaganzas and have peaked the weekend population of Batesburg-Leesville to 100,000 plus!!!! The festival is based on the family, faith, southern hospitality, and patriotism. The steering committee would like you to see this community as one that prides itself on personal service and commitment to excellence. They would like to invite you and your family and friends to “Come Sample the South” in their charming shops, great restaurants and this "Egg-specially their exciting event as they showcase not only the community but also the poultry industry and its employees and the many poultry farmers that has and will always the focus.

	As with every year the youth rally will be held on Thursday night from 7p.m. till 9p.m. to kick off the festivities. You need more music? This years South Carolina Poultry Festival will have four stages and will headline several of your favorite local bands. For a complete schedule of the bands click on each of the stage names for a popup window of each schedule. All Scheduled times are approximate! The Main Stage is located in front of the Batesburg-Leesville Volunteer Fire Department Station 25 on East Church Street. The Main Street Stage (Stage 1) is located on Main Street across the street from the old Post Office. The Caughman Street Stage (Stage 2) is located at Caughman Street and MainStreet. The Haynes Auditorium Stage (Stage 3) is inside and is located at the end of Main Street on College Street. The College Park Stage (Stage 4) is located behind the new Midland Techical Campus on College Street.

	Other attractions include: a road race, car show, bmx bike show and an antique farm equipment display. Don't forget the 120+ craft displays and 30 food vendors!

	Saturday will also include athletic events to fit anyone's interests. There will be 5K walk or run sponsored by Strictly Running beginning at 8:00a.m. In addition to the foot race, the festival will feature a Triple's Volleyball Tournament for men's division: AA, A, BB, B, novice, and women's division: AA, A, BB, and B.

	Do you need more information about the South Carolina Poultry Festival? For a complete schedule of times and events including a map click here for a printable version. You may call toll-free 1-888-427-7273 or use our Information Request Form to get more information on the South Carolina Poultry Festival. For more information on other events around South Carolina go to SCIway.