Rock Hill, South Carolina, is set to burst into vibrant spring colors as the annual Come-See-Me Festival returns from April 3 to 12, 2025. This beloved 10-day celebration, a cornerstone of the community, promises a delightful array of family-friendly activities and events.
What began as a simple weekend gathering in 1962 has blossomed into a regional attraction, drawing over 100,000 attendees each year. The festival’s enduring popularity is a testament to its commitment to fostering community spirit and providing diverse entertainment for all ages.
“I could not be more excited for this year’s Come-See-Me Festival,” said Andy Clinton, President and CEO of Visit York County. “It’s such a long-running tradition and truly unique to York County. This event not only brings our local residents together in celebration, but also serves as a powerful driver for tourism. We anticipate hosting many new and returning visitors this year and look forward to showing them what makes York County such a special place to experience.”
The festival’s schedule is packed with events catering to a variety of interests. Here’s a daily breakdown:
Festival Event Highlights:
- April 3 (Thursday):
- Parade: A family-friendly parade kicks off the festival in downtown Rock Hill.
- April 4 (Friday):
- Musical Mania: A hands-on musical experience for children.
- Chalk on Main: A free chalk drawing event for all ages.
- Beach Bash: An evening of beach music and dancing.
- April 5 (Saturday):
- Road Races: USATF-certified 5K and 10K races.
- Cornhole Throwdown: A cornhole tournament with cash prizes.
- Healthy Kids Zone: Family friendly outdoor activities.
- Mayor’s Frog Jump: A signature event with frog-jumping competitions.
- Gourmet Gardens: Food trucks and live music.
- Hops at the Park: Craft beer, food, and music.
- Movie Night in Fountain Park: An outdoor family movie night.
- April 6 (Sunday):
- Disc Golf Open: A disc golf competition.
- Sundaes with Glen & Mother Goose: Ice cream and storytime with festival mascots.
- April 7 (Monday):
- Golf Classic: Come-See-Me Golf tournament.
- Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
- Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
- April 8 (Tuesday):
- Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
- Coloring Contest Awards Ceremony: Awards for the coloring contest.
- Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
- April 9 (Wednesday):
- Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
- Teddy Bear Tea Party: A tea party for children and their teddy bears.
- Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
- April 10 (Thursday):
- Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
- Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
- Broadway Night: A talent showcase of Broadway music.
- April 11 (Friday):
- Moonlight Jazz & Blues: Live jazz and blues music.
- Barbeque Cook-Off/Anything But Butts: Food offerings during the jazz event.
- April 12 (Saturday):
- Everything Trucks: A touch-a-truck event for children.
- Barbeque Cook-Off/Sales: A barbecue cook-off competition and sales.
For the most up-to-date information, including event schedules, locations, and ticket details, please visit the official Come-See-Me Festival website: https://www.comeseeme.org/
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