2017 Blackwater Festival

Colton & Casey will be playing at the Blackwater Festival again this year at the Aiken State Park - Saturday, June 17 at 10 AM - 12 PM.

Park gates open at 9 AM. Aiken State Park charges $2 for parking. Registration from 9:00 AM until, and the festivities will begin at 10:00 AM. 

Aiken State Park features swimming and boating facilities, including a canoe and kayak trail along the South Fork Edisto River. There are also hiking trails around the festival area, and camping grounds if you want to make a weekend of it!*

There will be a home-cooked BBQ lunch with all the fixin's. Bring a cooler (no alcoholic beverages, please) and a picnic blanket for the family - well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join, too!

The event is free to members of Friends of the Edisto. If you’re not a member yet, you can join FRED for special starting annual dues of $10. If you are a member whose membership has lapsed, the renewal fee is $25 for a Basic membership. Non-members can enjoy the all-day activities for a donation of $10. 

*If you want to camp at the park, please contact the Aiken State Park staff at 803-649-2857 to reserve a spot.