Kara's Blog ( Aiken, SC real estate, things to do, and other stuff!)

Yes, one of my favorite Aiken events!!  Lots of fun.  There is chocolate, games, book sale, baked goods, chocolate, swings, plant sale, other vendors, more fun, and did I mention chocolate :)What: St. Mary's 28th Annual Chocolate Festival 2016When:  Saturday, October 1, 2016Time: 10am - 3pmWhere:...

Cancer - it sucks, plain and simple.  Know your body, know when something is different, the littlest thing could be an early sign.  Early detection is key!September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Stop Ovarian Cancer.Know the symptoms. -- pelvic or abdominal pain/discomfort. -- vague but persi...

That's right! It's today!  Sorry for the short notice --    here's the info: What: Aiken Oktoberfest 2016When: Saturday, September 24, 2016Where:  Downtown Aiken, Corner of Hayne Ave & Pendelton St.Time:  6pm - 10:30pmFREE ADMISSIONMore info:  downtownaiken.com Come on down and enjoy Craft & Germ...

Tis the season, for summer concerts in the gardens!!  Yes, every Monday night, bring your chairs or blankets, even a picnic (no alcohol, sorry) -and enjoy the show :)        Well-behaved pets allowed on leashes, too.   What: Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series   When:  (2016)Monday nights - s...

What:   SC BBQ Trail !! Yes, a BBQ Trail....right here in SC, yummmm!!  The SC Dept of Parks, Rec and Tourism  says that SC is the USA's birthplace of BBQ  :)  (sorry Kansas City!)  and....  we (SC) are the only state that offers all four official barbecue sauces!    (Mustard, Heavy Tomato, Light...

What:  Memorial Day Parade When:  Saturday, May 28th, 2016 Where: Downtown Aiken SC Time:  11:00am Sponsored by The Aiken County Veterans Council. More info:  Aiken Memorial Day Parade 2016                                                                                                            

What:   Aiken Earth DayWhen:  Saturday, April 23, 2016Time:  9:30am - 3:00pmWhere:  Newberry Street Festival Center, Downtown Aiken SC. Come on over to Newberry Street and celebrate Earth Day 2016!!  There is only one Earth, and we need to take care of her.  Visit booths and exhibits with environ...

Aiken Triple Crown - 2nd leg - Aiken Steeplechase Aiken Steeplechase -  Saturday, March 26th, 2016 -  See Horses FlyWhat:   50th Renewal of the Aiken Spring Steeplechase.   The Imperial CupWhen:  Saturday, March 26th, 2016Where:  Aiken Steeplechase Track, located within Bruce's Field (formerly kn...

Aiken's Triple Crown 2016 begins March 19th! -first leg=Aiken Trials. What: Aiken Trials   "Where Champions Start"   (Aiken Trials History)  When:  Saturday, March 19th, 2016 Where:  Aiken Training Track,  Two Notch Road, Aiken SC  Schedule of Events:           **  Gates open at 10am           **...

What:  Spring Sidewalk Sale When:  March 3rd - 5th, 2016  ( Thursday - Saturday) Where:  Downtown Aiken More info:  www.downtownaiken.com   It's time for the annual Spring Sidewalk sale in Downtown Aiken.Rain or shine - come on down and check out the sales! Participating shoppes:  3 Monkey's Fine...