In an effort to encourage economic growth, we have developed a calendar of events designed to bring visitors into the town, with a particular focus on our downtown commercial district.

There are numerous special events held throughout the year, including Pork Fest and the Elloree Trials, our annual horse racing event held each March.

We have an active business community within the town, and our merchants enjoy participating in the events we sponsor. Because of this, the majority of our special functions are held on downtown Cleveland Street, which is our core commercial district and the home of the Elloree Town Hall and the award-winning Elloree Heritage Museum.

2012 Events

March 10: Trash to Treasures

March 24: Elloree Trials

April 13 & 14: Pork Fest

July 4: Independence Day Program and Picnic

September 8: Trash to Treasures

October 31: Trunk or Treat

December 8: Small Town Christmas
December 8: Elloree Business Association Christmas Parade

Upcoming events will be updated regularly on the Events page and will be added to our Calendar of Events on our home page.

For more information about any of our events, please contact us at the Town Hall at (803) 897-2821 or via email at townhall@elloreesc.com.

Events

The Town of Elloree is proud of the many events that we offer throughout the year for residents and visitors, as well as members of our business community. Listed below are a few of our upcoming events, as well as information about attending and/or participating in each. For additional information about our events, contact Town Hall at (803) 897-2821 or via email at townhall@elloreesc.com .

Trash to Treasures
Saturday, March 10
8:00am-Until

Join us downtown for special store sales on art, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, ladies apparel, and much more! Find bargains from sidewalk vendors or at one of the many yard sales in town.

Interested in participating downtown? Click here for a space application. Spaces are only $5.00 and are assigned on the day of the event on a first come, first serve basis. Click here for additional vendor set-up information.

Are you a resident who wants to do a yard sale at your home? A yard sale permit must be obtained from the Town Hall to hold a yard sale at your residence. There is no fee for permits obtained for the day of Trash to Treasures.

Elloree Trials
Saturday, March 24
Elloree Training Center

Join us for the 50th running of the Elloree Trials! Gates open at 8am and the races begin at 1:00pm.

For more information, contact the Elloree Training Center at (803) 897-2616.

Pork Fest
Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14
Joe Miller Park

We are shaking up things at Pork Fest. We have left the South Carolina Barbeque Association and are heading back to good old hometown competition. Entry fees are only $50.00 per team for a chance to take home a trophy and bragging rights for the next year.

There will be a popular vote and a judged vote on Friday night and Saturday morning. Judges will be submitted by the competing teams, with one coming from each team.

Advance tickets are $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and under. This includes sampling and a vote in the popular vote contest. Tickets at the gate will be $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under.

We will also be selling take-out plates on Saturday for $7.00 per plate, and drinks will be available both days for only $1.00.

Interested in participating as a cook-off team? Click here for an application. Click here for a copy of the Pork Fest Rules and Regulations.

Friday, April 13, 2012
6:00pm: Anything But BBQ Cook-Off (We will serve until samples run out so be early!)
6:00pm: Pork Fest Pigs Silent Auction Begins (Goes on through Saturday)
7:30pm: Anything But BBQ Cook-Off Winners Announced (Popular Vote and Judging)

Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:30am: Sugarloaf Mountain Boys Bluegrass Band Starts Playing
10:30am: BBQ Cook-Off Judging Begins
10:30am: Pork Fest Pigs Silent Auction Resumes
11:00am: BBQ Cook-Off (We will serve until samples run out so be early.)
11:00am: Take-Out Plates Available
12:30pm: Pork Fest Pigs Auction Closes
12:45pm: Pork Fest Pigs Winners Announced
1:00pm: BBQ Cook-Off Winners Announced

Independence Day Program and Picnic
Wednesday, July 4
Joe Miller Park

Trash to Treasures
Saturday, September 8
8:00am-5:00pm

Join us downtown for special store sales on art, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, ladies apparel, and much more! Find bargains from sidewalk vendors or at one of the many yard sales in town.

Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 31
6:00pm-8:00pm
Joe Miller Park

Small Town Christmas
Saturday, December 8
8:30am-6:00pm

Other Local Events of Interest

Revolution! A Lecture Series
Presented by the Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
7:00pm
February 21, March 13, April 17, and May 15

"We are in the very midst of a revolution. The most complete, unexpected, and remarkable of any in the history of nations." -John Adams

Join the Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center this spring for an exciting and informative lecture series on the American Revolutionary War! We are pleased to offer a line-up of dynamic and scholarly experts who will take us back in time, making the Revolution come alive. This series will focus on Revolutionary War history throughout the South with a particular focus on the events that unfolded in our area.

Mark your calendar: these events are free and will be in the museum. Call the museum at (803) 897-2225 to reserve a space!

Click here for more details!