Aiken and its neighboring communities delivered a rich calendar of July events blending live music, markets, creative workshops, and family-friendly festivals — perfect for locals and visitors looking to soak up culture and community.
Music Highlights
- Aiken Music Fest kicked off July 5 with The Ain’t Sisters at Highfields Event Center. The folk-rock duo energized the crowd with their original tunes. Tickets were $15.
- The jazz ensemble 4 Cats in the Doghouse continued their Thursday night residency at The Willcox, performing weekly from 7–9 p.m.
Community Markets
- The Gaston Market Days ran every Saturday at Gaston Livery Stable offering local produce and crafts.
- Ridge Spring Farmer’s Market took place Sundays through mid-July with an array of fresh goods from local farmers.
Library Creative Workshops
- The unique Didgeridoo Down Under series engaged kids with Australian culture, storytelling, and puppetry across local library branches through mid-July.
- Various craft sessions featured Perler beads, galaxy hats, sip & paint events for adults and kids, plus a Super T-Shirt Capes workshop.
Family-Friendly Festivals
- July 12 hosted the Peach Festival, celebrating local harvests with live music and food trucks.
- Also on July 12, the Summer Splash Pool Bash energized the poolside with DJ sets and activities.
- The Back to School Extravaganza on July 12 and a school supply giveaway on July 19 boosted community support for students.
Community & Support Gatherings
- Vigil for Peace and Nonviolence took place July 7 & 21, fostering community unity.
- Weekly meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery continued supporting local wellness.
Ongoing Activities
- The Chalk Mine 9 Short Course golf ran Sundays for enthusiasts.
- ACBL Bridge Games met Mondays & Wednesdays engaging card game fans.
- The Savannah River Site Museum welcomed visitors midweek afternoons to explore regional history.
July’s lineup in Aiken and surrounding areas seamlessly combined music, markets, creative pursuits, and community connection. For ongoing info and registration, locals looked to aikenmusicfest.com and library calendars.
Source: Today’s events for July 5