38th annual S.C. Sweet Potato Festival is Oct. 9
The longest-running festival in Darlington County, the 38th annual S.C. Sweet Potato Festival, will return in full swing Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “on the Square” in historic downtown Darlington. Vendors from all over the Southeast will be on hand with crafts, exhibits and more, while others will offer baked goods, fair-style snacks, and of course, sweet potato pies. Family fun for all ages, kids will enjoy face painting, puppet shows, interactional learning centers, and other exciting games and rides. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Darlington, the opening flag ceremony at 10 a.m. kicks off a full day of entertainment on Center Stage featuring musical talent from around the state. This year, honorees for the event will be our local health care workers, who will be recognized at the opening ceremony. Because of the pandemic, the festival was not held last year. Darlington’s festival puts the spotlight on the sweet potato grown locally and one of the best foods you can eat — satisfying and nutritious. Festival information and the vendor application form and rules can be found at www.darlingtonpilotclub.org and Darlington Pilot Club’s Facebook page. Mark your calendar today to join the thousands to celebrate the vital role sweet potatoes play in the economy of the Pee Dee. Admission is free. Free parking is also available around the Square.