One of my blogtastic (I just made that word up) friends recently told me that I needed to post more "fun" posts on my blog. Gasp, stunned look, you mean, everyone doesn't care about what goes into a mortgage payment and that I can offer you a loan program with up to 97% LTV with no MI? Well dern, those things seem pretty important. That's disappointing that no one likes to read about the stuff that can save you money and time. On that note, I am going to post something completely non-mortgage related (although it does encourage you to build your life and buy your home in SC).
Really, why should you buy a home in South Carolina? Well, because it is an awesome state to raise your family and we have a ton of cool stuff going on around the state all the time! Just in a month's time, check out all of the awesome activities that you and your family can enjoy:
April 18 - 21 Clemson Blues Festival
ClemsonBluesFest.com
The "Year of the Harp" celebrates the beloved Southern blues instrument, the harmonica. The talent line-up for this second annual festival features Jimi Lee, Mac Arnold, and Plate Full O'Blues, and the Blues Doctors with Adam Gussow, just for starters. Gospel Sunday is an afternoon of "old-time religion" tunes to benefit the Clemson Area African American Museum. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative is a sponsor. And really, who wouldn't want to take a trip to Clemson?
May 2-4 South Carolina Strawberry Festival (TOP PICK FOR KIDS)
scstrawberryfestival.com
Come berry hungry to this Fort Mill festival that ushers in strawberry season. Saturday starts with an all-you-can-eat strawberry pancake breakfast, then come strawberry shortcake and ice cream eating contests. Thursday night's Pick-n-Flick lets families gather their own berries, then relax with live music and an outdoor screening of the animated film "Surf's Up" at Springs Farm. Don't miss the action-packed Kid's Zone and the popular piglet races. York Electric Cooperative is a sponsor.
May 2 - 5 Heart of the Carolina's
so8ths.com
Southern 8ths horse park in Chesterfield welcomes beginner novice, novice and training level riders to hone their long-format skills at its third annual So8ths/Nikon Three-Day Event - an equestrian triathlon (dressage, cross-country and show jumping). The park features regulation-size arenas, a steeplechase track, manicured roads and tracks, dressing rings, cross-country courses, a derby field and more for training young riders. Volunteers and spectators are invited to watch, help, and learn - no horse experience necessary!
Orangeburg Festival of Roses (PERSONAL FAVORITE)
festivalofroses.com
Right in my hometown, coinciding with the blooming of thousands of roses at Edisto Memorial Gardens, this fragrant festival offers fun from land, river, and air. Gardens feature more than 100 varieties of roses, plus azaleas and other blooming plants, and visitors can stroll the boardwalk along the Edisto River. A Friday night street dance, canoe and kayak races on the water and airplane rides over Orangeburg are among the festival events. You can't miss it!!
May 10 - Blue Ridge Rest
blueridgefest.com
From the hometown of my wonderful husband, it's party by the numbers at Blue Ridge Fest: one night, four legendary bands, 600 classic cards and thousands of dollars raised for 13 charities. The "Largest Cruise-in in the Upstate" will showcase the Drifters, with Charlie Thomas. The Clovers ("Love Potion Number 9"), Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs ("Stay") and the Party Prophets, who will pay tribute to the late Billy Scott. Cars are on display starting at 2 p.m., and music and food are on tap from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at 734 West Main St. in downtown Pickens. The 16th annual event is hosted by employees of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and Blue Ridge Security.
I can't begin to elaborate on all the spring activities going on, here are a few more in May:
Abbeville's Spring Festival
Aiken Bluegrass Festival
Newberry's Pork in the Park
Myrtle Beach's Cinco de Mayo Festival
Riverbank's Rhythm and Blooms
and so many more.....
What family wouldn't enjoy all of these wonderful South Carolina activities???
Source of information: South Carolina Living Tri-County Electric Cooperative
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