September 2010 - Festivals, Celebrations, Concerts, Expos, Fun for Kids, Open Houses, Markets, Fundraisers, Benefits...

Now: Order your pine straw • Order your pine straw today to help the Fort Mill High School Dance Team. Only $4.75 a bale. Free delivery for more than 20 bales and only $10 delivery on less than 20 bales. Place orders by emailing or fill out an order form at the FMHS auditorium parking lot 9 to 11AM.

September 4, 2010 • Casting Call • Fort Mill Community Playhouse will hold auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," Saturday, Sept. 4th from 9-11AM, Sunday, Sept 5th from 1-3PM and Tuesday, Sept. 7th from 6:30-8:30PM. Production dates for the show are November 4-13, 2010. Men, women and children ages 4-13 are needed for this production, directed by Susan Capotosto. For a listing of characters and for more information: web site.

September 6, 2010 • 2nd Annual Tega Cay Fall Frolic at Runde Field • 10AM-Noon • It still feels like Summer time but crisp weather and fall time harvest is quickly approaching. This coming weekend is the Labor Day Holiday. For many of us, this long weekend is the perfect opportunity to stay at home and relax with family and friends. On Monday, Tega Cay Parks and Recreation invites residents to come enjoy our 2nd Annual Fall Frolic at Runde Park. This event is a lot like a big block party with activities for the entire family. Activities Include: - Water Games - Water Ballon Toss - Three Legged Races - Golf For the Kids - Cornhole Toss - Football Toss - Hot Dog Cookout - Maggie Moo's Ice Cream 

September 9-11, 2010 • Sweet Repeats Fall/Winter CONSIGNMENT SALE • Open to the Public September. 9th & 10th from 8:30AM - 7PM • 1/2 Off Sale held September 11th from 8AM - 2PM. • Sale will close at 2PM on Saturday, Sept 11th • web site

September 11, 2010 • Celebrate Van Wyck Day Festival & Car Show • 10AM-4PM • Festival, Car Show, Gem Mining, Arts & Crafts, Street Sale, Food, Childrens Entertainment, Van Wyck Express Tran Rides, Music. For more information, email.

September 17 & 24, 2010 • ALIVE AFTER FIVE... Friday Night Football Socials in the streets of downtown Fort Mill • The town of Fort Mill will be closing down Main Street from 7PM - Midnight! Lots of FUN, GOOD FOOD & FELLOWSHIP is in store for the family - including a Rock Climbing Wall for the teens. Wine & Beer will be served, too, at most of the eateries including BacInTyme, Krystal's Eats & Sweets, Ida Roselle's, and the Game Room Bar & Grill. • Presented by: Move Fort Mill Forward, Inc. web site

September 18, 2010

4th Annual Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival • The Anne Springs Close Greenway will host it’s 4th Annual Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival at the Dairy Barn. 25 cook teams compete for points in the SC Barbeque Association sanctioned event. Competition Categories: Pork Ribs Bluegrass music begins at 11AM. Bands slated to perform to be announced soon. • web site

Dog Walk & 5k Fun Run • 8-11AM •  Join the Fun and Help the HSYC Shelter Move at the Field Trial Barn, Anne Springs Close Greenway. All Proceeds go to help the HSYC Shelter Move.  Together we can make a difference. Registration, Sponsorship, Pledge forms & Vendor forms can be found online
The Day of the Event:
8:00am Check in begins.  Collect your goodie bag.  (Day of event registration available for $20)
8:30am 5K Fun Run ------ 8:45am 5K Fun Walk ------ 10:00am Dog Walk
10:45am Event Presentation  - top fundraisers, 5K top finishers, prizes and giveaways.
(803) 517-0454 • email • web site

Community Health Fair • 9AM-Noon • This free health fair will be held at First Baptist Church, 300 South Market Street, Lancaster.

September 19, 2020 • Casting Call for "Lord of Light", a Narroway production. • 2PM • Held at the theater, 3327 Highway 51, Fort Mill. To secure an audition, call (803) 802-2300 or email. • web site

Fall into Fashion • a New Southern Women's Club Fundraiser • 11:30AM • To benefit local charities such as the Fort Mill Care Center, and Humane Society of York County. Buffet luncheon and continuous silent auction. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for guests. Seats must be reserved by Sept. 20 by calling Dana at (803) 547-1305. To be held at St. John's United Methodist Church on Tom Hall Street in Fort Mill.

September 25, 2010

Indian Land Rotary Fall Festival • 10AM-3PM • The 5th annual Indian Land Rotary's Fall Festival will be held at Indian Land Middle School on Saturday, September 25th from 10AM-3PM.  Local business, arts & craft & food vendors, local entertainers, a kids zone and a silent auction are planned. Business & Art/Crafts vendor applications are available and a 10' x 10' space is available for $40 prior to August 31st. This year's event will also be held in conjunction with the SC Chili Cook-off State Championship with the winner eligible for an Int'l competition in Texas in November. (803) 372-2635 • email • web site

Community Fun Day & 2nd Annual Moose Lodge 1240 Family Reunion • 10AM-4PM • Music, kids' fishing tournament, horseshoes, raffles, vendors, and more. Call (803) 547-4204.

September 25, 2010 • SC Chili Cook-off Championship • The cookoff is sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International, (CASI), a non-profit organization that oversees chili cookoffs in the US and overseas. Their principles are having fun and raise money for charity. Prizes include trophies and bragging rights, but no cash prizes are allowed under CASI rules. • Entry fee is only $20 for the Texas, or competition style chili, and $10 for the freestyle. Texas style is meat and tomato based, with no fillers, while freestyle can contain beans and other fillers. More information, and sign up forms can be found by contacting Michael Costa at (803) 802-8601 or email. • Register now for the event that will be held at Indian Land Middle School on September 25th. Sponsored by the Indian Land Rotary Club to benefit the Lancaster County Literacy Cooperative and other Rotary projects. Registration and info available at web site

September 25, 2010 • Tega Cay Summer Concert Series 'The Stranger' The Ultimate and Complete Tribute to Billy Joel! Kids area with jumpy castles, popcorn and cotton candy! • Luxury Lawn Seating! No more arriving early to stake out your seats! No more waiting in line for drinks! Out in left field (the shady side) 10x10 "boxes" will be marked off for Luxury Lawn Seating. Only $100 for the whole season, groups of four get 4 nylon Tega Cay Concert Series Souvenir Chairs, 4 reusable Tega Cay Concert Series Souvenir Cups, and best of all - beverage service from Town Tavern! Reserve yours now - seating is limited! • All concerts are at Runde Field, except for the 10/30 Octoberfest show • Opening bands take the stage at 6, Headliners at 7 • Great vendors selling food, drinks, beer & wine - Town Tavern, Jersey Mike's, Fratelli's, Donato's, Maggie Moos and Brusters! • Park at Turner Field and take the shuttle to Runde. This year the shuttle is being provided by Kids-R-Kids Additional parking at the lower tennis courts - just a short walk to Runde Parking at Runde is for vendors, band & volunteers only NO BYOB • NO DOGS • NO GRILLS This bigger and better concert season is brought to you by Piedmont Medical Center, and Tega Cay's own Parks & Rec Committee! web site

October 2010 - Festivals, Celebrations, Concerts, Expos, Fun for Kids, Open Houses, Markets, Fundraisers, Benefits...

October 9, 2010 • Art On Main • 10AM-4PM • Juried fine art and master craft show, historic trolley tours, and much more. For more information please visit web site • email • (803) 547-1002

October 17, 2010 • Miss SC Pageant • Applications are now being accepted for Teen Miss Fort Mill, Rock Hill and York County Pageant to be held at 3PM, Sunday, October 17th at Nation Ford High School. Girls ages 2 to 19 are eligible to participate. Winners will qualify to compete in Little Miss - Teen Miss SC and will be eligible for up to $5000. For details and application, contact Linda Hoverman O'Neal by email or phone (803) 547-3570.

October 30, 2010 • Tega Cay Summer Concert Series 'Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx'• Kids area with jumpy castles, popcorn and cotton candy! • Luxury Lawn Seating! No more arriving early to stake out your seats! No more waiting in line for drinks! Out in left field (the shady side) 10x10 "boxes" will be marked off for Luxury Lawn Seating. Only $100 for the whole season, groups of four get 4 nylon Tega Cay Concert Series Souvenir Chairs, 4 reusable Tega Cay Concert Series Souvenir Cups, and best of all - beverage service from Town Tavern! Reserve yours now - seating is limited! • All concerts are at Runde Field, except for the 10/30 Octoberfest show • Opening bands take the stage at 6, Headliners at 7 • Great vendors selling food, drinks, beer & wine - Town Tavern, Jersey Mike's, Fratelli's, Donato's, Maggie Moos and Brusters! • Park at Turner Field and take the shuttle to Runde. This year the shuttle is being provided by Kids-R-Kids Additional parking at the lower tennis courts - just a short walk to Runde Parking at Runde is for vendors, band & volunteers only NO BYOB • NO DOGS • NO GRILLS This bigger and better concert season is brought to you by Piedmont Medical Center, and Tega Cay's own Parks & Rec Committee! web site