Rock Hill, South Carolina, is set to burst into vibrant spring colors as the annual Come-See-Me Festival returns from April 3 to 12, 2025. This beloved 10-day celebration, a cornerstone of the community, promises a delightful array of family-friendly activities and events.
What began as a simple weekend gathering in 1962 has blossomed into a regional attraction, drawing over 100,000 attendees each year. The festival’s enduring popularity is a testament to its commitment to fostering community spirit and providing diverse entertainment for all ages.
“I could not be more excited for this year’s Come-See-Me Festival,” said Andy Clinton, President and CEO of Visit York County. “It’s such a long-running tradition and truly unique to York County. This event not only brings our local residents together in celebration, but also serves as a powerful driver for tourism. We anticipate hosting many new and returning visitors this year and look forward to showing them what makes York County such a special place to experience.”
The festival’s schedule is packed with events catering to a variety of interests. Here’s a daily breakdown:
Festival Event Highlights:
- April 3 (Thursday):
- Parade: A family-friendly parade kicks off the festival in downtown Rock Hill.
- April 4 (Friday):
- Musical Mania: A hands-on musical experience for children.
- Chalk on Main: A free chalk drawing event for all ages.
- Beach Bash: An evening of beach music and dancing.
- April 5 (Saturday):
- Road Races: USATF-certified 5K and 10K races.
- Cornhole Throwdown: A cornhole tournament with cash prizes.
- Healthy Kids Zone: Family friendly outdoor activities.
- Mayor’s Frog Jump: A signature event with frog-jumping competitions.
- Gourmet Gardens: Food trucks and live music.
- Hops at the Park: Craft beer, food, and music.
- Movie Night in Fountain Park: An outdoor family movie night.
- April 6 (Sunday):
- Disc Golf Open: A disc golf competition.
- Sundaes with Glen & Mother Goose: Ice cream and storytime with festival mascots.
- April 7 (Monday):
- Golf Classic: Come-See-Me Golf tournament.
- Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
- Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
- April 8 (Tuesday):
- Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
- Coloring Contest Awards Ceremony: Awards for the coloring contest.
- Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
- April 9 (Wednesday):
- Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
- Teddy Bear Tea Party: A tea party for children and their teddy bears.
- Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
- April 10 (Thursday):
- Glencairn Garden Lunchtime Entertainment: Live music during lunchtime.
- Glencairn Garden Evening Entertainment: Live music during the evening.
- Broadway Night: A talent showcase of Broadway music.
- April 11 (Friday):
- Moonlight Jazz & Blues: Live jazz and blues music.
- Barbeque Cook-Off/Anything But Butts: Food offerings during the jazz event.
- April 12 (Saturday):
- Everything Trucks: A touch-a-truck event for children.
- Barbeque Cook-Off/Sales: A barbecue cook-off competition and sales.
For the most up-to-date information, including event schedules, locations, and ticket details, please visit the official Come-See-Me Festival website: https://www.comeseeme.org/
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
