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Festival of Roses

Festival of Roses

For almost half a century the Festival of Roses has offered families the opportunity to enjoy the arrival of spring and engage with vendors from across the Southeast. This year's event promises to continue the tradition with food and fun for all ages.

Join our growing list of sponsors

What's at the Festival?

Food, flowers, and fun!

This year’s 100% free-to-attend Festival of Roses features vendors from all over the Southeast, award-winning food trucks, and family-friendly events of all kinds – from musical performances to bingo.

A wide variety of award-winning food trucks
Musical performances, dance parties, and more
Crafts and clothing from regional vendors
Events from local organizations like the Fine Arts Center and YMCA

Event Schedule

Learn about everything happening at this year's festival.

The Festival of Roses is a three-day festival with events at both the Downtown Pavilion and Edisto Memorial Gardens. Check out a detailed schedule below to learn more!

Festival of Roses Street Dance

Presented by DORA.
May 3, 2024
6PM - 10PM

Join DORA and the community for the Annual Festival of Roses Street Dance in downtown Orangeburg! Kicking off this year’s festivities, the street dance features live music, food trucks, games, and adult beverages.

Vendor forms will be available soon. In the meantime, you can visit the DORA website here to learn more.

For ongoing updates on the Street Dance, be sure to follow DORA on Facebook here.

The Festival of Roses

May 4, 2024
10AM - 7PM

The Festival of Roses begins in earnest with a full day of food, flowers and fun! As guests arrive, the roses will be in full bloom, so be prepared to enjoy the full magic of the Edisto Memorial Gardens!

On Saturday, enjoy performances showcasing dancers, singers, and musicians of all ages. They all share one thing in common — a whole lot of talent! These performances are perfect for a picnic so, so grab a chair and we'll meet you there!

Festival Schedule

Festival Schedule

Time
Event
Location
7:00am
YMCA Road Race Registration
Location
Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center Shelter
8:00am
Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
Location
Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center Shelter
8:30am
5K Road Race Begins
Location
Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center Shelter
9:00am
Festival of Roses Golf Tournament
Location
Hillcrest Golf Club
9:35am
Road Race Awards Ceremony
Location
Check back later
10:00am
Presentation of the Jay Hiers Rose
Location
Garden Stage
10:00am - 7:00pm
Festival of Roses
Location
Edisto Memorial Gardens
10:00am
Footsteps Dance Academy
Location
Centennial Park Stage
11:00am
Garden Tour
Location
Information Table
11:00am
MOVE with Celeste
Location
Garden Stage
11:00am
Queen and Princess of Roses Introductions
Location
Centennial Park Stage
11:30am
Tamalyn’s Dance Centre
Location
Centennial Park Stage
12:15pm
Royal Dynasty Dance Team
Location
Garden Stage
12:30pm
Fusion Dance Academy
Location
Centennial Park Stage
1:00pm
The Silver Slippers Dance Troupe
Location
Garden Stage
1:00pm
LaLa Land Academy
Location
Garden Stage
2:00pm
Orangeburg Line Dancers
Location
Garden Stage
2:30pm
Senior Bingo presented by Longwood Plantation
Location
Garden Stage
3:30pm
Garden Tour
Location
Garden Stage
5:00pm
Surfside
Location
Centennial Park Stage

The Festival continues...

The 2024 Festival Continues with another day of food, flowers, and fun!

Community-Wide Church Service

Presented by DORA.
May 5, 2024
12PM - 6PM

Guests are also invited to join us at the Festival for a community church service, featuring afternoon of prayer and special music led by local churches.

Festival Schedule

Festival Schedule

Time
Event
Location
12:00am - 6:00pm
The Festival of Roses continues with food, flowers, and fun!
Location
Edisto Memorial Garden
1:00pm
Garden Tour
Location
Information Table
1:30pm
Community-Wide Church Service
Location
Centennial Park Stage

Festival Map

Find vendors or events on our festival map.
Download this map
Download Map

Check back soon.

We're still building the official Festival Map. Check back soon for more details.
Festival of Roses 2023 Map

Community Events

There’s more happening just outside of the Festival. See what the rest of our community is up to.

Festival of Roses Open Bass Tournament

Grab a friend and join us for this incredible open bass tournament! $125 per two-man team including big fish pot.
Learn More

Festival of Roses Softball Tournament

Register by April 14 to compete in the Festival of Roses Softball Tournament!
Learn More

Festival of Roses Golf Tournament

The Annual Festival of Roses Golf Tournament returns to Hillcrest Golf Club.
Learn More
Call (803) 533-6030 to secure your spot!

Rose Festival Gala

Join us for the Rose Festival Gala to enjoy live music by the Joey Williams Band, and enjoy whiskey, beer, whine, and food! Tickets are $75.
Learn More

Rose Festival Creative Kids Worsop

Calling all kids for an afternoon of painting, decopauge, and craft!
Call (803) 536-4074 to sign up today!

Check back soon.

We're still scheduling our Community Events. Check back soon for more details.

Become a Vendor or Sponsor

Become a Vendor

Without our incredible vendors, the Festival of Roses just wouldn't be the same. Interested in putting your business in front of thousands of attendees from all over the Southeast? Find a list of opportunities under Guidelines & Applications.

For questions, email chopkins@orangeburgsc.net or call (803) 534-6821.

Guidelines & Applications

Find specific guidelines and applications for becoming a vendor at this year’s Festival of Roses. The application deadline to become a vendor for the 2024 festival is April 16, 2024.
If you'd prefer paper/PDF copies of the applications, you can find them here.
Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Festival of Roses offers the unique opportunity to market your business to thousands of attendees from Orangeburg and beyond while supporting our local economy.

If you'd prefer a paper/PDF copy of the application, you can find one here.

Sponsorship

$500

Features

10'x10' space to market and sell your product
Booth placement in prime festival area
Logo recognition on signage at Festival entrances
Logo recognition on the Festival website (12k+ annual visitors)
Logo recognition in Chamber email newsletters
Recognition in social media posts across Chamber channels

Vendor & Sponsor List

Find out which restaurants, retailers, crafters, and community groups will be at this year's Festival.

Sponsors

Amaker Law Firm, LLC
Direct Auto Insurance

Vendors

AARP Orangeburg Chapter #2455
Allie’s Buttons and Bows
Bath Fitter
Bay & Scrap Catering LLC
BeeBeautiful with Mary Kay
Bella Beauty School LLC
Black Shadow Iron Work Gift Shop
CaliCarolina Shoe Charms
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Carolina Made
Country Flames Candle Co.
Cynthia’s Art Shoppe
DOGS ON THE RUN
Daisy Lemonade LLC
Doggone
Equintual Scentz
Foxy Epoxy
Full As A Tick
Glamped Life, LLC
Heavenly Cheesecakes By Tony
Her Candle Company
Jessica Joan Art
Karens Accessories
Kool Katz Italian Ice
Lady wildflower llc
Loco For Elotes LLC
Love Craft
Love Yourself Jewelry
Neicy’s Accessories LLC
Orangeburg County School District
Palmetto Metal Works & Welding
Paparazzi Accessories
Phillip J. Ford for House District 93
R&C Low Country Bees
Sassy Girls Gifts LLC
Self care self love oasis
SimpleSelectbyTracy
Southern fried factory
SweetFrog
Textile Dreams
The Courage Center
The Ice Cream Team
The Purse Lady
The Vinyl Shop LLC
Trapp'd In Da Smoke Mobile Cigar Bar
We Do Treats & More
Wellcare
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Sponsors

Amaker Law Firm, LLC
Direct Auto Insurance

Vendors

AARP Orangeburg Chapter #2455
Allie’s Buttons and Bows
Bath Fitter
Bay & Scrap Catering LLC
BeeBeautiful with Mary Kay
Bella Beauty School LLC
Black Shadow Iron Work Gift Shop
CaliCarolina Shoe Charms
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Carolina Made
Country Flames Candle Co.
Cynthia’s Art Shoppe
DOGS ON THE RUN
Daisy Lemonade LLC
Doggone
Equintual Scentz
Foxy Epoxy
Full As A Tick
Glamped Life, LLC
Heavenly Cheesecakes By Tony
Her Candle Company
Jessica Joan Art
Karens Accessories
Kool Katz Italian Ice
Lady wildflower llc
Loco For Elotes LLC
Love Craft
Love Yourself Jewelry
Neicy’s Accessories LLC
Orangeburg County School District
Palmetto Metal Works & Welding
Paparazzi Accessories
Phillip J. Ford for House District 93
R&C Low Country Bees
Sassy Girls Gifts LLC
Self care self love oasis
SimpleSelectbyTracy
Southern fried factory
SweetFrog
Textile Dreams
The Courage Center
The Ice Cream Team
The Purse Lady
The Vinyl Shop LLC
Trapp'd In Da Smoke Mobile Cigar Bar
We Do Treats & More
Wellcare

Questions?
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PO Box 328
155 Riverside Drive, SW
Orangeburg, SC
29116-0328

Phone: (803) 534-6821
Fax: (803) 531-9435
Toll Free: (800) 545-6153