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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 Spotlight - May 3, 2025 | Edisto Beer Garden

Rockin' On the River Concert

Just outside the Festival of Roses at the Edisto Beer Garden, you'll find the Second Annual Rockin' on the River Concert!

From 12:00pm to 11:00pm you'll enjoy your favorite rock hits, the 1st Annual Line Dance & Steppaz competition, vendors, games, cold drinks, and great company! Tickets are just $10!

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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!

DORA's 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 from the The Promise Land Band, 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 3, 2025
10AM - 6PM

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
10:00am
Vendors open
Location
Riverside Drive
10:00am
Mary Jane’s School of Dance
Location
Centennial Park Stage
10:00am
Smooth Steppers of Edisto Drive
Location
Garden Stage
11:00am
LaLa Land
Location
Centennial Park Stage
11:00am
MOVE with Celeste
Location
Garden Stage
11:00am
Rose Garden Tour
Location
Information Tent
12:00pm
Introduction of Queen & Princesses of Roses
Location
Centennial Park Stage
12:15pm
Lil Fly Steppaz
Location
Garden Stage
12:30pm
All In Once Dance Movement
Location
Centennial Park Stage
12:45pm
Open Doors
Location
Garden Stage
1:00pm
Fusion Dance Academy
Location
Centennial Park Stage
1:30pm
Silver Slippers
Location
Garden Stage
2:00pm
Spirit Explosion featuring local cheer squads
Location
Centennial Park Stage
2:00pm
Senior Bingo sponsored by Longwood Plantation
Location
Garden Stage
2:30pm
AARP Line Dancers
Location
Garden Stage
3:00pm
Rose Garden Tour
Location
Information Tent
3:30pm
Royal Dynasty Dance Team  & RD Steppers
Location
Centennial Park Stage
6:00pm
Vendors close
Location
Riverside Drive
TBA
Rockin’ on the River
Location
Edisto Beer Garden
7:00pm
BlueBird Rocks presents... Motown
Location
Stevenson Auditorium   

The Festival continues...

The 2025 Festival Continues with another day of food, flowers, and fun!

Festival of Roses Day 2

Presented by DORA.
May 4, 2025
12PM - 6PM

The 2024 Festival Continues with another day of food, flowers, and fun! 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
12:00pm
Vendors open
Location
Riverside Drive
1:30pm
Community-wide Church Service
Location
Centennial Park Stage
2:00pm
Rose Garden Tour
Location
Information Tent
6:00pm
Festival concludes
Location
Riverside Drive

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

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.
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.

Vendor & Sponsor List

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

Sponsors

Amaker Law Firm, LLC
Bamberg Legal
Edisto Post Acute
Flowers and Light
HopeHealth
Humana
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
LeafGuard Holding Inc.
MUSC Health
Renewal by Andersen of the Carolinas
Sam's Club
Santee Development Corporation
The Oak Post Acute
The Oaks Post Acute
Wellcare

Vendors

5R Concessions
AJM Rentals
Alira's Natural
Amazing Grace Mission
Bargain Barn & Bins
Bodytalks2
Bullets Pro BBQ
CEF Child Evangelism Fellowship
Cali Carolina Enterprise
Candy's Ice Cream Shoppe
Chocolate Delight LLC
Cozmic Beauty
Debbie Thomas
Devs Handcrafted Goods & More
Doggone
Family Health Centers
Grace Baptist Church
Haylan Co Freeze Dried Treats
Henna Tattoo
Jehovahs Witnesses
Jo's Creations
Kays Boutique & More
Lorettas Discount Gifts
Low Country Creations
Mack's This-N-That
Naturally Yhauna
Nothing But The Truth Ministry
Orangeburg Area Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce
Orangeburg Community of Character
Orangeburg County DSN Board
Orangeburg County DSN Board for Kapable Kids
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety
Orangeburg Lions Club
Orangeburg SDA Church
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Hutto Office
Paradise Fun
R & C Low Country Bees, LLC
R&C Low Country Bees
R&R Palmetto Sales LLC
ReBloom Elegant Garden Art
Rowesville Baptist Church
SC Citizens for Life
Salleys Beverages
Self Care Self Love Oasis
Southern Delights
Southern Sunshine Concessions
Splat Back
Sprinkled in Silver
Stained Glass Oasis
Sweet Frog
SweetFrog
TM Creations
The Bible Story
The City of Orangeburg
The Ice Cream Team
The Purse Lady
We Do Treats & More
Wing Station Express
ZZZ Kitchen
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Sponsors

Amaker Law Firm, LLC
Bamberg Legal
Edisto Post Acute
Flowers and Light
HopeHealth
Humana
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
LeafGuard Holding Inc.
MUSC Health
Renewal by Andersen of the Carolinas
Sam's Club
Santee Development Corporation
The Oak Post Acute
The Oaks Post Acute
Wellcare

Vendors

5R Concessions
AJM Rentals
Alira's Natural
Amazing Grace Mission
Bargain Barn & Bins
Bodytalks2
Bullets Pro BBQ
CEF Child Evangelism Fellowship
Cali Carolina Enterprise
Candy's Ice Cream Shoppe
Chocolate Delight LLC
Cozmic Beauty
Debbie Thomas
Devs Handcrafted Goods & More
Doggone
Family Health Centers
Grace Baptist Church
Haylan Co Freeze Dried Treats
Henna Tattoo
Jehovahs Witnesses
Jo's Creations
Kays Boutique & More
Lorettas Discount Gifts
Low Country Creations
Mack's This-N-That
Naturally Yhauna
Nothing But The Truth Ministry
Orangeburg Area Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce
Orangeburg Community of Character
Orangeburg County DSN Board
Orangeburg County DSN Board for Kapable Kids
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety
Orangeburg Lions Club
Orangeburg SDA Church
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Hutto Office
Paradise Fun
R & C Low Country Bees, LLC
R&C Low Country Bees
R&R Palmetto Sales LLC
ReBloom Elegant Garden Art
Rowesville Baptist Church
SC Citizens for Life
Salleys Beverages
Self Care Self Love Oasis
Southern Delights
Southern Sunshine Concessions
Splat Back
Sprinkled in Silver
Stained Glass Oasis
Sweet Frog
SweetFrog
TM Creations
The Bible Story
The City of Orangeburg
The Ice Cream Team
The Purse Lady
We Do Treats & More
Wing Station Express
ZZZ Kitchen

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Orangeburg, SC
29116-0328

Phone: (803) 534-6821
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