Festivals in McCormick County
We love having a good time! McCormick County is welcoming and vibrant all year round, but the area comes alive during our festivals. Plan to visit us for these large-scale events throughout the year.
Celebrate all there is to enjoy. Outdoors.
Due to the COVID-19 the annual Western SC Blueway Festival scheduled June 6,2020 has postponed to August 29, 2021.
This all day event is a celebration of outdoor adventures. There will be exhibitors offering information and hands-on opportunities for various types of activities including kayak and paddleboard experiences, fishing experiences, bikes, disc golf and much more. There will be a variety of food vendors to keep you fueled up for the fun. A poker run is planned as well. Kids are included with a children’s area offering all sorts of events and entertainment. Since no festival is complete without music, there will be some excellent bands playing throughout the day. Click through for details.
McCormick Gold Rush Festival
The annual Gold Rush Festival, held in September, is a huge regional draw to the gold mine at McCormick, as well as the town itself. Music, local crafts, food, and entertainment abound in this celebration of the town’s successful run as a source of gold, gems and precious metals.
The 2021 Gold Rush Festival will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The Gold Rush website will be updated as soon as 2021 details are available. When updated, you can click through for details.
The mission of the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and vision, programs, projects and initiatives that will promote and serve the community, its businesses and its citizens. We serve the whole county that includes our historic railtowns of Mt. Carmel, Willington, McCormick, Plum Branch, Parksville, Modoc and Clarks Hill.