“CELEBRATE ANDERSON” RETURNS FOR ITS 20th YEAR BRINGING COUNTRY MUSIC STARS JOE NICHOLS & CANAAN SMITH SEPTEMBER 1 AT THE ANDERSON SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Anderson County, S.C. [May 14, 2019] – An annual community event, Celebrate Anderson unites our County’s eleven cities and towns for a day of festivities that concludes with an evening of concerts and a patriotic fireworks celebration the Sunday before Labor Day.
The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed and hitched to the famous red beer wagon at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center on September 1, 2019. The “Gentle Giants,” as they are often referred to, will participate at 2:00 p.m. at “Celebrate Anderson”. The full hitch parade will begin at 2:00 p.m.
The Clydesdales’ appearance at “Celebrate Anderson,” is a special event made by the traveling hitches. Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to America in the mid-1800’s. Today, the giant draft horses are used primarily for breeding and show.
The Celebrate-Fun-Zone, which includes large inflatables and activities brings together families and youth for a fun filled afternoon. “Celebrate-Fun-Zone gives our families and visitors a fun afternoon prior to the concerts”, said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. The Celebrate-Fun-Zone opens at 1 p.m. and closes at 5 p.m. to allow everyone time to gather in the amphitheater for a music filled evening.
Celebrate Anderson’s entertainment lineup begins with the TL Hanna Jazz Band, followed by country music singer and songwriter Canaan Smith, who will turn the stage over to award winning country music artist Joe Nichols to close out the night of concerts.
The evening of celebration concludes with a patriotic fireworks honoring our armed services and local first responders for their self-sacrificing service for others.
“Celebrate Anderson is a way of thanking our community, military and first-responders for making Anderson County the best place to live in South Carolina. We are very appreciative to the local businesses and industries for joining Anderson County in funding and hosting this free community event,” said Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn.
Invite everyone to grab their chairs, blankets, and picnic for an evening to remember on Sunday, September 1st at 5:30 p.m. to ‘Celebrate Anderson’.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests may bring blankets and chairs for the concert. No coolers, tents or pets, please.
